Offering yourself in marriage is the most frightening step many people will take. A marriage lasts longer than a school or career choice and is that final step in the growing up process. For that reason, there are many traditional trappings in the ceremony itself. Some Jewish wedding traditions include exchanging rings and vows, reciting or singing the Hebrew Seven Blessings, wearing head coverings and breaking the glass at the end of the ceremony. Including Jewish wedding blessings or any of these traditional things in Jewish wedding ceremonies will add a special touch to your day.

Rather than an attempt to exclude anyone present at your marriage, Jewish wedding traditions are very inclusive. Sharing your love through the recitation of vows and exchange of the rings is a beautiful sight to most guests, and including a chuppa, head coverings and the breaking of glass will bring back special memories for them. In addition to putting your guests at ease, by including these Jewish wedding rituals, you are including your own marriage with those long-lasting unions from the past.

When planning the future, looking to the past can help determine how you would like your life to be. However, without someone to help in the planning you may forget those personal touches. Rabbi Allen is here not only to officiate but to help in writing Jewish wedding ceremonies. Rather than inserting names in a generic Jewish wedding ceremony, the rabbi will meet with the bride and groom to tailor it to their tastes. In this way, you aren't simply getting married, but making a very personal pledge to your mate. The best Jewish wedding will have your heart at the heart of the ceremony.

Rabbi Allen will help determine what scriptural readings best match your personality, what songs would highlight the day and which Jewish wedding rituals should be included. He will also conduct premarital counseling with the parties to help defer any future conflicts. Marriage is hard and joining two faiths or cultures can make it more difficult. When planning the best Jewish wedding, don't forget to plan for the future as well.

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