Traditions
Tisch
Yiddish for "table"
The "Tisch" is pre-wedding celebration before the ceremony filled with speeches on Torah, singing, dancing, and drinks. Think of it as a wedding “pre-game”. Traditionally just for the groom and his close male friends and family, ours will be for both the bride and groom and any guests who want to step away from the cocktail hour for a smaller but energetic celebration. The tisch traditionally concludes as the groom leaves to meet his bride for the Bedeken ceremony. In our case, the Bride will dance her way back towards the cocktail hour and the groom will dance to meet her for the Bedeken ceremony.
The Bedeken Ceremony
Bedeken: Just Checkin’
In this ceremony the groom places the veil over the brides face. At our wedding, the bride will clothe the groom in his jacket as a reciprocal act. It is a tender, intimate moment for bride and groom to really see each other in before the ceremony.
Shtick
Your time to shine
In the middle of the Hora, the bride and groom take a break from dancing to sit like royalty. They’re seated on chairs in the center of the celebration and treated like a king and queen while their guests become the “court jesters,” putting on a show just for them. This tradition is known as shtick—a playful, lighthearted series of skits, dances, and surprises performed by friends and family. Shtick can include anything from choreographed routines and inside-joke banners to bottle dancing, juggling, headstands, or spontaneous silliness. The goal? To entertain, celebrate, and make the couple laugh with love and joy. Feel free to get creative! For questions or if you would like to plan something more elaborate, please fill out this form, and our Shtick Captain will get back to you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkYESvHtslweEwZPm_64upQxte9ZO9sPKvsVre8ctej0EHEg/viewform?usp=preview