The wedding will start at 4:30PM on 2/16/2025.
Kabbalat Panim Tisch (tish) Ketubah(Marriage Contract) Bedeken (buh-DEK-in) (Veiling) Chuppah (huh puh)
The ketubah is the Jewish marriage contract. It is signed by two Jewish men who are not related to the bride or the groom.
It is customary for the bride (kallah) and groom (chatan) greet their guests separately.
The Tish occurs 30 minutes before the ceremony. Come say "hi" to Brad This is where Brad will be sitting at a table and where the Ketubah (marriage contract) will be signed. There will be snacks and drinks.
This is where Abby's dad and all the men from the Tish will sing and dance Brad to Abby. There he will veil her.
The Chuppah is where the ceremony will take place. The chuppah (canopy) is a symbol of the home that the new couple will build together.
Kiddushim- Two cups of wine are used in the wedding ceremony. The first cup accompanies the betrothal blessings. Wine, a symbol of joy in Jewish tradition, is associated with Kiddush, the sanctification prayer recited on Shabbat and festivals. Marriage, called Kiddushin, is the sanctification of a man and woman to each other. Giving of the ring- In Jewish law, a marriage becomes official when the groom gives an object of value to the bride. This is traditionally done with a ring. The ring should be made of plain gold, without blemishes or ornamentation ― just as it is hoped that the marriage will be one of simple beauty. Ketubah(Marriage Contract)- Next comes the reading of the ketubah (marriage contract) in the original Aramaic text. The ketubah outlines the groom’s various responsibilities ― to provide for his wife’s material and emotional needs. Protecting the rights of a Jewish wife is so important that the marriage may not be solemnized until the contract has been completed properly. Sheva Brachot - (The Seven Blessings) The Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings) are now recited over the second cup of wine. The theme of these blessings links the groom and bride to our faith in God as Creator of the world, Bestower of joy and love, and the ultimate Redeemer of our people. Breaking the Glass- The groom concludes the ceremony by shattering a glass with his foot. This serves as a reminder of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and identifies the couple with the spiritual and national destiny of the Jewish people.