See Me for Who I Am
I am a lot of things in this diverse world. I am a female, a daughter, granddaughter, sister, fiancé, niece,...
Our DIY Ketubah
This painting in my grandparents’ home provided inspiration
After our first pre-wedding meeting with Rabbi...
Surprise! It's a Rabbi!
In the days after our engagement, we began to imagine our wedding. I had thought about a possible future wedding...
Top 3 Wedding Planning Tips from a Beginner
Crossing one more item off the to-do list! Creating our wedding registry!
I have planned exactly one party in...
Our Two Worlds Blend & Balance
My name is Hannah, and as one half of an engaged couple, I’m excited to share with you my experience planning...
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What Happens When A Jewish Man And Catholic Woman Meet Online
When I was single, I spent a lot of time on OKCupid. But when I got Jean’s message, I’d never seen her profile...
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A Jewish Wedding for a Catholic Girl
I was raised Catholic. I have received sacraments in the Catholic Church including Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion...
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The Honeymoon is Over … and That's Not a Bad Thing
The wedding was over a month ago, and we had a fantastic honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador....
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How to Find a Wedding Officiant Who’s the Right Fit for You
Finding a wedding officiant that is a right fit is an important part of planning that special day. The following...
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In Our Love Story, Timing Was Everything
It has been said that timing is everything. This belief is especially true for the evolution of my relationship...
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How to Avoid This Wedding Nightmare
I had a dream last night that I was officiating a wedding of an interfaith couple. It wasn’t a particularly...
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The Mindful Bride
Jose and I have recently incorporated a new practice into our lives to help prepare for our marriage. We have...
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How We Included Everyone in Our Jewish-Mexican Wedding
When José and I first started dating, my Jewish parents were not pleased. Though my mom is fairly liberal,...
When S**t Got Real
Jose & Emily at a wedding over Labor Day
All the wedding planning up until now was smooth. It felt like...
So You Want to Plan an Interfaith Wedding
Courtney (left) with Jodi and their kids
An “interfaith wedding.” What does that mean? I, after all should know...
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Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance
If you’ve never been to a Jewish wedding, you may not be familiar with the ritual dance, the Hora....
Weddings Speak To All of Us…And We’re Listening
Ben and I signed our ketubah, now 10 years ago
Recently I attended a long-time friend’s Conservative Jewish...
A Rabbi, a Puppy, a Catholic and a Jew Walk into a Bar
Emily and Jose take a break from wedding planning to enjoy time outside
A rabbi, a puppy, a Catholic and a Jew...
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Ari’s Q&A with Her Brother: Choosing Love by Living in Israel
Rabbi Ari (right) with her brother Jason & sister-in-law Galit
Rabbi Ari interviews her Israeli brother,...
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Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings
What is this breaking the glass thing all about? One of the most recognizable traditions in a Jewish wedding,...
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Jewish + Catholic Wedding Ceremony, Decoded
Katie & Steven after the wedding
Steven and I were recently married in an outdoor Catholic and Jewish celebration....
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Why I #ChooseLove: In Sickness & In Health
I’ve been absent from the IFF blog for the past month or so, dealing with some health issues that kept me a...
Love, Relationship Challenges, Relationships, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Jose and Emily: Our Interfaith Love Story
Emily & Jose
Jose and I met six years ago in Washington, DC, on a co-ed soccer team. After a few weeks and...
Dating, Engagement, Love, Relationships, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Snubbed After Wedding
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