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wedding ceremony timeframe issue - Shabbat ending (long)

My wedding is on a Saturday in March in FL.  Sunset is at 7:42 p.m.  As of right now we have the ceremony starting at 6:30 pm followed by cocktail hour (both outside - beach wedding) and reception (inside). We're having a Reform rabbi who will do the ceremony any time after 5 p.m., regardless of sunset time. We have the option of changing things around and having the cocktail hour before the ceremony and do the ceremony closer to/at sunset, maybe starting with a Havdallah.  FI and I don't really mind having the wedding take place while it's still Shabbat but there are some people who might.  The other issues are pictures (we were hoping to get some nice sunset shots of us, the wedding party, etc.) and the timing of everything else (we have the band booked from 8-12 which is when music/reception has to end).  What would you do in this situation? Thoughts?

Re: wedding ceremony timeframe issue - Shabbat ending (long)

  • edited December 2011

    Depends on whether those that have issues are family - if not, then they can join the festivities after Shabbat or opt not to attend.

    You'll have to decide if having sunset pictures is more important; if the wedding is during sunset, you'll certainly have some beautiful ones and I'd rather that than nice photos of my wedding party.

    You'll both have to give it some thought.  GL.

  • RachiemooRachiemoo member
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    edited December 2011
    I personally don't think that Jewish weddings should take place on shabbat, so I would have the cocktail hour first and then have the ceremony after sunset.
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