It is important to understand that there is not a unified set of customs for a Jewish wedding that is followed by all  Jewish people in the world.

Depending on the country of origin of the Bride and Groom, there are numerous Jewish wedding customs which have developed over many centuries in different parts of the world. Some of them were taken  from the local population of the country of origin. There are however some unique American Jewish wedding customs which are followed by many American Jews. Many of these customs are explained in the interfaith wedding  section. 

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Suggested Jewish Wedding Format

2. Bedeken

3.The Processional to the ceremony

4. Circling the Groom

5.Wine blessings

6. Engagement blessings

7. Vows

8. Covering the Bride and Groom with a Tallit (a prayer shawl)

9.Ring ceremony

10.Wedding’s seven blessings

11."Yichud" (a few minutes of seclusion for the newlyweds)