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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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