Sheva Berachos for a Bachelor Marrying His Own Mefutaso

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Ber

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The Chasam Sofer agrees with his correspondent against the Noda BiYehudah, ruling that the full seven-day berachah cycle is recited when a bachelor marries a woman he previously seduced, since the obligation depends solely on the groom's first-marriage status rather than the bride's virginity or the couple's moral standing. He further rules that no additional berachos are recited at the bi'as mitzvah when a couple wed during the bride's niddah period, as the original wedding berachos already encompassed the eventual consummation.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer EH I §123

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