Participation in a Wedding Within a Year

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Question

A woman within a year of mourning for one of her parents, and her close friend is getting married. Can she participate in the wedding, and if so, how?

Answer

She can only participate in the chuppah, and if it is very important to her, she can attend the meal if she acts as a waitress and serves food.

Source

Yoreh De'ah 391

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