thoughtful wedding traditions
Nov 19, 2018
3 minutes
BY ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO
PHOTOGRAPH BY
ANGELA NEWTON ROY PHOTOGRAPHY
JEWISH
chuppah
A chuppah is the altar that Jewish couples stand beneath to exchange their vows. Made up of four corners and a covered “roof,” it’s meant to symbolize the new home the couple is building. Traditionally, the posts are held up by friends or family of the couple, but today, many duos simply have their chosen loved ones join them beneath it. The structure itself can be simple or fancy, ranging from a family heirloom fabric (like a tallit) to
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