Jewish Weddings

The point of wedding in the Bible are for friendship and procreation. During the past, they were customarily arranged by folks, but the bride's consent was asked.

It is customary for the bride to wear white and a headdress & veil. The groom may wear a "kitel" ( a white garment ) together with a tallit. This is done by taking a hankie or some other object by the Rabbi, lifting it and returning it. The groom and witnesses then sign the Ketubah. The groom is then led straight to the "Huppah" by 2 male family facing Jerusalem. The bride is led in by the Mums often to the accompaniment of a blessing of welcome chanted by the Rabbi.

Often the bride is led in seven circles round the groom to ward off malevolent spirits.

The bride stands to the right of the groom and the Rabbi recites the wedding blessings over a goblet of wine. Both the bride & groom then drink from the glass. The "ketubah" ( wedding contract ) is then read and the seven marriage benedictions are recited. Huppah : The term was originally called the bridal canapy or bridal chamber.

It includes a material spread on 4 staves. The material can be of an intricate design or a big Talis might be spread over the staves.

The Ring : it's universal Jewish practice to use a ring, except in some communities where a coin is employed. The ring must belong to the groom and be freed from any dear stones.

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