The 

O'Coin/

Reizner Wedding Site

There are many elements to a Jewish Wedding that are wonderful, but not understood universally.  On These pages we try to give some explanation and background to the traditions.  We are not Rabbis and the information is intended to increase your enjoyment and participation in our happy event.

In traditional Jewish literature marriage is actually called kiddushin, which translates as "sanctification" or "dedication." "Sanctification," indicates that what is happening is not just a social arrangement or contractual agreement, but a spiritual bonding and the fulfillment of a mitzvah, a Divine precept. "Dedication," indicates that the couple now have an exclusive relationship, that involves total dedication of the bride and groom to each other, to the extent of them becoming, as the Kabbalists state, "one soul in two bodies."

Ketubah - the wedding contract

Chuppah - the canopy

Order of Our Service - Our Wedding Program

Seven Blessings

Vows

Drinking Wine

Rings - our rings

Crushing the Glass 

Cheder Yichud - the "private" room after the ceremony

General Considerations and Questions ?

Philosophy of Names

[ Ketubah -The Contract ] [ Chuppah-Canopy ] [ Exchange of Rings ] [ Cheder Yichud -Private Room ] [ General Questions and Answers ] [ Crushing The Glass ] [ O'Coin/Reizner Wedding Vows ] [ Our Wedding Program ] Site Map