Participation of a Mourner in a Friend's Wedding
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Question
A woman in mourning within a year of the death of one of her parents, can she attend a close friend's wedding?
Answer
She may attend only the chuppah, and if it is very important to her, she may participate in the meal if she acts as a waitress and serves food.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 391
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