A chuppah, or canopy, is a piece of decor that sits at the altar during a Jewish ceremony to symbolize the home that the bride and groom will build together. Traditionally, the four poles are carried down the aisle by members of the wedding party. From there, it can either be secured at the altar, or the wedding party members can continue to hold it up throughout the ceremony. The groom walks underneath first to symbolize his ownership of the home, then the bride walks in to symbolize the groom providing for her. No offense to tradition, but we'll probably walk underneath together because that's more our style!
The chuppah is usually open on all sides, to symbolize the hospitality of an open home. The chuppah is typically covered, to symbolize God's presence over the home and over the marriage. The cover can be designed with traditional Jewish symbols...
...or it can be a more modern and unique design...
...or it might not even be fabric at all!
The chuppah itself can come in all shapes and sizes.
Some chuppahs aren't even covered on top, but the concept is still the same. Plus, it serves as a great way for the couples' personalities to shine through!
So what will our chuppah look like? Well, we wanted it to fit in with the rest of our whimsical garden decor.
What's the significance behind your ceremony decor?
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