Maintaining successful romantic relationships can be tricky and complicated, and now that everyone is constantly plugged into their smartphones, it’s not getting any easier. Baylor University recently did a study that showed that smartphones can be damaging to relationships, and can even cause more pronounced depression. The study focused on surveying about 450 adults about… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Jewish Weddings in Atlanta
With the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage, We Are Entering a Real Summer of Love
We did it! In a landmark decision that will surely change the face of these United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has legalized gay marriage. This means that gay marriage will be recognized in each and every state. At Atlanta Jewish & Interfaith Weddings, we couldn’t be happier. For decades I’ve been officiating same sex… Read more »
The Importance of Smiling on Your Big Day
It’s the day you’ve waited for your entire life. You’ve found your partner in eternal love, the food has been tasted, and the vows are perfectly crafted for a lifetime of happiness. It’s time to leave all that stress of the past few months behind and walk down that isle with a smile that says… Read more »
Changing People’s Beliefs by Talking to Them
Marriage equality, unfortunately, is a hot button issue for many people in this country. In order to support or diminish the efforts of either pro-gay marriage advocates or traditionalists, there have been many studies coming out and floating in the social air. One such story was widely covered and reported on. You may have even… Read more »
Ireland May Become the First Country to Approve Gay Marriage by Popular Vote
At Atlanta Jewish & Interfaith Weddings, we believe that everyone deserves an equal chance at love. Thankfully, marriage in the United States has certainly become more equal over the past few years. It still, however, has a long way to go – as does many other areas in the world, in countries like Ireland for… Read more »
The Concept of Marriage Evolves
Marriage is all the rage nowadays, the talk on everyone’s lips, which is good to see, but some are using it more as a political platform. Trevor Burrus of The Washington Post points this out in his article, “Conservatives say marriage has always been between a man and a woman. They’re wrong.” Of course, they’re… Read more »
The Importance of Wedding Vows
There are many important parts to a wedding, but perhaps none more special or organic than the wedding vows. Yes – the wedding vows, the words expressed between two lovers that encapsulate their relationship – the hopes, the fears, the existential quirks. It’s the only moment that both parties can become poets, drilling their words… Read more »
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
In addition to officiating weddings, we also offer traditional Jewish funeral services. And while we can take care of everything in regards to the service itself, we understand that coping with a loss can be a difficult experience, especially when a close friend or family member is the one who passed. Fortunately, there are several… Read more »
How Many Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
When it comes to planning a wedding, there are likely hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions you have to make. This is truer of course when you’re having a larger ceremony, but even the smallest, most informal of weddings still require a few decisions to be made. One of these decisions is how many bridesmaids… Read more »
Tips for Planning an Outdoor Wedding
Wedding season will soon be here, which means the temperature is rising and outdoor ceremonies are becoming more common. While an outdoor wedding may not be perfect for every couple, there are a few great advantages of having one. Of course, there are some downsides of walking down the aisle outside, but the following tips… Read more »
