Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 17:12     Subject: Re:does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are NYT announcements a big thing within the Jewish community?

I always assumed that it was one of the last vestiges of WASP society.


Not anymore. The NYT now bends over backwards to be inclusive in the announcements probably to atone for all the years when they weren't. Despite being owned by a Jewish family, the paper used to be quite picky about who it would cover, and this was well into the 80's. I know because good friends of my parents were devastated when their daughter didn't make it in. They have always covered Jews, but the announcements would appear on Monday. I think it was under the premise that Jews married on Sunday rather than Saturday because of Shabbat.


Actually, it's been an "open secret" for years that to get your wedding announcement in the Times, you need to know someone who works there. Doesn't matter "who you are" socially or the status of your friend within the organization. It's just the paper's tradition and a little perc for employees.


That's not true. My wife and I made the cut and we don't know anyone at the Times. I think after they put in the society people what they are looking for is a good photo and something else (good school, job, etc). I think April is also a slower month for weddings, so less competition. The funniest part of the process was that we had to send them copies of our diplomas to show that we actually had graduated from the schools included in our announcement.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 17:00     Subject: Re:does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are NYT announcements a big thing within the Jewish community?

I always assumed that it was one of the last vestiges of WASP society.


Not anymore. The NYT now bends over backwards to be inclusive in the announcements probably to atone for all the years when they weren't. Despite being owned by a Jewish family, the paper used to be quite picky about who it would cover, and this was well into the 80's. I know because good friends of my parents were devastated when their daughter didn't make it in. They have always covered Jews, but the announcements would appear on Monday. I think it was under the premise that Jews married on Sunday rather than Saturday because of Shabbat.


Actually, it's been an "open secret" for years that to get your wedding announcement in the Times, you need to know someone who works there. Doesn't matter "who you are" socially or the status of your friend within the organization. It's just the paper's tradition and a little perc for employees.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 16:35     Subject: Re:does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:Are NYT announcements a big thing within the Jewish community?

I always assumed that it was one of the last vestiges of WASP society.


Not anymore. The NYT now bends over backwards to be inclusive in the announcements probably to atone for all the years when they weren't. Despite being owned by a Jewish family, the paper used to be quite picky about who it would cover, and this was well into the 80's. I know because good friends of my parents were devastated when their daughter didn't make it in. They have always covered Jews, but the announcements would appear on Monday. I think it was under the premise that Jews married on Sunday rather than Saturday because of Shabbat.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 16:27     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I can't help myself; I read them every Sunday. I don't know why, but I love reading their stories! Anyway, this one today made me laugh:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/fashion/weddings/gila-shlomo-avi-sutton-weddings.html?ref=weddings&_r=0

That last comment at the end by the groom.. he sounds like a real catch. It's like he's saying "yes, my wife is immature and uneducated and I'm super smart and worldly, but I love her anyway!" Nice one buddy.


You are reading way too much into that comment. He's just acknowledging that they come from different educational backgrounds and he doesnt care, which is probably a question he gets from his Ivy-friends all the time.



+1
unnecessary


If he didn't care, I don't think that he would have submitted to the Vows section. Whatever. Good luck to them. They are a good looking couple, for sure!
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 15:55     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Are they Jewish?



Gila Shlomo, the daughter of Rosette Shlomo and Ezra Shlomo of Brooklyn, was married Monday evening to Avi Abraham Sutton, a son of Mazal Sutton and David Sutton of Jamaica Estates, Queens. Rabbi Jacob Nasirov performed the ceremony at Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn.

What do you think?

You would think that Gila would have tipped her off.


Or Shlomo!


Or Avi. Or Ezra.


I would bet they are Bukharian Jews. Jamaica Estates is the tell:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304141204577510740156463840.html

It is a very insular & traditional community, I doubt marrying at 19 would raise any eyebrows there.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 14:02     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Turns out the girl was not just pretty but a good match overall.


She's 19 -- way too early to tell if she's a good match.


Since the groom will be working at BigLaw, he will probably be an absentee husband and father.

The bride will have many lonely nights...
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 13:06     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Turns out the girl was not just pretty but a good match overall.


She's 19 -- way too early to tell if she's a good match.


There are many, many successful couples who marry at 19 and are good matches. Some people go into marriage with the same value systems and life goals. Those marriages are often more successful than those who wait until they have "found themselves" and get married in their 30's and 40's.

Says...you? Because that's not what the data says.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 13:03     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Are they Jewish?



Gila Shlomo, the daughter of Rosette Shlomo and Ezra Shlomo of Brooklyn, was married Monday evening to Avi Abraham Sutton, a son of Mazal Sutton and David Sutton of Jamaica Estates, Queens. Rabbi Jacob Nasirov performed the ceremony at Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn.

What do you think?

You would think that Gila would have tipped her off.


Or Shlomo!


Or Avi. Or Ezra.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 12:58     Subject: Re:does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Are NYT announcements a big thing within the Jewish community?

I always assumed that it was one of the last vestiges of WASP society.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 12:55     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Are they Jewish?



Gila Shlomo, the daughter of Rosette Shlomo and Ezra Shlomo of Brooklyn, was married Monday evening to Avi Abraham Sutton, a son of Mazal Sutton and David Sutton of Jamaica Estates, Queens. Rabbi Jacob Nasirov performed the ceremony at Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn.

What do you think?

You would think that Gila would have tipped her off.


Or Shlomo!
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 12:53     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Sounds like a lot of couples I know in that world. Not at all unusual and I found the article kind of funny.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 10:26     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Are they Jewish?



Gila Shlomo, the daughter of Rosette Shlomo and Ezra Shlomo of Brooklyn, was married Monday evening to Avi Abraham Sutton, a son of Mazal Sutton and David Sutton of Jamaica Estates, Queens. Rabbi Jacob Nasirov performed the ceremony at Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn.

What do you think?

You would think that Gila would have tipped her off.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 10:18     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Turns out the girl was not just pretty but a good match overall.


She's 19 -- way too early to tell if she's a good match.


There are many, many successful couples who marry at 19 and are good matches. Some people go into marriage with the same value systems and life goals. Those marriages are often more successful than those who wait until they have "found themselves" and get married in their 30's and 40's.


I agree. Married in late 20's but sister married a monthy shy of 20th birthday to a guy she loves and marriage is strong.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 10:13     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
6:13 - Yes, but what Yenta wants to have that in print?

ITA it is the underlying values that count. But good luck (sarcasm) with that MIL!!!



Anonymous
Post 02/19/2013 10:03     Subject: does anyone read nytimes wedding announcements?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Turns out the girl was not just pretty but a good match overall.


She's 19 -- way too early to tell if she's a good match.


There are many, many successful couples who marry at 19 and are good matches. Some people go into marriage with the same value systems and life goals. Those marriages are often more successful than those who wait until they have "found themselves" and get married in their 30's and 40's.