Weddings

Well, I am not a lawyer ....but according to my understanding, a wedding ring was a gift from your spouse, so you do NOT have to give it back to him! ~ Kristina (I am getting a divorce and I am keeping mine..although I really don't know why....but I am guessing your ring must be really expensive ;-)) Mine wasn't..

there are over 18 thousand weddings in a year xxx

In fact there were 270,000 weddings in 2007

White has been established as "purity" and is a standard for years....BUT do not let anyone change your mind...2010 and happiness is what its all about... The group of wedding planners I know say Black bridal dresses are a kiss of death to a marriage, it shows disrespect to marriage.

But really, it's up to the bride.

The groom-to-be!
your spouse, dad, mom
I would hate to have my groom show up late for our wedding with hundreds of guests wondering what was going one.
The Priest.
The minister. The bride or bridegroom.
fiancee or fiance (depending on your gender)

To wear one's uniform for your wedding or not is a personal choice. If the wedding is on-base; a military wedding where the bride and groom come from the church under the crossed swords of their fellow officers is most impressive - if that is what the bride and groom want.

What you write in a wedding card can vary depending on how well you know the couple. You should include their names with a heartfelt message of well wishes and congratulations and sign your name.

Yankin by Lady

• The granddaughter should appreciate any amount the grandmother can afford. It is best not to over spend to impress the granddaughter and only give what you can afford. Anywhere from $50; $100 or more if you can financially afford it.

Couples exchange vows when they get married. They may also exchange wedding rings.

Orange and yellow are very acceptable colors for a Chinese wedding. Black and white not appropriate because they denote mourning and death.

Yes, Katie Price's new man is called Leandro Penna.

Normally the Maid of Honor hosts the rehearsal dinner and if you have a planner or officiant they will conduct the rehearsal of the ceremony. That way the rehearsal dinner is more personalized.

Target, Walmart, and the like typically only carry fill-in-the-blank invitations. Some may offer kits that require you to put everything together. If you're looking for professionally printed, personalized baby shower invitations, there are a number of stores online.

* It isn't necessary to acknowledge the hyphenated name. Example: Jane Doe-Smith. Some people prefer to keep their own surname or if a person is famous or own a particular business and it is identified with her last name and not that of her husbands. You could send it to: Mr. & Mrs. John Doe or, Mr. John Doe and Mrs. Jane Doe-Smith. Both are acceptable.

In Pittsburgh, the cookie table is a big deal. We allow at least 4-6 cookies per person. We even include containers for people to take cookies home with them.

To be a witness at a Jewish wedding you need to be a Jewish adult who is not related to either member of the wedding couple. Within some parts of Judaism (such as Orthodoxy) you have to be a male, while other parts of Judaism (Reform, Reconstructionist, Renewal, and most of Conservative Judaism) accept males or females as witnesses. Some rabbis (again, usually Orthodox) require that witnesses be observant Jews, and some require that witnesses be able to sign their names in Hebrew.

Yes - some ceremonies have taken place under water!

• It is entirely up to the individual. Some individuals prefer to leave their wedding bands on, but if the individual is very young and after they go through the grieving process they may want to take their wedding band off if they feel they are ready to date again. Older people generally leave their wedding bands on.
  

The Jewish marriage ceremony has multiple parts, they are (according to orthodox tradition):

Kabbalat Panim

The bride and groom sit in different rooms. The bride sits on a "throne" that is usually on a small stage and receives her guests. The groom is surrounded by the male guests who sing and toast him.

Ketubah

Before the public ceremony, a private ceremony is held where the groom and two witnesses sign the ketubah (marriage contract), in most non-Orthodox communities the bride also signs the ketubah. The language used for ketubot is Aramaic and it outlines the groom's responsibilities to the bride.

Badeken

The groom is escorted by the male guests to the bride, all the while the men sing, and he lowers the veil over the bride's face.

Chupah

The public ceremony takes place under the chupah, a canopy that represents the home the couple will build together. Traditionally, the chupah was a tallit (prayer shawl) held over the bride and groom by four people. Today, a cloth canopy is used. The groom and bride are escorted to the chupah by both sets of parents. The bride then circles the groom 7 times, in which she is symbolically building the walls of the couple's new world together.

Kiddushin

The blessing for becoming engaged is said over a cup of wine, and the bride and groom drink from it.

Giving of the Ring

The groom gives an item of value (customarily a gold ring) to the bride; and, in Hebrew, declares his intention to marry her (see Tosafot commentary, to Talmud Ketubot 3a). He says to the bride: "Behold, you are betrothed unto me with this ring, according to the law of Moses and Israel." He then places the ring on her finger. Then a blessing is said (Talmud, Ketubot 7b). Technically, this actually constitutes the binding stage of the engagement, and in ancient times was usually done separately from the wedding ceremony.

Ketubah

At this point the ketubah (marriage contract) is read. The ketubah is signed by two witnesses and becomes the property of the bride.

Sheva Brachot

Seven blessings (see Talmud, Ketubot 8a) are sung over a cup of wine, and the bride and groom take a drink from the cup.

Breaking the Glass

This is probably the most famous part of a Jewish wedding ceremony. A glass or plate is placed on the floor and the groom steps on it to break it, to symbolize that even in this happy time, we remain aware of the Destruction of the Temple (Tosafot commentary, on Talmud Berakhot 31a).

Yichud

The bride and groom retire in privacy for several minutes to a room. This constitutes a symbolic consummation and finalizes the formal portion of the marriage. During this seclusion they break the fast which they observed on their wedding day.

Seudah

The festive meal. While the bride and groom are spending time alone together, the guests will move to the reception room/hall where the meal is held. At this time, the guests will line up on either side of the entrance to welcome the bride and groom with large amounts of fanfare. It's considered a mitzvah (good deed) to bring happiness and joy to the bride and groom so guests will dance, perform tricks, etc to make the couple laugh and entertain them (see Talmud, Ketubot 17a). After the meal, the Birkat Hamazon (Grace after meals) is said and then the Sheva Brachot are repeated.

You can get married in most states at age 16 with parental permission. There are a few places that will allow a 15 year old to get married. But that requires a court order to get a marriage license issued.

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.

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