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eliz808
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Jewish wedding question

Can you serve alcohol (champagne) before the ceremony? Is there anything wrong with that?

Posted 9/15/03 12:24 PM
 

Misty
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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.

Posted 9/15/03 12:26 PM
 

jannshari
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7/15/2004 12:00 PM

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Garden City Hotel

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!

Posted 9/15/03 12:26 PM
 

Jess2
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Re: Jewish wedding question

Yes, we are serving mimosa's before the ceremony (I have a late AM wedding).

Posted 9/15/03 12:38 PM
 

Nora101004
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10/10/2004 2:30 PM

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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.

Posted 9/15/03 1:19 PM
 

sept20yay!
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Sep 20 2003

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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!!!

Posted 9/15/03 1:23 PM
 

HillandRon
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5/25/2003 12:00 AM

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oceanside Jewish Center

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

Posted 9/15/03 1:23 PM
 

eliz808
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Wedding Date:
6/5/2005 5:00 PM

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Essex House, NYC

Re: Jewish wedding question

Thanks for your help.

Posted 9/15/03 3:25 PM
 
 

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