The Hebrew tradition of the veiling of the bride stems from the biblical story of Rebecca; veiling herself before meeting her husband Isaac. Tradition states: when Rebecca went to Isaac’s family’s area, she saw a man in a field and asked who he was; the reply was Isaac your husband to be; at that point Rebecca placed her veil over herself. Many see the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca as a marriage made in heaven and with great reverence the tradition of the veiling the bride was incorporated into Jewish wedding ceremonies.

For the "veiling of the bride" the groom’s father and the bride’s father along with the Rabbi and other members of the wedding party escort the groom to the bride’s reception area (this would be where the bride Read the rest of Why the Groom Veils the Bride – A Jewish Wedding Tradition »

Chuppah – A Jewish Wedding Tradition
Not just a wedding decoration, the Chuppah (wedding canopy) is an ancient religious custom, which has evolved in to a deep and rich wedding tradition.

The chuppah, (Hebrew for marriage canopy) is a four-pole fabric covered canopy, which the bride and groom stand under during the wedding ceremony. The chuppah or huppah as some spell it, is a symbol of the home. Just as Abraham and his wife Sarah’s tent was open on all four sides, to welcome friends, relatives Read the rest of Chuppah – A Jewish Wedding Tradition »