Jewish Wedding Planning, Wedding Traditions in Israel

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Jewish Wedding Traditions

A Bride begins her transition from single to married life by taking a ritualistic bath. The wedding ceremony usually takes place under a huppah, or wedding canopy.

This tradition began in the Middle Ages when a couple would wed outdoors so that the marriage could be blessed with as many children as there are stars in the heavens.

A traditional marriage agreement, the ketubah, is beautiful and ornate, and is signed by the couple to be displayed prominently in their home. The end of the ceremony is signaled by the groom breaking a napkin-wrapped wineglass underfoot, in remembrance of the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and other Tragedies that have befallen the Jewish Faith.

After the ceremony, shouts of "good luck"or "Mazel Tov!" can be heard from the joyous celebrants. The hora, is a traditional dance of celebration, and is performed at the reception.

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