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Invitations
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How Many Guests Make a Jewish Wedding Valid?
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Weddings
and Bar Mitzvahs range from an intimate gathering of twenty to a
global gathering of every single person family members ever said
hello to. It mostly depends on budget and preferences.
At
least ten adults should be present during the ceremony.
A group of ten adults, a minyan,
became a required feature at wedding ceremonies in the eighth
century because it brings solemn dignity to the ceremony.
A wedding celebrated with fewer people is still valid, just
as minyan-less weddings
were in the earlier Talmudic
era.
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Invitations Styles
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Invitations
provide important information, including the hosts' identity,
date, time, and location of your celebration. Invitations also
give you an opportunity to inform your guests of the style
(formal, informal, black tie, etc.), restrictions (no photography,
modest dress, etc.), and limitations (i.e. no children.
Though this is usually done discreetly, by addressing Mr. &
Mrs. only). Invitations also offer the first impression of the
affair that you intend to have.
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are numerous styles, many of which you can find displayed
online. Several printing companies are equipped to provide
service to the Jewish consumer who desires both English and Hebrew
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Practical Advice
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Though
you may want to see "what's out there" before making a
style decision, it may help to narrow down your choices
somewhat. Thus you will have a head start and avoid being
overwhelmed.
- Style choices: Formal;
Causal; Handmade-style paper
- Text: English only,
or English and Hebrew?
- Lettering: Traditional;
Engraving; Calligraphy; Thermography; Modern type; Color or
black ink?
- Size: Plain; traditionally
folded; decorative; oversized?
- Wording: Decide on the hosts
- Special Requests: attire; gifts;
children; other
- Information Listed: names, date,
time, location
- Enclosures: Response cards;
maps; lodging information
It
is generally better to order 20 to 30 more invitation than you
think you may use, just to be on the safe side. Order extra
envelopes allowing for addressing errors.
Remember,
however, that the number of invitations needed does not equal the
number of guests. You will be sending one per household, not
one per invitee.
One
more thing. Ask your printer about thank you cards.
You may be able to negotiate a discount if your order all your
printing needs at the same time. |
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