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Website Jul 17
Can I Have a Chuppah at my Wedding Even Though I’m Not Jewish?
I had a bride pose an interesting question to me the other day. She loves the look of a Chuppah, but she isn’t Jewish. She wanted to know whether or not she could have one at her wedding.
Let’s start with the definition of a Chuppah. A Chuppah is a canopy under which a Jewish bride and groom get married. The Chuppah represents the home that the couple will build together. It is created by using four poles with fabric or a tallis (a religious prayer shawl) stretched across the top. Some of them are very ornate with flowers, others are just the tallis and four poles. The literal translation of Chuppah is canopy, so yes, regardless of whether or not you are Jewish, you may have a canopy at your wedding!
Here are some of my favorite Chuppahs:
Courtesy of Petals by Design in Orlando
Courtesy of Petals by Design
Courtesy of DamonTucci.com (photo) and Raining Roses (design)
Courtesy of Unruephoto.com (photo) and dalsimerflorist.com (design)
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Your partner in perfect planning,
Susan
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leony@ wedding planning