Frequently asked questions

This package is designed for couples looking to make a beautiful, full Crown Heights wedding in a streamlined, cost-conscious, and well-coordinated way. It is open to all couples who align with the structure, timeline, and vendor framework of the program.

Yes. To maintain quality and consistency, the number of weddings offered through this initiative is intentionally limited.

Yes. Availability depends on hall and vendor scheduling. Dates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The base package includes the venue, catering, florals, photography, video, music, chuppah setup, professional uplighting, and all standard vendor services outlined in the package overview.

Alcohol, invitations, sheva brachos, personal items, and optional upgrades are not included and should be budgeted for separately.

The package pricing is designed to be as all-inclusive as possible, with standard venue and vendor fees included. NY Sales Tax is not included in the cost.

The package includes a base guest count of 250 adults and 25 children. This number may be divided between men and women in any way the client prefers.

Additional guests will be $50 per adult and $35 per child, along with a required flat fee of $500 to the florist to cover the additional centerpieces and setup.

Up to 125 additional guests may be added.

No. Pricing is based on bundled vendor commitments and does not decrease if the guest count is reduced.

The venue includes all standard wedding areas, including kabbalas panim spaces, dining and dancing areas, and private rooms for the chosson and kallah.

No.

Yes. The Kabolas Pnim will begin at 4:45 PM, Chuppah at 6:00 PM, and the wedding will conclude at 11:00 PM. The schedule follows a structured framework to allow all vendors to work efficiently, with limited flexibility.

The client must follow the schedule outlined above. To that end, each package will include the option of having Mrs. Devorah Benjamin assist with the flow of the wedding – the day of. If you’d like to bring your own coordinator, you’re welcome to do so.

Yes. Couples may choose to end the event earlier than the standard end time.

The package includes nine hours of wedding-day coverage with professional photographers and videographers, including a second photographer for six hours, along with edited galleries and videos.

Delivery timelines vary by vendor and are communicated at the time of booking.

Yes. Upgrades are available and are subject to capped pricing as outlined in the package. Upgrades must be handled directly with the vendor.

The package includes custom centerpieces for every table, a designed bedeken backdrop, and a kallah bouquet. For more information, see the package details.

25 tables. Every 10 guests adds one table.

No.

Unfortunately, no upgrades are allowed. Please refer to the florist arrangement PDFs on the package details page to see the specific themes that are available.

The package includes professional live music suitable for the full wedding program.

Upgrades are negotiated directly with the musicians.

Yes. Music upgrades are available within the defined pricing cap. Upgrades are negotiated directly with the musicians.

Yes.

Please communicate with the musician about this.

The package includes a professionally assembled chuppah structure, and setup/teardown. Chairs not included.

Day-of coordination is offered as an optional add-on, free of charge, and is highly recommended for a smooth experience.

Included free of charge.

The coordinator manages the timeline, vendors, and logistics on the wedding day.

Yes.

A full catered meal is included, with professionally prepared and served food by Table One Catering. See the full menu.

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Yes. Common dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

No.

The family is responsible for providing alcohol. Bar and bartending services are not allowed in package weddings.

Upgrades are available across photography, video, and music, subject to defined pricing caps.

No.

Booking begins by submitting the form on our booking page.

Payments are made in scheduled installments leading up to the wedding date. A first payment of $5,000 is required at booking confirmation, and then installments are made leading up to the wedding date.

Zelle, ACH, and wire are available. Credit card payments incur a 3% processing fee.

A deposit is required to reserve the date.

Payments are centralized through the Keren Hachomesh platform rather than being made to individual vendors.

Immediately after confirming the booking you will receive a form to fill out and you will choose your vendors.

The deposit and payments are non-refundable, however KH has some flexibility in changing the dates per our decisions.

Cancellation terms are outlined in the booking agreement and depend on timing.

A comparable replacement vendor will be provided whenever possible.

Clients will be able to communicate with the primary contact for the hall, Shmuel Edelman, who oversees communication throughout the process.

Questions and requests are handled through structured communication to ensure clarity and efficiency.

The package offers significant cost savings, reduced planning stress, and vetted vendor coordination. Comparable weddings at Oholei Torah today average roughly $55,000 for the vendor package being offered.