Here is my Interfaith program if anyone needs it!
WEDDING CEREMONY
The Chuppah
The Chuppah is the wedding canopy under which L___ and B____stand during their marriage ceremony. The Chuppah symbolizes the new home that they will create and share as husband and wife. It is traditionally open on all four sides so that their friends and family can partake in the ceremony and become part of their new life together.
The Ketubah
Prior to the ceremony, L___ and B____, along with their witnesses BE and DB, signed an interfaith Ketubah, a Jewish wedding contract. The Ketubah contains spiritual, not legal, promises that L___ and B____have made to one another.
Blessing Over the Wine
A blessing will be said over the wine and L___ and B____ will drink from the same cup to affirm their devotion to each other throughout their lives.
Unity Sand Ceremony
L___ and B____'s relationship is symbolized through the pouring of two individual containers of sand into a third one. It is the Catholic symbol of two people becoming one in marriage. This ceremony has been chosen by B____ and L______instead of the more traditional Unity Candle lighting because of the special meaning that the sand used in this ceremony has to them.
Exchanging of the Rings
The rings are simple and unadorned because a circle is continuous and symbolic of their undying love, devotion, and partnership. Lisa’s ring is placed on her right index finger because in Judaism the index finger is believed to be directly connected to the heart.
The Seven Blessings
These blessings are recited in Hebrew, then in English. The first six blessings praise God for creating the world, man and woman, children, peace and harmony, and the joys of marriage. The seventh, the blessing over the wine, symbolically sanctifies this day and this marriage.
Breaking of the Glass
The ceremony concludes with breaking a glass by stepping on it. Traditionally, this reminds us of the destruction of the Temple. The shattered glass also reminds us of how fragile life and love can be. Once the glass is broken, it is traditional for all guests to shout “Mazel Tov!”
The Yichud
Immediately following the ceremony, L___ and B____will retreat to a private room where they will share their first few moments together as husband and wife.
SPECIAL NOTES
We would like to thank our family and good friends for sharing this day with us. You have all played a very special role in our lives. From our family to our friends, new and old, each of you has touched our lives in some significant way, shaping us as individuals. As we celebrate the joining of our hearts and our souls, we would like to thank you all for your love, support, and friendship over the years, and for coming together today on this very special occasion to share in the joy of our marriage.
We would like to thank all the members of our wedding party for without each and every one of you, this day would not be complete. All of your help and support is greatly appreciated and will be forever remembered.
We would like to thank our parents for being the extraordinary people they are and for inspiring us to be the individuals we are today. The values that you have instilled in us will be the foundation for our life together. We love you with all our hearts.
Lastly, a special thank you to the parents of the Bride, M___________ and S___________, for hosting this wedding and for the all the time they invested to ensure that this celebration would be a memorable one.
The Chuppah
The Chuppah is the wedding canopy under which L___ and B____stand during their marriage ceremony. The Chuppah symbolizes the new home that they will create and share as husband and wife. It is traditionally open on all four sides so that their friends and family can partake in the ceremony and become part of their new life together.
The Ketubah
Prior to the ceremony, L___ and B____, along with their witnesses BE and DB, signed an interfaith Ketubah, a Jewish wedding contract. The Ketubah contains spiritual, not legal, promises that L___ and B____have made to one another.
Blessing Over the Wine
A blessing will be said over the wine and L___ and B____ will drink from the same cup to affirm their devotion to each other throughout their lives.
Unity Sand Ceremony
L___ and B____'s relationship is symbolized through the pouring of two individual containers of sand into a third one. It is the Catholic symbol of two people becoming one in marriage. This ceremony has been chosen by B____ and L______instead of the more traditional Unity Candle lighting because of the special meaning that the sand used in this ceremony has to them.
Exchanging of the Rings
The rings are simple and unadorned because a circle is continuous and symbolic of their undying love, devotion, and partnership. Lisa’s ring is placed on her right index finger because in Judaism the index finger is believed to be directly connected to the heart.
The Seven Blessings
These blessings are recited in Hebrew, then in English. The first six blessings praise God for creating the world, man and woman, children, peace and harmony, and the joys of marriage. The seventh, the blessing over the wine, symbolically sanctifies this day and this marriage.
Breaking of the Glass
The ceremony concludes with breaking a glass by stepping on it. Traditionally, this reminds us of the destruction of the Temple. The shattered glass also reminds us of how fragile life and love can be. Once the glass is broken, it is traditional for all guests to shout “Mazel Tov!”
The Yichud
Immediately following the ceremony, L___ and B____will retreat to a private room where they will share their first few moments together as husband and wife.
SPECIAL NOTES
We would like to thank our family and good friends for sharing this day with us. You have all played a very special role in our lives. From our family to our friends, new and old, each of you has touched our lives in some significant way, shaping us as individuals. As we celebrate the joining of our hearts and our souls, we would like to thank you all for your love, support, and friendship over the years, and for coming together today on this very special occasion to share in the joy of our marriage.
We would like to thank all the members of our wedding party for without each and every one of you, this day would not be complete. All of your help and support is greatly appreciated and will be forever remembered.
We would like to thank our parents for being the extraordinary people they are and for inspiring us to be the individuals we are today. The values that you have instilled in us will be the foundation for our life together. We love you with all our hearts.
Lastly, a special thank you to the parents of the Bride, M___________ and S___________, for hosting this wedding and for the all the time they invested to ensure that this celebration would be a memorable one.
