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~*~*~*~Ofiicial 08 jewish brides//Checklist~*~*~*~

Original post by jsta76

Since Michelle mentioned there is no official list I figured we could start one. If anyone has any questions/concerns/comments, feel free to ask.

I know there is the mainstream checklist out there but I'm trying to figure out what else we might need for a religious ceremony. I know there is so many things and I don't want to forget anything.

Rabbi/Cantor
Talit
Hebrew names
Kiddush cup
White wine (so you don't spill on dress)
Chupah
Kippahs (yarmulke)/clips/bobbie pins
Ketubah
Glass , bag and some kind of keepsake
Plain wedding band
Challah
Broom or flowered headpiece for mazhinka
Benchers (prayer books)
Vows

Am I forgetting anything?

Here's a pretty good site I found also.

Link

I will update the list if anyone thinks of something I might be forgetting. I figured this would be good for future reference.

Another idea to add to our list, where are you getting everything?

***********************UPDATE**********************
Ok so we met with our rabbi today ...it was an ummmm interesting experience since he has NO clue who I am but I digress. We had no idea what to expect and FH kept on asking me if it would be like the Robin Williams movie License to Wed LMOA.

He suggested us both 'borrowing' rings from family members because it would make them feel inlcluded which was a really nice thought.

Something to keep in mind that we didn't know about...you need to have ALL Hebrew names, myself, FH. my parents and FIL's. Also, our witness's including their fathers.

He requested 2 kiddush cups but i'm not certain why.

Oh and he talked about the auf ruf (no clue how to spell). When I talked to my parents they said that wanted to host one so that will happen the Friday before the wedding.

Something else I learned was that we could write our own vows! I didn't think that was even possible. It's not something i've really seen t other weddings. Unfortunately FH doesn't want to do it.

Plus everything else on this list as well.
Snowflake08 Posted:

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challah knife (one u may want as a keepsake)

Snowflake08 Posted:

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Posted by jsta76

We went shopping today and went to Chai and Mazel in Commack. We were thinking about checking out Zion Lion as well this week.

We need ideas for Ketubah and everything else.
i love chai and mazel
thats where i got my invitations
jsta76 Posted:

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Posted by Snowflake08

Posted by jsta76

We went shopping today and went to Chai and Mazel in Commack. We were thinking about checking out Zion Lion as well this week.

We need ideas for Ketubah and everything else.
i love chai and mazel
thats where i got my invitations


They had a lot of nice things at the store but this probably was NOT a good time to be there. The woman was extremely scattered (due to a death in the family-we got her whole life story) plus they're setting everything up for Chanukah,

The store was a mess.
jsta76 Posted:

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BUMP

SB7308 Posted:

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i need to buy everything! I think we found our Ketubah though.

jsta76 Posted:

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bump!

We still have many of the religious things to find, we start then stop then start again.

One thing I'm having a hard time deciding is the cake topper. Originally I thought of the Traditional Jewish cake topper but then i realized my cousin used the same one only a few years ago. Part of me says don't worry, part of me wants to do something different.

UGH!

Also, I'm still trying to figure out, where do you get the wreath for the mezinkah?
Snowflake08 Posted:

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Posted by jsta76

Posted by Snowflake08

Posted by jsta76

We went shopping today and went to Chai and Mazel in Commack. We were thinking about checking out Zion Lion as well this week.

We need ideas for Ketubah and everything else.
i love chai and mazel
thats where i got my invitations


They had a lot of nice things at the store but this probably was NOT a good time to be there. The woman was extremely scattered (due to a death in the family-we got her whole life story) plus they're setting everything up for Chanukah,

The store was a mess.


that's pauline
she is ALWAYS like that
it took her 2 hours to do my invitation order LOL
CC11208 Posted:

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Posted by jsta76

bump!

We still have many of the religious things to find, we start then stop then start again.

One thing I'm having a hard time deciding is the cake topper. Originally I thought of the Traditional Jewish cake topper but then i realized my cousin used the same one only a few years ago. Part of me says don't worry, part of me wants to do something different.

UGH!

Also, I'm still trying to figure out, where do you get the wreath for the mezinkah?


Hi!

I haven't started shopping yet for any Jewish-related things for our wedding, but I have a few places in mind to check out. I don't know about the wreath, but if you venture into Queens, there are a bunch of stores down Main Street right off of the LIE, and plenty in Rego Park/Forest Hills. There's a store called 'Gift World' on Main St where I bought silver shabbos candlesticks years ago. Also, the 5 Towns on LI has a lot of Judaica stores. I remember going to a store called 'Yussel's Place' years ago with my dad when we were going through a Jewish music (Avraham Fried) phase. Don't know if the store still exists.

There's also a catalog I used to get called The Jewish Source and now they're online: Jewish Source online catalog

And my sister got her ketubah a few yrs ago from Ketubah.com and it is beautiful!!

Hope this helps!!
jsta76 Posted:

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Posted by CC11208

Posted by jsta76

bump!

We still have many of the religious things to find, we start then stop then start again.

One thing I'm having a hard time deciding is the cake topper. Originally I thought of the Traditional Jewish cake topper but then i realized my cousin used the same one only a few years ago. Part of me says don't worry, part of me wants to do something different.

UGH!

Also, I'm still trying to figure out, where do you get the wreath for the mezinkah?


Hi!

I haven't started shopping yet for any Jewish-related things for our wedding, but I have a few places in mind to check out. I don't know about the wreath, but if you venture into Queens, there are a bunch of stores down Main Street right off of the LIE, and plenty in Rego Park/Forest Hills. There's a store called 'Gift World' on Main St where I bought silver shabbos candlesticks years ago. Also, the 5 Towns on LI has a lot of Judaica stores. I remember going to a store called 'Yussel's Place' years ago with my dad when we were going through a Jewish music (Avraham Fried) phase. Don't know if the store still exists.

There's also a catalog I used to get called The Jewish Source and now they're online: Jewish Source online catalog

And my sister got her ketubah a few yrs ago from Ketubah.com and it is beautiful!!

Hope this helps!!


Thanks! It looks like they have some really nice Ketubah's on there....we really need to start looking again. Maybe this weekend after we've spoken to the rabbi.
Munchkn16 Posted:

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Anyone know the 'traditional' processional order at a Jewish wedding? Is is a bad idea to have bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down together?

Thanks!
SB7308 Posted:

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Posted by Munchkn16

Anyone know the 'traditional' processional order at a Jewish wedding? Is is a bad idea to have bridesmaids and groomsmen walking down together?

Thanks!

Not sure of the traditional order, but i'm having the BM & GM walk together.
jsta76 Posted:

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I don't think there's any ONE way to do it, probably your choice but I believe that traditionally everyone walks out separately:

groom
Best man
ushers
bridesmaids
MOH
(any children)
Bride/parents

You might also want to ask the rabbi.
jsta76 Posted:

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Updated again...also another question, is anyone planning on doing readings?

We were thinking about it and asked the rabbi and he mentioned having the 3 readers do the blessings of Sheva Brachot. One isn't Jewish so i'm not sure if that would work.

Any ideas?
Snowflake08 Posted:

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im not doing any readings

for those looking for a ketubah
i got mine at ketubahsandmore.com

their prices were significantly lower on the same ketubahs on other websites, plus if you join the mailing list you get 10% off
jsta76 Posted:

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Posted by Snowflake08

im not doing any readings

for those looking for a ketubah
i got mine at ketubahsandmore.com

their prices were significantly lower on the same ketubahs on other websites, plus if you join the mailing list you get 10% off


Thank you soooooooo much for the recommendation!!!

I'm gonna check em out and sign up now

Yours is really nice!
Snowflake08 Posted:

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thanks!!!
CC11208 Posted:

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Posted by Snowflake08

im not doing any readings

for those looking for a ketubah
i got mine at ketubahsandmore.com

their prices were significantly lower on the same ketubahs on other websites, plus if you join the mailing list you get 10% off




Thank you for the recommendation too!
SB7308 Posted:

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Thanks for the site, i'll check it out. I'm having such a hard time finding something since my Rabbi is being strict on what we can order.

jsta76 Posted:

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Posted by SB7308

Thanks for the site, i'll check it out. I'm having such a hard time finding something since my Rabbi is being strict on what we can order.


What is he asking for?
SB7308 Posted:

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Posted by jsta76

Posted by SB7308

Thanks for the site, i'll check it out. I'm having such a hard time finding something since my Rabbi is being strict on what we can order.


What is he asking for?

Has to be written a certain way (cant be round, i think has to be rectangular), prefers a certain artist, certain words (orthodox/english).. Grrrr we found one we really liked (in my album), but he said no, the formatting of it i think is the problem

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