Bernd and Anna bring at least three languages to their marriage...American, German, and Russian. Then layer their cherished religious backgrounds, Jewish and Lutheran, and you have a wonderful cultural and spiritual melange.
At Grand Prospect Hall in Brooklyn, their parents witnessed a ritual-filled ceremony that gave a nod to their backgrounds...lighting a unity candle, blessing the challah bread, and breaking the glass. It was all joyful!
To engage the various family and guests, two translators worked side by side with me to speak portions of the ceremony in the language guests would understand...one in German and one in Russian.
This physician and university professor are blessed with good fortune and strong family ties...Mazeltov and Viel Gluck!
Ceremony Tip: Here are the bridesmaids after the ceremony...wilted. Don't forget to think about the ambiance of your ceremony location when you make your plans. If it could rain, or be hot or cold, or noisy...prepare for the worst case scenario and you will be glad you did. And yes, I wilted too!
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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