Traditional Jewish Weddings
Fasting is a necessity in both and the couple start their fast at the break of day and end it after the wedding The chatan wears a kittel, which is a traditional white robe, also worn on Yom Kippur It’s tradition for the couple to avoid seeing each other during the week prior to the ceremony Just before the ceremony,separate receptions called Kabbalat Panim, are held for the chatan and kallah The mother of the bride and the mother of the groom will break a plate, to represent the consequences of a broken relationship The actual Jewish marriage ceremony takes place under an open canopy, called a chupah This traditionally takes place outsid… Traditional Jewish Weddings