About Chuppahs
What is a chuppah?
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What is a chuppah? |
| A chuppah, traditionally, is the cloth canopy under which the bride and groom stand in a Jewish
wedding ceremony. There are several interpretations of the meaning of the chuppah in the Jewish wedding tradition, but
today it's most commonly described as representing the couple's first home together, with its open sides symbolizing a home
always open to loved ones. The term "chuppah" is sometimes applied to the entire structure that supports the wedding canopy, but when we use the term we are referring only to the canopy itself. [back to top] |
Are chuppahs (wedding canopies) only appropriate for Jewish wedding ceremonies? |
| Not at all. The practice of marrying a couple beneath a canopy or other sheltering structure is
found in many cultural
traditions, from the elaborate and beautiful mandaps used in Hindu weddings to the flower-covered arches
that are used in many Christian
ceremonies. We believe a wedding canopy is an appropriate choice for any bride and groom who find meaning and inspiration in this tradition. We are delighted to create wedding canopies that honor the beliefs and traditions of each couple, no matter their religious or cultural background. [back to top] |
Do you provide poles or a frame for use with your chuppahs? |
| We don't, but it is usually simple to arrange for your florist to provide poles or a freestanding
structure for your canopy. Some florists will have a frame in a specific size only, so if you would like a free-standing chuppah,
be sure to check with your florist before making your final decision about the size of your canopy. [back to top] |
What can we do with our chuppah after the wedding? |
We love to be asked this question! We encourage all couples to think a bit before the wedding about
what they might like to do with their chuppah afterward. Some of our favorite ways to use a chuppah after the wedding
include:
using it as a quilt or bedcovering hanging it above your bed, or as a canopy above a child's bed using it as a baby coverlet, or to wrap a baby for their naming ceremony or bris having it disassembled, and the materials used to make challah covers, table runners, and other special items for family and friends [back to top] |