Jewish Weddings

All couples want to marry under a lucky star. For Jewish brides and grooms, certain traditions are thought to insure wedded bliss right from the get-go. Whether you're Jewish or non-Jewish, read...

With a greater understanding of and appreciation for kosher practices, it is becoming easier for Jewish brides to plan their weddings abroad. And although it may take a bit more planning and...

Even if they choose to use a secular band or DJ, many Jewish couples include some more traditional wedding dances in their reception. The following are some tips for participating in and enjoying...

In order to be married according to Jewish tradition, you actually don't even need a Rabbi to perform a ceremony, although it is customary. What you do need is a Jewish marriage contract, or...

Jewish wedding traditions are some of the most beautiful and meaningful in the world. These ceremonies are rich in heritage and rely on symbolism and the completeness of ritual rather than ornate...

The recitation of the seven blessings (the Sheva Brachot) during a wedding is an enduring tradition of Jewish couples. The blessings celebrate the creations of God, including the bride and groom...

Jewish wedding ceremonies traditionally include the smashing of a glass by the groom with his foot. There are different explanations for this tradition. One explanation is that the breaking of...

If you're Jewish, you may receive many beautiful wedding gifts, but the item you and your spouse may treasure the most is your ketubah. What formerly was a simple Jewish marriage contract signed...

The traditional Jewish wedding meal is the culmination of a ceremony that is thousands of years old. The wedding meal includes some foods that are found at all Jewish weddings, but the rest of a...

Jewish weddings can vary a great deal depending on whether the bride and groom are Orthodox, Conservative or Reform in their beliefs. But there are some important Jewish traditions that many...

Jewish tradition calls on guests to entertain the bride and groom by dancing at their wedding. The circle dance, or hora, is a traditional and favorite selection for brides and grooms around the...