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Jewish
Wedding Ceremony Order of Service
Part 3 of 7
Under the Chuppah


An important part of the Jewish wedding ceremony order of service Jewish wedding ceremony order of service is having guests take their seats for the Jewish ceremony under the Chuppah wedding canopy.

Jewish wedding canopy The bride and groom then take part in two marriage ceremonies under the Chuppah. It symbolizes the home that the bride and groom will make together. The Chuppah wedding canopy is open on all four sides to show that their home will be a place for guests to visit -- like Abraham's tent in the days of the Bible. The fabric that makes up the Canopy is not supported in the center or the sides; merely connected to the four poles.


Depending on the planning, the Chuppah wedding canopy can be designed in many ways, it is based on creativity, time and resources.

Most couples turn to their florist which is usually stationary and in place, but often the center is supported which is actually not correct in design. The center fabric which is the canopy needs to dip in the middle as it is connected to symbolism.

If the bride and groom plan for a more traditional Jewish ceremony Chuppah wedding canopy, then it can be walked down the aisle as part of the processional. Hand held by four honorees.

Having a personalized Chuppah wedding canopy can become a family heirloom and past down to the next generation for their Jewish ceremony under the Chuppah.

Hand crafted have consisted of willow tree branches, cut long enough where the four honorees are simply balancing them on the ground for the couple. The wedding canopy can be of embellished fabric and easily attach to the four poles tied with extented fabric ties. Grommets have assisted making it easier to attach to the four poles as well.

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