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Congratulations!
Mazel tov!
You found the love of your life, the person you want to marry. That
was the hard part.
The
rest is cake. (And flowers, seating arrangements, choosing a band...Egads!!)
Rabbi
Jamie Korngold or Rabbi Lewis "Buz" Bogage will help you
create an unforgettable wedding that is fun, celebratory and most
importantly, you! We will try to make the wedding process as low
stress as we can; you have enough on your plate right now!
 Before
your wedding, Rabbi Korngold or Rabbi Bogage will meet with you
to learn about your relationship, your values and your dreams. During
these private sessions, you will have a refreshing opportunity to
spend time thinking about your marriage, instead of just about your
wedding.
Through
these discussions, Rabbi Korngold or Rabbi Bogage will help you
shape a wedding that reflects your personalities. When your wedding
day arrives, they will have gotten to know you both and will be
able to share with you guests what marriage and commitment mean
to you. Your wedding day will be a unique reflection of your relationship
and commitment to each other.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
Q:
Do you work with interfaith couples?
A: Rabbi Bogage, our interfaith wedding specialist,
would be honored to officiate at your interfaith wedding. Couples
(and their parents) love his wedding ceremonies, because he is non-judgmental,
open minded and inclusive. More>>
Rabbi Korngold will perform interfaith weddings for couples who
are part of the Adventure Rabbi community and who meet certain requirements.
Q:
How will we get to know the rabbi?
A: The Rabbi meets with you for two or three sessions
before your wedding ceremony. We also encourage you to come to Adventure
Rabbi Programs. This helps Rabbi Korngold or Rabbi Bogage get to
know you and you them.
Q:
What if we live out of town or don’t have time
for meetings?
A: Many of the Rabbis' clients live out of town
and even overseas. You might choose to fly in one extended meeting,
or do the work by phone. Sometimes the Rabbi and the couple meet
in person for the first time at the wedding, although it always
feels like we have known each other for ages. The most important
work can be done over the phone, in two sessions.
Q:
Do the Rabbis co-officiate with non-Jewish clergy?
A: Rabbi Bogage does co-officiate with non-Jewish
clergy and will be glad to work with you to design a wedding in
which he can represent your Jewish heritage. More>>
Q:
Will the rabbis perform ceremonies on Shabbat?
A: Rabbi Bogage will perform
a ceremony on Shabbat at the time of your choosing. Rabbi Korngold
will perform a ceremony on Saturday that starts when it "feels"
like evening. In Rabbi Korngold's ceremonies, the Ketubah signing
can be held at 6 p.m. and Huppah Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Q:
How do I pick which rabbi to hire?
A. Most of our couples select Rabbi Bogage to work
with them to create a personalized and unique wedding. He is our
wedding specialist and is able to focus deeply on each couple with
whom he works. He is known for creating wedding ceremonies that
meet the couples needs, rather than intruding with his own menu
of what "should" happen. Rabbi Bogage will be happy to
chat with you to see if he will be a good fit for your wedding ceremony.
Because of her heavy schedule, Rabbi Korngold tends to work primarily
with couples who are involved in the Adventure Rabbi program, but
there are always exceptions! She tends to perform the more adventurous
weddings, such as those on skis or mountain tops.
Q:
What are the Fees?
A: Rabbi Korngold and Rabbi Bogage's wedding ceremony
fees represent the time and attention they give to each wedding
couple. The Rabbis will spend approximately ten hours preparing
for each wedding or 12 hours when Rabbi Bogage co-officiates with
another clergy. This includes meetings with the couples, writing
a personalized ceremony and officiating at the ceremony.
Q:
Where are the Rabbis based?
A: Rabbi Bogage is in Denver
Colorado and Rabbi Korngold is in Boulder Colorado.
Q:
Will the Rabbis travel out of State or to other Counties?
Rabbi Korngold and Rabbi Bogage are willing to travel
outside of Boulder and Denver to perform weddings, although the
fees do increase to account for the additional time required to
travel.
For
specifics on fees for both rabbis or to arrange a contract, call
Rabbi Korngold at (303) 417-6200, or click
here to have a Rabbi contact you now.
Q:How
does the payment process work?
A: Wedding couples pay a 50% non-refundable deposit to hold the
wedding date. The final 50% will be charged on the day of your wedding.
We accept Visa and Master Card.
Wedding
Logistics:
Q:
Where Do We Start?
A: First, click on the wedding type that
best suits your needs and read more details:
Second, if you have already chosen a date, email
or call Rabbi Korngold (303) 417-6200 and see which Rabbi
is available on the date you have chosen.
Third,
arrange a complimentary meeting by phone to see if working
with Rabbi Korngold or Rabbi Bogage is a good fit for you. You need
to really “click” with your officiant.
Fourth, once you have decided you would like to work with
the Rabbi, let us know. We will email you a contract and
once you have faxed back the contract and paid a deposit, the date
will be held for you. At this point, you'll schedule your additional
meetings, or phone conversations.
Enjoy the process!
What
one couple said about their wedding ceremony
with Rabbi Korngold: |
I
just wanted to let you know how happy we were with the wedding
- you did an absolutely WONDERFUL job, and we've heard nothing
but amazing feedback from our guests, both Jews and non-Jews
alike.
I
can't even tell you how many people said it was the most
moving, meaningful and inclusive wedding they've ever attended.
My
parents have been raving about you to everyone who asks
about the wedding, and Jerrod and I couldn't be happier.
We're only hoping that someone got it on tape, as we can't
remember everything!
Thank
you again for everything!
- Stefanie
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