Synagogues do not have bells and there is no tradition of having bells at a Jewish wedding.
Jewish wedding music
Challah is not served at Jewish weddings.
All weddings are special in their own ways. Jewish weddings may have unfamiliar customs to some people, but the wedding is beautiful and congratulates the bride and groom.
If they do, 4 chuppahs will be needed.
Yes and no. Orthodox Jewish weddings demand modesty at all times, while Conservative and Reform Jewish weddings you can go strapless!
Yes. White is the traditional wedding color in Judaism.
It is not permitted by Jewish law; and in Orthodox Jewish weddings the seating is separate for men and women.
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.
Usually, Jewish weddings take place on Sundays, but NOT during Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Ask your rabbi for more information.
Yes, in Jewish tradition, weddings are a major celebration and it is the job of the guests to keep the bride and groom entertained. A part of making the wedding a celebration is dancing. In Orthodox Jewish weddings, the men and women dance separately, often with a barrier between the two groups.
It's celebrated in the same ways as most other weddings - with love and joy.
There is no rule as to where a Jewish wedding must be held. Weddings can take place in a synagogue, home, outdoors, hotels, and any other suitable venue.