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Demand has skyrocketed as couples schedule nuptials that were on hold due to restrictions or health concerns, putting a strain on everyone, from rabbis to caterers and vendors
Driven by an explosion of weddings this fall, rabbis, caterers and vendors across the New York City area are working their way through a backlog of weddings.