Nishima Kaplan's Fine Art for the Jewish Wedding. A Ketubah as Unique as your Love.

A wedding not only cements the relationship between two individuals-- it also brings together two families and possibly two different religions and cultures. The choices you make in your interfaith wedding planning can show both your families that you care about and respect your shared heritages and religious traditions.

In this series of articles, we will lead you through the intricacies of the Interfaith Wedding Ceremony, with lots of fun tips and suggestions about how to create a meaningful ceremony that balances tradition and romance.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 THE INTERFAITH WEDDING OFFICIANT

• Finding an Officiant
• Multiple Officiants
• The Two Wedding Solution (When an Interfaith Wedding Isn’t the Answer)

 THE INTERFAITH KETUBAH (Marriage Contract)

• Ketubah Texts
• What if we don't have Hebrew names?
• Signing your Ketubah
• What to look for when purchasing a Ketubah

 THE CHUPPAH (wedding canopy)

 THE INTERFAITH WEDDING CEREMONY

• Walking down the aisle
• Exchanging Rings
• Wedding Vows
• Concluding the Ceremony and Breaking the Glass

 PERSONALIZING YOUR CEREMONY

• Rituals from Other Religions
• Interfaith Wedding Fashion
• The Wedding Program

 THE RECEPTION

• Interfaith Reception Menu Ideas
• Jewish Reception Traditions

More Jewish Wedding Traditions, Links & Resources