The Time Nyack

Welcome Reception

The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet

Farewell Brunch

Our Wedding

Jewish Wedding Traditions

While every Jewish wedding is different, there are several rituals that we will be incorporating into our wedding day listed below. These will begin at 4pm and flow into the wedding ceremony under the chuppah. We invite all our guests to join in these parts of the festivities. Please read on for more information!

Kabbalat Panim - Receiving Guests

Guests are invited to join Ofer and Julia for the groom's tisch (literally, table) and bride's reception, respectively. The men will gather with Ofer for scotch and general ribbing, while the women will join Julia to say hello and have a glass of champagne.

Ketubah Signing

Following these separate receptions, Ofer and his guests will join Julia and the women to sign the ketubah (marriage contract). Ofer and Julia will both be signing their ketubah as a reflection of their mutual choice to marry and join their lives together. Despite its testimony that the groom has "acquires" the bride, the ketubah lays out the bride's rights and her willingness to take part in the marriage. In fact, the ketubah belongs solely to the bride and is hers to keep as proof of her rights and the groom's responsibilities to her under Jewish law.

Bedecken - Veiling the Bride

It is Jewish custom for the groom to lower the veil over the bride's face, setting her apart from everyone else and indicating that he is solely interested in her inner beauty. The ceremony is based on the biblical story in which Jacob did not see his bride's face beforehand and was tricked into marrying the wrong sister, Leah, instead of his beloved Rachel.

Chuppah

Finally, Julia and Ofer will meet under the chuppah (the wedding canopy) for their marriage ceremony.

Our Story

Transportation On Our Wedding Day

Shuttles Between DoubleTree Nanuet and Patriot Hills

Shuttles will be departing from the DoubleTree Nanuet beginning at 3:45pm, leaving every 20-30 minutes. Shuttles will also be available to return to the DoubleTree from Patriot Hills beginning at 9:30pm. You are also free to drive to Patriot Hills (valet parking will be provided). Taxis and Uber are also available.

Details

Photos

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

The DoubleTree will be our official "home base" for the wedding weekend - shuttles to Patriot Hills will depart from here, and the wedding after-party will be held here as well as the farewell brunch on Monday, July 3. We have a block of rooms reserved under the Malkin-Reger wedding at a discounted rate of $149 per night (plus a free cookie at check in!). Reservations may be made over the phone or online using this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/DoubleTreeMalkinReger">http://bit.ly/DoubleTreeMalkinReger</a>.Please make sure to reserve your room by May 27th.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nanuet

Flights are available into Newark (EWR), John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), or LaGuardia (LGA). All airports are within a 1-1.5 hour drive from NYC and our wedding hotel and venue. EWR is the closest to the DoubleTree Nanuet.

Airports

To ensure you fully enjoy your night out, My Fair Nanny is available to provide childcare services at the DoubleTree Nanuet. They will be bringing age appropriate arts and crafts, toys, games, movies and music along with tons of energy, so you won't have to worry about a thing! Please visit <a href="http://www.myfairnanny.com/register-for-event/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.myfairnanny.com/register-for-event/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1486592511808000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEsJtm-KSRDEiRXFS_slx-As-_lvw">http://www.myfairnanny.com/register-for-event/</a> to submit your needs.

My Fair Nanny - Childcare Services

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Time Nyack under the Malkin-Reger wedding as an alternative to the DoubleTree. Rooms are available at discounted rates: king rooms are $169 per night, and double rooms are $189 per night. Reservations may be made over the phone or online with the promo code MALREG. Please make sure to reserve your room by May 27th.

Valet parking will be provided at the ceremony and reception site. Shuttles will also be provided from the hotel.

Travel

Enjoy summer in New York - hike, swim in the lake, enjoy the playground, bring a picnic!

Bear Mountain State Park

Gorgeous views of the Hudson River Valley.

Walkway Over the Hudson

Enjoy delicious food and drink, fun shops, and Hudson River Valley charm. About a 12 minute drive from the hotel.

Eat, Drink, Shop and Explore Downtown Nyack

Tour this Gothic Revival mansion built in 1838.

Lyndhurst Castle

Wide selection of outlet shopping.

Woodbury Commons Outlets

Search the forests around West Point Military Academy's training grounds for Cousin Ephy's long lost Brasher Doubloons! Wear long pants. [Wait, seriously? Yeah, there may still be ticks.]

Julia & Ofer

Julia & Ofer

Registry

Your presence at our wedding and your well-wishes are the greatest gifts of all. However, if you wish to honor us with a gift we hope that these registries will make it more convenient for you.