What We Didn’t Know About Finding a Jewish Officiant
When people start planning their weddings, they often think about the decorations, attire and maybe the food....
Maya and Scott’s Backyard Wedding Celebrated Their Multifaith and Multiracial Union
Meet Newlyweds Maya and Scott
Maya (right) and Scott (left) participating in the hora, a traditional...
Jewish and Weddings, Multiracial, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings
How We Wrote Our Own Interfaith Ketubah
Last fall, I had to postpone my wedding due to COVID-19. Ultimately, Evan and I decided we didn’t want to wait...
Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Wedding Tips, Weddings
Getting Married During a Pandemic? Here’s What to Know.
For many couples, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned wedding planning upside down. Whether you’ve decided to postpone...
A Ceremony That’s All Us
For those of us in the thick of wedding planning, we know that there are plenty of opportunities to customize...
Breaking the Glass, Chuppah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Wedding Planning without Mom
Weddings are supposed to be days full of joy overflowing. Sure, we know that any big event involving multiple...
Engagement, LGBTQ, Wedding Planning, Wedding Stories, Weddings
The Hardest Part: Choosing Our Officiant
Many people, myself included, have considered what their wedding might look like someday. Some even plan it...
Ketubah, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Wedding Venue, Weddings
Why We’re Jumping the Broom
With less than six weeks until the wedding (!!) I’d like to think I have most of my ducks in a row. Femi and...
Breaking the Glass, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Weddings
One Bride’s DIY Interfaith Wedding Program
When I first began the daunting task of looking for a wedding program template for my co-officiated Jewish-Christian...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Program, Weddings
Learning the Hard Way How to Communicate with My Fiancé
Becky & Femi at a recent wedding
“Oh…I thought I told you about that.”
It’s a phrase I’ll admit I’ve said...
Rabbi Marc’s Top 5 Tips for Engaged Interfaith Couples
I have performed over 3,000 weddings throughout my 40-year career and I am passionate about working with Jewish...
Extended Family, In-laws, Officiant, Wedding Planning, Weddings
The Jewish Wedding Canopy (Chuppah)
Learn about the meaning and significance of the Jewish wedding canopy, as well as how to find or create one.
What...
How to Make Joint Decisions as Newlyweds
Becca, the dog of my dreams
Note: Zach and I worked on this blog post together, to make sure it’s a fair...
Co-officiation, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Planning a Japanese, American & Jewish Wedding
Photos by Perfect Circle Photography
As a fourth generation Japanese-American, I’ve often felt my heritage was...
Japanese Jewish Wedding, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Recap, Weddings
The Ketubah/Marriage Contract
What is a Ketubah?
A ketubah is a Jewish marriage contract. In ancient times, a ketubah was a legally binding...
Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings
Finding Your Officiant
One of the first decisions a couple has to make in planning for their wedding ceremony is who will officiate. ...
Communication: Talking to Your Partner and Your Families
When planning a wedding, communication is key. You’ll be communicating with one or more of the following:...
Are You Keeping Your Guests in the Dark?
Recently, an amazing Jewish wedding program infographic was posted in our Facebook group for Jewish interfaith...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Ketubah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings
Q&A with Anita Diamant on The Jewish Wedding Now
Watch the full video interview with author Anita Diamant and former InterfaithFamily Boston Director Rabbi Jillian...
When a Major Jewish Holiday Clashes With a Major Family Wedding
My cousin is getting married on Yom Kippur. And her dress rehearsal is on Kol Nidre. Yes, you read that right....
Extended Family, High Holy Days, Wedding Planning, Weddings, Yom Kippur
Being Interfaith in the Face of Hatred
This post was written in 2017 by my fiancé Zach Drescher, who is Jewish and whose work often intersects with...
Family Acceptance & Testing the Breaking of the Glass
Zach works with my dad to build a stand for our photo booth
Over the July 4th weekend, Zach and I spent some...
Breaking the Glass, Extended Family, Wedding Planning, Weddings
Chuppah: Your First “Home”
I grew up in a large, close Catholic family, so when I got married in a Jewish wedding ceremony, finding meaningful...
Ketubah.com’s Tips for Creating an Inclusive Ketubah
Planning an interfaith wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for couples to create a ceremony filled with...
Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips, Wedding Toolbox, Weddings
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