Rabbi Anne Bussard
Planning Your Wedding
Planning your wedding is an exciting experience! There are many books available to help you begin thinking about what elements you want to include in your wedding. I have provided suggested readings and the books listed below are good places to start!
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Weddings From the Heart: Contemporary and Traditional Ceremonies for an Unforgettable Wedding
by Daphne Rose Klingma
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For As Long As We Both Shall Live
by Roger Fritts
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Celebrating Interfaith Marriages: Creating Your Jewish/Christian Ceremony
by Devon Lerner
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Weddings by Design: A Guide to Non-traditional Ceremonies
by Richard Leviton
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New Jewish Weddings, revised
by Anita Diamant
Ketubot
If you are considering a ketubah, the sites below are good places to start:
Local Venues
Below are some local venues you may wish to consider for your wedding / reception.
John Joseph Inn -- 813 Auburn Road, Groton, NY; (607) 533-0097
Sage Chapel -- Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; (607) 255-4214
Johnson Museum of Art -- Cornell University, NY; (607) 254-4653
The Carriage Barn at Frog Pond -- 680 Sheldon Road, Skaneateles, NY; (315) 685-0146
Hayloft on the Arch -- 5742 Norton Rd, Vernon Center, NY; (315) 761-7695
Belhurst Castle -- 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva, NY; (315) 781-0201
