FAQs

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How will COVID impact the wedding? Do I need to be vaccinated? What COVID protocols are you following?

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As of now, states project that all adults who want a vaccine will be able to receive one before the wedding. We ask that everyone in attendance be fully vaccinated for the safety of all of the guests. If you are not vaccinated, we will unfortunately not be able to celebrate together. We will be following the COVID protocols and regulations laid out by the state of Minnesota and our venue. While we anticipate we will be able to celebrate with everyone, as COVID-related policies rapidly change throughout the months, we will update you if anything changes. 

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Are kids welcome?

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To limit the spread of COVID, we kindly ask that you do not bring children under 16 to the wedding. We understand this may cause an inconvenience but hope that you will still be able to celebrate with us. 

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What can I expect at a Jewish wedding?

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We will be having a Jewish ceremony, officiated by our Rabbi Aaron. Whether you've been to a Jewish wedding or not, we will have programs to help you follow along with the ceremony! A Jewish wedding takes place under a chuppah, or canopy, which symbolizes the new Jewish home being created by the marriage. Another tradition you will see is the circling of the brides, which symbolizes creating a new family circle and respecting one another as separate individuals. And it wouldn't be a Jewish wedding without the breaking of the glass! There are countless interpretations for the tradition of breaking a glass. Some see it as a reminder of the destruction of the First Temple of Jerusalem. Others say it is meant to remind us that marriage is as fragile as glass. It also has been interpreted to demonstrate how life is so fragile that the couple should enjoy every day as if it were their last together. Don't worry - if you haven’t been to a Jewish wedding before, you will be in good company!

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Why is the wedding on Sunday?

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We did not want to get married on Shabbat, which begins at sundown on Friday and goes until sundown on Saturday in the Jewish faith. Since we didn't want our wedding to start after 10pm on a Saturday, we chose to get married on a Sunday. And since we still want it to be a party, we opted for an evening reception. We know that some of you may have work the next morning, but we hope you are able to stay and celebrate with us on the dance floor!

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What can I expect at a queer wedding?

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The same thing you can at any other wedding: two people who love one another getting married!

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Why Minnesota?

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Lindsay is from Minnesota, and over the course of our long distance relationship, Idalia has fallen in love with the beautiful state, too. There is so much to enjoy and do in Minnesota. If you're making a trip of it, consider heading north to Lake Superior and Duluth, or head east and explore Stillwater and its many vineyards and riverside activities. The Twin Cities are known for their breweries, lakes, and food scene. And of course, there's always Mall of America. Check out our "Things to Do" page for more ideas. We hope you love it as much as we do!