My next issue is.. the Rabbi shut down my idea of a floating Ketubah under the tree we want to have the ceremony. Says we need an actual structure with four poles. I can’t find any rentals that even know what a Ketubah is and arches don’t count! So he connected me with his temple congregation... they have two options and both are so plain. But. Also SO EXPENSIVE. Wasn’t budgeting for that AT ALL. It’s a $250 refundable deposit and $150 to rent it..ummmmm. And now I have to procure some more floral and drapery to spruce it up and gave my florist a $100 budget for that. Now we’re at $250 for the Chuppah. I understand the importance but what was wrong with my first idea 🤣🤣 (with this budget I could’ve gotten the photographer we won’t be having!)
I attached a couple pictures of the idea with the tree and one of the actual Chuppah. I did decide to keep the tree draped because our sweetheart table is going under it for the reception and I love the look of the floral arrangements and chandelier with drapery she is designing. With the new (very large) Chuppah structure I am now also going to have to re-work where and how the ceremony space will flow and be.
