Jewish Wedding Traditions

The Jewish wedding day is filled with so many speical and unique moments that are sure to make great photographic memories.

Ketubah Singing | What is it ans why is it important?

The Ketubah Signing at a Jewish wedding is a great moment to capture those private and intimate moment between the bride and groom and their closest family and friends.  It is considered a great honor to be present at the ketubah signing so this means all the most important people are gathered in one place – the perfect opportunity for meaningful and special wedding photos.

Jewish Wedding Ceremonies

Jewish Wedding Ceremonies are spiritual and and religious and they are full of emotion and candid moments.  Anticipate smiles and emotional moments during the Jewish Wedding Ceremony.

Photography of the Chuppah

The Chuppah is an integral part of the Jewish Wedding ceremony.  Under its covering, two become one and your photographer will be there to capture each and every moment.

Not only are Chuppahs beautiful and symbolic structures, but they also often filter the sunlight to create stunning portraits.  This makes a beautiful backdrop for your family formals, r even tfor some artistic couples’ portraits.

There are many other details that are very important to the Jewish wedding day.  Some of theses include custom Yamakas, the wine challis for the Kiddushin, nd the Tallis that the couples’ parents wrap areound them during the ceremony.

During the wedding reception, anticipate a lot of exciting moments.  For example, funny jokes, emotional speech, or someone breaking it down on the dance floor.

Blessing of the Challah

The blessing of the Challah bread is a serious and intimate portion of the Jewish wedding reception before the rest of the party gest underway.  Usually, an elder in the family or a rabbi says a prayer blessing the bread, and then cuts it and takes a bit.  The bread is then taken and cut into pieces so that each table can partake.

Jewish Hora Dance

The Hora Dance is an extememly upbeat and exciting part of Jewish wedding traditions.  Guest link hands and dance the hora ina a circle with or around the bride and groom.  Family members of all ages can enjoy the fun and joyous tradition of the hora dance!