Our Whirlwind, Long-Distance Engagement: An Interfaith Love Story
It would surprise a lot of people to find out that I—the least spontaneous person I know—jumped right into the...
What You Can Learn from Our Big Day
Since I’ve never been married, I have nothing to compare it to, but September 8, 2018 was the BEST DAY EVER!
Our...
Multiracial, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, Wedding Stories, Wedding Tips, 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
New Styles in Chuppot (Wedding Canopies)
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A circle of snowflakes, each one unique. A handstitched pillow, dipped in pink paint. A genealogical...
The Jewish Marriage Contract (Ketubah)
In this article, we will explain what a ketubah is and why it has remained a significant part of a Jewish...
The C Word
It’s the conversation topic almost every interfaith couple dreads (that is, if one of the members is Christian)....
Dating, Hanukkah, Hanukkah & Christmas, Love, Relationships, Weddings
Love Despite Opposition: An Italian Jew and Pakistani Muslim
When arranged marriages were common practice, it was background and families that brought couples together....
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
A Girl, a Guy and a Waffle House
In case you didn’t notice from the pictures, Femi and I are a devilishly handsome, interfaith, interracial couple....
Dating, Identity, Love, Relationships, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Two Traditions United for a Perfect Wedding Weekend
A few weeks ago, I posted some pictures from our honeymoon along with an account of my first Yom Kippur fasting...
Christian Jewish Wedding, Newlywed, Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Recap, 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, Jewish and Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Recap, Wedding Stories, Weddings
Swipe Right for True Love
OK, I’ll come clean: I wasn’t expecting to meet my wife on Tinder.
I’m not some app-phobic, anti-technology...
Dating, Love, Relationships, Religion, Wedding Stories, 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
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
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
How a Slightly Disorganized and Overwhelmed Interfaith Couple Organized a Jewish Wedding Ceremony
I tried incredibly hard to make the wedding planning process as organized as I could. I had spreadsheets upon...
Making Time to Reflect Before the Big Day
We’re counting down the days—less than one month until the wedding! Plenty of friends and family have been...
Marrying Off a Daughter as a Values Clarification Exercise
Marrying off a daughter is a values clarification exercise. While the wedding ceremony ostensibly serves to...
Q&A with Anita Diamant on The Jewish Wedding Now
Lindsey Silken: How is this version of your wedding book more inclusive of all who identify as Jewish or are...
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