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SchmearandGoose Posted: May 01, 2007 05:20 AM+

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Posted: May 01, 2007 05:20 AM

hand ceremony?

We are doing a hand ceremony before our vows. Our rabbi for one reason or another does not think he should read it ( I'm perplexed, but I respect his decision without question).

Should my FH and I read it line by line to eachother (by memorizing) or should our maid of honor and best man read it to us? Thanks

tricia3381 Posted: May 01, 2007 06:17 AM+

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Posted: May 01, 2007 06:17 AM

Re: hand ceremony?

moh & best man

MrsQ-in2007 Posted: May 01, 2007 10:19 AM+

MrsQ-in2007 MEMBER SINCE: 10/06 TOTAL POSTS : 11111 WEDDING DATE: Oct 12, 2007

Posted: May 01, 2007 10:19 AM

Re: hand ceremony?

I would personally not trust that on such an emotional day I'd be able to remember the entire hand ceremony - that's just me.

You could either print out your portions on nice cardstock and read from it, or have your MOH and Best Man do it.

july06bride Posted: May 01, 2007 10:32 AM+

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Posted: May 01, 2007 10:32 AM

Re: hand ceremony?

my priest said it right before our vows- it was perfect timing. If your rabbi wont do it, I would ask your MOH and Best Man to read it...or Both Moms maybe... Or Grandparents

jtgarsik Posted: May 01, 2007 01:05 PM+

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Posted: May 01, 2007 01:05 PM

Re: hand ceremony?

we did it right before the rings - our pastors thought it would be nice since it's a blessing on your hands. We had an aunt and uncle who we look up to as a couple read it...they've been married for over 30 years and are just great people. there wasn't a dry eye in the church!