The Chuppah is a canopy under which the bride, groom and their parents stand during the ceremony. The Chuppah symbolizes the home that the bride and groom create together. It's open walls signify that family and friends, old and new, will always be welcome.

The Ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract that highlights commitments to building a home based on love, mutual values and respect. It is signed before the ceremony with two witnesses.

Two cups of wine, one symbolizing the proposal, the other symbolizing the marriage. The bride and groom share both cups symbolizing their commitment to sharing their future.

The seven blessings are recited over the second cup of wine. The blessings ask that the bride and grooms' married life be filled with joy.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the groom will break a glass under his foot in memory of the destruction of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The broken glass also serves as a reminder of the delicate nature of marriage and that is must always be nurtured. It is customary for the wedding guests to shout "Mazel Tov!", a wish of congratulations and good luck.

The hora is a traditional dance performed at Jewish weddings in which the guests dance in a circle and the bride and groom are lifted on chairs. It usually lasts about 10-15 minutes.

Everyone is invited to participate in the hora. It is also a chance for guests to showcase their dancing skills (if they desire) in the middle of the circle.

If you're ever unsure what to do, just move in a circle and keep clear of the chairs!

If you've never seen a hora before, check out this video!