Breaking of the Glass 
Dear Rabbi,

The glass for the ceremony for the Groom to break is difficult to find. I do not have those Jewish stores close by to shop. I think I ...

Mezinka question 
Father of the Bride asks....

Is it customary to dance the Mezinka only when the last child is married? We have only one daughter, and she is getting ...

Destination Wedding in Mexico 
Dear Rabbi,

If we were to get married in Mexico and invite a Rabbi to officiate, would it be considered 'legal' or do we still have to have an officiant ...

What is a Mezinka? 
Hi,

What is the Mezinka tradition? Is it during the Jewish wedding ceremony under the Chuppah? Is it during the wedding reception party? Do I need ...

Jewish Wedding on Shabbat 
I know that Shabbat is a day of rest, so can I have a Jewish Wedding on Shabbat?

Answer:

Hello Rebecca,

Thank you for your question. Shabbat ...

Kosher Style Reception  Not rated yet
Question:
Can I offer as hors d'oeuvres: 1) chicken satay and 2) polenta cake with mushroom ragu at the same time (hand passed)

Answer
Kosher ...

Time of Jewish Wedding Ceremony?  Not rated yet
If Sunset is 7:08pm on a Saturday evening, what time can the ceremony begin?

Reply from Rabbi Andrea Frank:
Traditionally, 1 hour soon after Havdalah ...

Breaking of the glass in Jewish ceremony not done by a Rabbi?  Not rated yet
What is said before it gets broken ?? There are 2 Jewish people , and only the groom breaks the glass ,,,is that correct and what prayer is said?

REPLY ...

Wedding time in the Fall  Not rated yet
Question:

If sundown is 6:15pm, when is it acceptable to start the wedding ceremony? Can the ceremony begin at sundown or do we need to wait longer?...

Inviting An Orthodox Rabbi To A Non Religious Reception?  Not rated yet
Hi
I was hoping you could help me with a difficult situation. We are getting married in 6 weeks in a typical Jewish ceremony, and out of courtesy, have ...

Honoring siblings/their role in ceremony  Not rated yet
Dear Rabbi,

Is there a special role in the wedding ceremony and procession for siblings of the bride and/or groom? Should the brothers and sisters ...

Inviting Rabbi to Stay
for my
Wedding Reception  Not rated yet
Dear Rabbi:

I am having a Conservative wedding and the ceremony will not start till almost 8:00pm when the rabbi arrives (Chicago time).

After ...

Jewish Wedding on a Friday   Not rated yet
Bride-to-be asked...
Is a Jewish wedding blessing allowed on a Friday before Shabbat?

Rabbi Andrea answers...
Yes, a Jewish blessing for your ...

Weekday Jewish Wedding Ceremony Local Temple  Not rated yet
Bride-to-be asked...

My fiancé and I are not having a big wedding celebration just immediate family and 2 witnesses. I would prefer to get married ...

Ketubah signing  Not rated yet
Bride asked... Can we sign the Ketubah after our wedding ceremony? Is that done?
Rabbi Andrea Frank responds... That would not be common to do ...

Marriage Rites  Not rated yet
Dear Rabbi,

I have 2 Questions:

1. What is the prayer recited when the groom is about to break the glass?

2. If a couple is not being married ...

Chuppah  Not rated yet
My Question:
In the most Orthodox, what is the proper size of a Chuppah?

Thank you.

Dear G. Allen,
Thank you for your question. The traditional ...

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur?  Not rated yet
My Question:
Can you get married on the Sunday between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur?

Thank you.

Dear Bride and Groom-to-be,

Thank you for your ...

Friday Night Jewish Wedding Ceremony  Not rated yet
Q: I am thinking about having a Friday night ceremony and reception, but have not booked it yet. It would be about 6:30pm in the summer, before sunset-...

Mezinka Dance  Not rated yet
Where can I get the written music for the Mezinka dance to give to the band for our daughter's wedding.
Thank you.
Dear Parent of the Bride,

Thank ...