Today’s modern wedding has several options as to how the wedding procession is determined. Jewish tradition states that since it took a mother and father to bring their child into the world then both of them should escort their child to the Chuppah. The bride’s attendants will stand on the right side of the Chuppah [...]
The Ketubah and Bedeken Ceremonies {Jewish Weddings}
September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first ritual usually done is the completion, signing and witnessing of the Ketubah, or marriage contract. This contract is ordained by Mishnaic law (circa 170 CE) and according to some authorities dates back to Biblical times. The Ketubah, written in Aramaic, details the husband’s obligation to his wife: food, clothing, dwelling and pleasure. It [...]
Cultural Influences {Jewish Weddings}
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Recently we attended a workshop held by the Association of Bridal Consultants educating us on the traditional and non-traditional wedding elements among several cultures. One of which was the Jewish faith. We are going to take some time now to talk a bit about Jewish weddings and what traditions are commonly practiced in Jewish ceremonies. [...]
Cultural Influences {Ethnic Weddings}
June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Photo Source Adrienne recently attended an educational meeting held by the Association of Bridal Consultants Orange County at the beautiful Dove Canyon Country Club where she learned about the different traditional and non-traditional wedding elements among several different cultures including Asian, Persian, Indian and Jewish. In celebration of all of this new knowledge we are [...]
