Huppah

The huppah—meaning 'that which covers or floats above'—is a canopy supported by poles. It is a sign of God's presence at the wedding and in the home, and it symbolizes the home the bridal couple will establish together. While the huppah represents the emotional, physical and spiritual transition in the lives of the new couple, its frailness mirrors the fragility of peace within the home. Maybe you're the bride, or the mother of the bride. Maybe you're Jewish, or maybe you're not, but your groom is! A huppah is traditional in a Jewish wedding, but it is not halakah (Jewish law)—it is more of a custom. This beautiful tradition is easy to incorporate into your wedding plans, whether you will be married in a synagogue or elsewhere, indoors or outside, in a ceremony as traditional or as modern as you choose. A huppah is a great way to incorporate the traditions of older generations into today... or, a great way to start a tradition of your very own