How To Celebrate a Traditional Jewish Wedding

Music and Dance

Let the party begin! In more orthodox Jewish weddings, men and women dance separately. There are traditional songs and dances, such as the Hora. It is also traditional to raise the bride and groom on chairs during the dancing.

It is a mitzvah to make the bride and groom happy on their wedding day. Therefore, guests tend to participate and work hard to add joy to the celebration.

Feasting

After so much dancing, it is time to eat. A prayer is recited over the Challah Bread, and then the meal begins.

Toasting

During the meal, often the rabbi speaks and toasts are made. Then everyone says Grace After Meals (Birkat Hamazon) together, and they include the Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot).

The whole week following the wedding, friends and family organize festive meals for the new couple. The special Grace After Meals which includes the Seven Blessings (Sheva Brachot) is said during this week of festivities.