How Do You Honor Jewish Wedding Traditions?
Jewish wedding traditions are some of the most beautiful and meaningful in the world. These ceremonies are rich in heritage and rely on symbolism and the completeness of ritual rather than ornate settings and gestures. From the greeting of the guests to the breaking of the glass, the day honors not only the bride and groom, but Jerusalem as well. Celebrate the Jewish ritual of Kabbalat Panim. This is when the bride and groom receive the guests in separate rooms. The groom (called the chatan) and bride (the kallah) are treated like royalty by the guests. Traditions at the Kabbalat Panium can include toasts, readings, blessings and singing. Adhere to the traditional breaking of the plate. This is performed by the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride. The two stand together and break a plate to represent the necessity of keeping a relationship whole. A broken plate that can never be completely repaired symbolizes a relationship that once broken is never fully mended. Honor the
