Participation in a Wedding for a Mourner
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Question
How is it permissible for a mourner to attend a close relative's wedding when not attending would cause distress?
Answer
At the chuppah, he may be present, and at the wedding, he may serve as a waiter.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 391
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