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Participation in a Wedding for a Mourner

Question

The wedding of a niece's granddaughter, is it considered a close relative, allowing a mourner within twelve months to attend without eating?

Answer

She should serve as a waitress, and thus she can also eat.

Source

Yoreh De'ah, Siman 391, Se'if 2.

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