Ceremony

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The Chuppah

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Our ceremony will take place under a chuppah, a wedding canopy that symbolizes the home we will build together. It is open on all sides to signify that family and friends, old and new, are always welcome.

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The Seven Blessings

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The Seven Blessings, or Sheva Brachot, are a cherished part of the Jewish wedding ceremony. Celebrating love, joy, and the beginning of our life together.

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The Ketubah

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The modern Ketubah is a personalized work of art and Jewish wedding contract. The text, which is in both Hebrew and English, is our commitment to building a home based on love and mutual respect.

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The Breaking of the Glass

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At the end of the ceremony Dan will break a glass beneath his foot. The breaking of the glass is a reminder of the fragility of life and relationships, and marks the joyful conclusion of the ceremony. Guests are invited to wish us Mazel Tov!

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The Hora

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After our first dance, we will celebrate with the hora, a traditional Jewish wedding dance. All are warmly invited to join hands and dance in circles while the bride and groom are lifted in chairs.