Jewish Wedding Reception

The reception is the ideal chance to honor and commemorate a newly married couple's commitment to each other. Fortunately, there are several rituals that make the occasion truly joyous - such as singing "Om Nama Tha" during the toasts.

The hora is one of the most beloved and enjoyable Jewish wedding reception traditions. Here, guests dance in a circle before lifting both bride and groom into the air for their photo op.

After the ceremony

Once the ceremony has concluded, bride and groom are often taken away to a private room where they can spend some alone time together. This was once known as Yichud and was considered one of the most intimate parts of a wedding.

The couple will then be joined by friends and family for a meal that usually includes traditional braided bread known as Challah. A blessing over the bread will be spoken by either a family member or close friend.

Following this ritual, both bride and groom will drink two cups of wine - which in Jewish culture symbolizes happiness. There will then be a short blessing followed by the exchange of rings.

The reception begins

Before guests enter the reception hall, there is a joyous celebration of the couple known as kabbalat panim. Family and friends surround the bride and groom in two rooms that usually have doors separated by gender and offer them their blessings with good cheer and blessings.

After the bride and groom have been introduced as husband and wife, a joyful dance honoring them is performed by everyone present - followed by the hora, an upbeat number that celebrates their union.

After the hora, there is a traditional Jewish meal that symbolizes fertility and joy. The first course often consists of rice pudding known as sutlach; chicken or fish may also be served at Jewish weddings to represent wealth and abundance.

The reception ends

The reception concludes with a traditional toast to the newlyweds. Two cups of wine are shared and a blessing is recited for them.

One of the most unique Jewish wedding customs is "circling of the groom." In this ritual, the bride circles around her groom seven times to symbolize her protection from evil and their new family's formation.

Tradition dictates that the bride also wears a kittel, an item of linen worn during the ceremony to symbolize purity and unity. This garment does not contain pockets, signifying that both parties are marrying for love rather than material possessions.

The ketubah, or marriage contract, must be signed by both the bride and groom before the actual ceremony, along with two witnesses (non blood relatives). The rabbi reads out loud from the ketubah the Seven Blessings; this ancient ritual can also be joined by family and friends who can recite some verses from it.

The dance floor

The dance floor is an essential element of a Jewish wedding reception. You want to ensure that it can accommodate as many guests as possible without feeling overrun or overwhelmed.

To achieve the ideal atmosphere, make sure the dance floor is large and easily accessible. A dance floor that's far away from dinner or otherwise difficult to access won't look professional.

Another essential requirement for any dance floor is having a variety of music. This could range from upbeat, fun songs to more traditional Orthodox tunes.

One of the most beloved aspects of a Jewish wedding reception is Hora, an ancient circle dance that everyone can join in on. This festive occasion serves to bring everyone together and toast the bride and groom as they are lifted high above everyone on chairs while Hava Nagila music plays.




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