The ultimate mark of a Jewish bride is the veil. It comes from the story in The Bible of Jacob, Rachel and Leah. The kalla (bride) wears a veil and the chatan (groom) picks up the veil and checks to make sure she is the right bride and then covers her back up again before she is lead down to the chuppah for the actual ceremony.
Like everywhere else in Judaism, modesty is important. Traditional Jewish brides will wear modest gowns with sleeves and long skirts.
It depends on the Branch of Judaism she practices:
1. Orthodox: 100% Modesty - Orthodox Jews only wear dresses that completely cover them up.
2. Conservative: Semi-Modest - Conservative Jews can wear short sleeves or sleeveless dresses - NO "plunging" backs and necklines.
3. Reform: Optional - Reform Jews can wear halter and even strapless dresses with or without optional jackets to cover their arms.
For orthodox weddings the groom may wear what is called a "kittel" which is a white linen robe. But most men wear whatever is the custom of the area they live in, whether that is a tuxedos, suit, or even some informal clothing.
White dresses
Traditional wedding clothes
A groom on a Jewish wedding day wears what you wear in a English wedding
Yes! White is always appropriate for a Jewish groom, just like the Jewish bride. Orthodox Jewish grooms often wear a white robe called a kittel.
A dressy suit, tie, and shoes.
Most traditionally, the groom would wear the skull cap during a Jewish wedding. In certain Jewish communities the prayer shawl is draped over the bride and groom while they are under the Chuppa (wedding canopy).
The best wedding clothes they can get.
Yes. If the groom is very religious, he might wear a suit jacket of extended length.
They do, but might need some help if they don't wear ties on a regular basis.
At Orthodox Jewish weddings, the groom is escorted by both fathers and the bride is escorted by both mothers. At modern Jewish weddings, the bride and groom are escorted by their parents.
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