Destination Weddings in IsraelIsraeli Weddings can be held in the cosmopolitan city of Tel Aviv, or in sacred Jerusalem with its many world-famous sites. You might choose a unique and personal exchange of vows in a historic setting, or maybe you prefer to celebrate with a traditional Jewish ceremony.
A characteristic Jewish wedding ceremony is usually held outside, under a canopy known as a chupah. This is a symbol of the home that you will share, and is open on all sides to represent hospitality. The bride wears a pure white robe and a veil. Many rituals are performed during the ceremony, all of which have deep significance for your future life together, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship between husband and wife.
First, the bride will circle the groom seven times, figuratively building the walls of your new home. The number seven is also symbolic of wholeness and completeness. The betrothal blessing is then recited, and you drink from a cup of wine, a symbol of joy in Jewish tradition.
You will exchange rings, and at this point you are married. The groom will then shatter a wine glass with his foot, which is an ancient custom representing the destruction of Jerusalem. You will then celebrate your Israeli wedding reception with music and dancing where your friends and family will toast your happiness.
Israel is a very special country to visit. Beyond the cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv is some picturesque countryside, such as the Galilee region of green valleys and verdant forests, bordering its tranquil sea. The town of Bethlehem is filled with shrines to its holy past, and the ancient fortress at Masada offers incredible views. It is located near the Dead Sea - in which a float is an unforgettable experience.
Israel is a unique land filled with history, where your wedding will be a day to remember forever |
