Jewish Wedding Qusdtions...

Re: Jewish Wedding Qusdtions...

• Rachiemoo member

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  1.no 2.no 3. a lot - you should probably get a book and do some research, try "the new jewish wedding" by anita diamant http://www.amazon.com/New-Jewish-Wedding-Revised/dp/0743202554 4. most vendors are used to doing jewish weddings, for specific items you can ask the board for recommendations.

  

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• slbriz34

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  Ditto! 1.  Cost will depend on what you want, where you have it, etc.  My wedding is actually less expensive than most non-Jewish ones (and a few other Jewish ones). 2. Guests are guests, it has nothing to do with being Jewish.  Who you invite depends on whether or not you need to (like in the case of some distant, fourth cousin twice removed) or other issues. 3.  It sounds like you are starting from scratch, so getting a book would definitely help.  Also, sit down with your rabbi (or the rabbi you will choose) in sorting out the kind of day you want that'll be pleasing to both you and your grandmother.  Though remember, it is your wedding and unless you aren't paying for it, grandmother's wishes should go only so far. 4. If you mean kosher caterers, bakers, etc., then just Google or look through the board - many conversations have been had.  Since you don't indicate your location, some of the info may or may not be helpful. Good luck.

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• lovelyyy member

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  thanks !

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• Knottie_22381855

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  A wedding costs what it costs, but, there are some factors of a jewish wedding that "could" make it more expensive than other weddings:  - kosher food is more expensive than equivalent non-kosher food  - holding the ceremony in the same location as the reception may incur additional expenses, as opposed to in a church, however, you can probably balance that with not needing limos Inherently, a jewish wedding is not more as it really depends on the factors you choose to include in your wedding and how extravagant they are.

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• ilovemycarats member

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  I think Jewish weddings cost maybe a few hundred more... you need the Chuppah, kippot, ketubah and my officiant is more money (he is an elder in good standing in the Jewish community)

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• slbriz34

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  "I think Jewish weddings cost maybe a few hundred more... you need the Chuppah, kippot, ketubah and my officiant is more money ..."True, but I still think it depends on how well you budget and other factors.  Yes, you have to get kippot, but the cost isn't anymore than favors - and for me, since I'm not getting favors, the cost is the same (same for benchers, which I only need so many but they aren't very expensive).Now the chuppah, that may cost but you have so much flexibility that it doesn't have to.  You can make it yourself or many facilities have one you can use (which means no money at all).  If you decide to have a florist do it, you can go as simple as you want to budget.  So I disagree on this point.Ketubah is only a few hundred; this is probably (next to the chuppah) the one extra that a non-Jewish wedding wouldn't have but it's not so expensive as to break the budget, imho.Bottom line, be diligent, know what you want, and be willing to negotiate or compromise.  My food is by far less than many of the non-Jewish facilities I visited (which on top of the regular charge was also going to charge for kosher); and factoring in my ketubah, kippot/benchers, etc., my wedding will still be less than many of my friends (Jewish and non) and I live in NYC.It can be done - plus, it doesn't hurt that I am pretty good with the pc, so I am making my own programs, designing my own invitations (and putting them together myself) and using email to send out save-the-dates.  All these little things have cut my paper budget significantly!GL.

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• MoFree member

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  Jewish weddings can be as expensive or as inexpensive as your budget allows. However, Kosher food costs more than non-Kosher, if that's what you're serving. "I think Jewish weddings cost maybe a few hundred more... you need the Chuppah, kippot, ketubah and my officiant is more money (he is an elder in good standing in the Jewish community" We borrowed a chuppah from the synagogue where we belong at no cost. If you don't belong it's minimal cost. If you don't order personalized kippot they are very inexpensive. Also, you can find a ketubah for under $100 if you look carefully. I don't know that a Jewish officiant costs any more than a non-Jewish one. So, you can definitely have a budget friendly Jewish wedding

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• alinaandjared

  

  October 2009 edited December 2011

  ladies.... I'm pretty sure this isn't a legit post...

  

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