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eliz808
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Member since 8/03 388 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/5/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Essex House, NYC
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Jewish wedding question
Can you serve alcohol (champagne) before the ceremony? Is there anything wrong with that?
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Posted 9/15/03 12:24 PM 
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Misty
Beyond Obsession
Member since 9/02 8412 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/20/2010 12:00 AM
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Re: Jewish wedding question
I don't think there are any jewish laws against it..it's more of a per-catering hall thing. A lot don't do it because they don't want people drinking during the ceremony.
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Posted 9/15/03 12:26 PM
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jannshari
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Member since 8/03 2781 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/15/2004 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Garden City Hotel
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Re: Jewish wedding question
Yes, you can serve alcohol before the wedding, and no, there is nothing wrong with that. I'm having a Jewish wedding with a champagne invite. As long as you aren't having a strictly Kosher wedding, it shouldn't be a problem, otherwise you would have to be sure to get Kosher champagne! 
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Posted 9/15/03 12:26 PM
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Jess2
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 8/02 1913 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/16/2004 12:00 AM
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Re: Jewish wedding question
Yes, we are serving mimosa's before the ceremony (I have a late AM wedding).
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Posted 9/15/03 12:38 PM
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Nora101004
I love my dress & my BMs dress
Member since 8/03 2854 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/10/2004 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Sunset Harbour
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Re: Jewish wedding question
I know my friend's priest said if he smelled any alcohol on anyone in the bridal party, there would be no wedding, so I'd just check with the rabbi.
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Posted 9/15/03 1:19 PM
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sept20yay!
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 11/02 1887 total posts
Wedding Date:
Sep 20 2003
Wed. Location:
Brae Burn Country Club
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Re: Jewish wedding question
I am Jewish and we are not serving champagne before the ceremony. I don't want anyone being drunk before the marriage and I want everyone in the room to feel the awe of the moment and be drunk from that. That, and oh yes, FI's grandmother is a raging alcoholic!!!
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Posted 9/15/03 1:23 PM
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HillandRon
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Member since 10/02 643 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/25/2003 12:00 AM
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oceanside Jewish Center
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Re: Jewish wedding question
yes I think you can. I got married at a conservative synagogue and from 7-7:30 was the called hospitality where they served champagne and strawberries and such.
I am sure it is fine
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Posted 9/15/03 1:23 PM
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eliz808
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Member since 8/03 388 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/5/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Essex House, NYC
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Re: Jewish wedding question
Thanks for your help.
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Posted 9/15/03 3:25 PM
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