Following Kabbalat Panim, is the Chuppah Ceremony. During this, the bride and groom stand under a wedding canopy called the chuppah. The chuppah rests on four poles, without any walls, to symbolize the open, welcoming home Maddie and Justin will build together. Traditionally, men and women sit separately at the chuppah.

Hakafot: Following the bridal party procession to the chuppah, Maddie, accompanied by both mothers, will circle Justin seven times. The Hakafot (circling) mirrors the concept that creation spanned seven days and symbolizes the building of the new couple's life together.

Kiddushin: Rabbi Moshe Gurary will begin the ceremony with a blessing over the first cup of wine under the chuppah. Then, Justin will give Maddie a ring in front of two witnesses to signify betrothal. In Orthodox Jewish weddings, only the kallah receives a ring, and the ring is placed on her pointer finger, not ring finger.

Ketubah: The ketubah, previously signed during the Chattan’s Tisch, is read aloud under the chuppah.

Nisuin: The Sheva Brachot (seven blessings) are recited over the second cup of wine by various guests in gratitude of Hashem's gifts under the chuppah. The blessings include prayers for the new couple to experience joy, gladness, jubilation, harmony, love, and friendship.

Breaking the Glass: The Chuppah Ceremony concludes when a glass is broken under the chuppah by the chattan. Even in this moment of joy, breaking the glass recognizes sadness and sorrow in the world and commemorates the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

Wedding Day

WE'RE GETTING MARRIED

and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you!