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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

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

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

The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah)

Return to the Jewish Wedding Guide for Interfaith Couples. The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah): A Modern...

Ketubah, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

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

Ritual Wedding Objects and Garments

Return to the Jewish Wedding Guide for Interfaith Couples. Every religion and culture has its unique ritual...

Breaking the Glass, Chuppah, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Toolbox, Weddings

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

The Jewish Wedding Now

This post originally appeared on www.edumundcase.com and is reprinted with permission. I don’t have any weddings...

Books, Engagement, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

This Hindu-Jewish Couple Celebrated with Two Beautiful Weddings

Photos by Peter Dressel It is two days until our Hindu wedding ceremony, and my fiancé Jai and I are standing...

Hindu Jewish Wedding, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Two Months Since “I Do” with Wedding Memories to Last a Lifetime

Our first look! It has been two months since Jarrett and I tied the knot and there are times I still catch myself...

Ketubah, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

David Gregory Bares His Spirituality

“I feel I’m Jewish not just because I’ve chosen Judaism but because Judaism has chosen me.” –David...

Hora, Reception, Wedding Ritual

A Jewish Wedding for a Catholic Girl

I was raised Catholic. I have received sacraments in the Catholic Church including Baptism, Penance, Holy Communion...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

The Honeymoon is Over … and That's Not a Bad Thing

The wedding was over a month ago, and we had a fantastic honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador....

Family, Marriage, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

How to Avoid This Wedding Nightmare

I had a dream last night that I was officiating a wedding of an interfaith couple. It wasn’t a particularly...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

So You Want to Plan an Interfaith Wedding

Courtney (left) with Jodi and their kids An “interfaith wedding.” What does that mean? I, after all should know...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Stories, Weddings

Dance the Hora: How to do the Jewish Wedding Dance

If you’ve never been to a Jewish wedding, you may not be familiar with the ritual dance, the Hora....

Wedding Ritual, Weddings

A Rabbi, a Puppy, a Catholic and a Jew Walk into a Bar

Emily and Jose take a break from wedding planning to enjoy time outside A rabbi, a puppy, a Catholic and a Jew...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Officiant, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Why We Break the Glass at Jewish Weddings

What is this breaking the glass thing all about? One of the most recognizable traditions in a Jewish wedding,...

Breaking the Glass, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Jewish + Catholic Wedding Ceremony Decoded

Katie & Steven after the wedding Steven and I were recently married in an outdoor Catholic and Jewish celebration....

Christian Jewish Wedding, Newlywed, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Ritual, Wedding Tips, Weddings

Ketubah: The Jewish Wedding Contract

Marriage is about making a strong partnership. The marriage contract, or ketubah,...

Ketubah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual

Simplifying The Seven Blessings

Blessings have been on my mind lately. In the Jewish wedding ceremony there are seven blessings recited, and,...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

What to Expect at a Jewish Wedding Ceremony

What exactly does a Jewish wedding ceremony entail? What are the customs and how might they differ from couple...

Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Liminal Space and the Yichud

Two weeks ago, I wrote about the space between the checklists, but this week, I wanted to go further. One of...

Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

Our Aufruf

[Guest post by Sam Goodman] I have fond memories of going to services as a youngster and looking forward...

Christian Jewish Wedding, Religion, Simchat Torah, Wedding Planning, Wedding Ritual, Weddings

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