The first principle to remember is that the ceremony should feel comfortable to you, the bride and groom. You want your marriage ceremony to exude how you feel and to be relevant to your beliefs. Then, you will want to take into consideration the religious traditions of both of your families. If the bride and the groom are of different faiths, it is wise to be inclusive and considerate of the beliefs of both sides. The core beliefs of most religions today are very similar and the areas of disagreement are relatively minor.

The Rabbi
The Jewish Rabbi performs many duties throughout a Jewish ceremony. This usually starts from the ketuvah (marriage contract). After much festivities, the ceremony is performed under a chuppah (decorated piece of cloth held outside). Under the chuppah, an honored Rabbi or family member then recites a blessing over wine, and a blessing that praises and thanks God for giving laws of sanctity and morality to preserve the sanctity of family life and of the Jewish people.

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