Jewish brides...need your definitions of breaking of the glass and cup of wine for ceremony program!!!

Help....need definitions of these 2 traditions for programs. I'm Catholic - FH is Jewish so I'm unsure about these.

Thanks!

This is what my brother wrote in his program. I am just copying and pasting - I don't know if it is what you need. Keep in mind that I have no idea if this is correct or not - it is my brother's wife that is the religious one!

Kiddush
The Kiddush is the first part of the wedding ceremony. Kiddush begins with two blessings over a cup of wine. Meryl & Steven will share the first cup of wine together, affirming their commitment to one another throughout life.

Sheva B’Rachot
The second cup of wine during the ceremony is drank as the seven marriage blessings Sheva B’Rachot are recited. The seven blessings discuss many themes including the creation of the world, the survival of the Jewish people and Israel, the marriage, Meryl & Steven’s happiness and the raising of a family. Following the seventh blessing, Meryl & Steven drink from the cup of wine.

Breaking of the Glass
The ceremony will conclude when Steven steps on the glass. The frailty of the glass reminds us that even in times of great joy we must remember those who are no longer with us. When the glass is broken it represents the end of the ceremony and everyone joins in the shouts of
-Mazel Tov-

This was from our program. Hope it helps.


Kiddushin
The Jewish wedding is called kiddushin, meaning sanctification related to the word KADOSH (Holy). The kiddushin is composed of two distinct ceremonies:

Erusin: Betrothal
Two blessings will be recited over a cup of wine, symbolizing joy and divine sanctification of marriage. After the blessing, the bride and groom share the wine to symbolize a new, shared life.

The ring, made from a single pure metal represents the bond of marriage, an unbroken circle symbolizing the unending wholeness of L and E's love for each other. The ring that E will place upon L’s index finger belonged to her mother *******. It is the same ring that Ls father ****** placed on her finger when they married 50 years ago.

Nissuin: Nuptials
After Rabbi ***** reads the ketubah and explains its meaning, it will be presented to L for safekeeping. E’s sisters will then recite the Sheva Brachot, seven blessings of life’s spirit and joy:

The fruit of the vine The perpetuation of humanity
The creation of the universe The perpetuation of the Jewish people
The creation of humanity The joy of the Bride and Groom
Peace, Joy and celebration

L and E will then drink from the cup of wine a second time.

Breaking of the Glass
The wedding ceremony concludes when E steps on a glass and breaks it. The broken glass reminds us that as strong as love is, it is also fragile. It serves as a reminder of the sanctity of marriage and the destruction of the holy temple in Jerusalem. It also helps us to remember that even in times of great joy, we cannot forget the suffering of our people and all humankind. It is traditional to shout, “Mazel Tov”at this time.

The breaking of the glass has different meanings for different people. I am sure you could do a websearch on it!

Thanks so much girls.....this is very helpful!!!