Weddings & Marriage

A checklist of 7 things to consider, from clergy to chuppah.

Why the Jewish wedding ceremony ends with a famous bang.

From chuppah to glass-breaking, here's what to expect at Jewish nuptials.

36 Questions for Jewish Lovers

Rabbi and marriage counselor Ari Sytner offers 36 questions for Jewish couples to achieve greater intimacy and harmony.

How to make your wedding both authentically Jewish and personally meaningful.

A guide to finding the right document for your wedding.

The traditions, rituals and liturgy for Jewish weddings.

Rabbis and cantors aren't the only options, and chemistry matters.

Once taboo, "marrying out" is now commonplace and — outside Orthodoxy — widely accepted.

Tweaking the traditional rituals and blessings for LGBT wedding ceremonies.

My Jewish Learning's official wedding gift guide.

Finding a partner through a matchmaker (shadchan) is traditional in some Jewish communities.

What do Jewish wedding rings look like and what do they mean?

From fresh Israeli cuisine to classic brisket, this list covers it all.

10 tips for making families, friends and guests of all backgrounds feel comfortable and welcome on your big day.