Interfaith wedding programs

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Wedding Traditions

The Chuppah (Wedding Canopy)
The Chuppah is said to symbolize the home and life we will establish together. In this spirit, the four sides are open to indicate all are welcome to our home and our lives (some say the open-ness is to recall Abraham and Sarah’s great hospitality). In addition we have invited our respective parents and close friends to join us under the Chuppah to symbolize the creation of our new, extended family.

Breaking of the Glass
A Jewish tradition that represents the distruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Some say that the custom is pure superstition, an attempt to scare evil spirits away. Many times the couple saves the pieces of glass from the ceremony in a symbolic box. This also signifies the end of the ceremony. Guests usually respond with “Mazel Tov!” (“Congratulations!”).

Simcha (Seem-chah)
The celebration of joy and a joyous occasion. At a Jewish wedding, it is a post-ceremony party whose purpose is to heighten the jubilation of the bride and groom.

Unity Candle
Probably the most familiar religious wedding tradition. The lighting of the unity candle--where two symbolic flames become one.