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Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

MsPotterhead Posted:

Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

I thought at all weddings the parents, bridal party, bride and groom all get introduced.
Now, my mom just said that only we should get introduced, that at a Jewish wedding only the bride and groom get introduced.
Is this true?
Any thoughts?
I really didn't need one more thing to worry about! Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
jeanyus27 Posted:

Re: Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

found this about Jewish wedding traditions...everyone gets introduced, HTH!

Let The Party Begin!
After the Heder Yishud, now the couple is ready to join, welcome and greet their honored guests and family. The celebration begins with a cocktail hour prior to the arrival of the couple to the reception. The flow of the party goes like this:

Grand Entrance of Bridal party, both sets of parents and the Bride and Groom
First Dance
Blessing of the Challah bread and pieces of it are given as an honor to 7 guests as their way of being thanked for having participated in the ceremony.
Dinner
Toasts/ speeches
Father Daughter Dance
The Hora Dance / the Royal Chair Dance: A few strong guests will lift the bride and groom sitting on chairs, high above the crowd as family and friends dance around them to the joyful sound of 'Hava Nagila'
The Mitzvah Dances: guest honor the couple by dancing and entertaining them.
Mezinke Tanz: This is a dance honoring the parents for marrying off their children. The parents are seated on chairs in the middle of the dance floor. A crown of flowers is placed on the mothers' heads and guests dance around them, kissing them as they pass by.
The Seven Wedding Blessings: The meal ends with a blessing called Birkat Hamazon. The Seven Wedding Blessings are repeated giving guests the chance to participate.
The Wine Ceremony: The Final Blessing is over two glasses of wine. The couple pours the wine together into a third glass, symbolizing their life becoming one.
Cake Cutting
Bouquet/ Garter Toss
Last Dance
MsPotterhead Posted:

Re: Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

Thank you!

Wow, that sounds like a much more orthodox wedding than ours-- so if they can introduce everyone, I guess we can too!

Thanks so much for looking it up. Where did you find it?
jeanyus27 Posted:

Re: Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

i googled 'Jewish wedding traditions entrance reception' and it led me to the page below.

http://www.beaumariage.net/tradition_jewish.htm
MsPotterhead Posted:

Re: Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

thank you!

MsPotterhead Posted:

Re: Who gets introduced into the reception at a Jewish Wedding?

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