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Although it is not recorded in the Talmud, an ancient tradition advises bride and groom to fast on the day of their wedding. (This applies both to those who are marrying for the first time and to those who are remarrying.) They fast from daybreak until after the chuppah, eating their first meal during their yichud seclusion at the end of the ceremony. Two reasons are advanced for fasting. First, tradition records that the sins of the bride and groom are forgiven on their wedding day. Because it is a day of forgiveness, it is considered a day of spiritual inventory and of repentance, akin to Yom Kippur—as represented by the fasting, the wearing of white, and the recitation of the confession at prayers (vidui and al chet). The second reason is more practical, and halakhically more functional. The Sages sought to avoid the drinking of liquor before the wedding, as guests and relatives toast the future—it is a long way from stag nights and prenuptial bacchanalias, customary the world over, to the fast day of the traditional Jew. Unlike a Yom Kippur-type fast, which would require observance until nightfall, the wedding fast lasts only until after the chuppah, even if it takes place in the afternoon. It is not necessary to "make-up" the fast (hashlamah) on another day, in the event of a midday chuppah. Even though it is a personal fast, there need be no formal acceptance or vow to fast. If the chuppah is delayed beyond nightfall, and fasting becomes difficult, bride and groom may eat, but not drink intoxicating beverages. If even during the day the fast becomes too burdensome, they should discontinue it rather than arrive ill at the chuppah (source: chabad .org) #hassidicwedding #jewishwedding

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Ever wonder why a Jewish bride covers her face with a veil under the wedding canopy? #jewishwedding #bride #jewishbride #weddingvibes #traditions #customs #bh #veil #tyh

Why do we break a glass at a Jewish wedding?Some say this is the last time that the groom gets to put his foot down 🤣Answer... the breaking of the glass represents the destruction of the temple and the fact that even though we are experiencing a moment of joy, there is still brokenness and suffering in the world. We are promised that if we remember the pain of others during our happy moments, then in the future in our sad moments, God will remember us.#breakglass #chuppah #jewishwedding

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