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All pictures below were taken by Priceless Images Photography

There are a lot of pictures below so to make it a little easier, we have broken them down into the following categories.
Ketubah Signing	Bedeken
Processional	Hakafot (Circling)
The Erusin - Wines, Vows and Rings	Nissuin (Nuptials)
Recessional	Miscellaneous

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The Ketubah is the hebrew marriage contract dating back to ancient times. Today most texts reflect on a couple's commitment to love, honor, cherish and support one another. In addition, the ketubah is usually printed in an artistic and creative way as a keepsake for the Bride and Groom.

Groomsmen, Best Man, Rabbi, Grandmother of the Groom, Groom, Bridesmaids, Matron of Honor, Maid of Honor - Music: "Trumpet Voluntary"by Jeremiah Clarke

Bride - Music: "Trumpet Tune"by Henry Purcell

Hakafot is traditionally, the custom of the Bride circling the Groom seven times. We have chosen a more egalitarian interpretation where we will circle each other three times then together once. This circling is a way of demonstrating how central we are to each others thoughts and very being.

The Erusin, the first part of the wedding ceremony, begins with the blessing over the wine and the giving and the acceptance of the rings between the Bride and Groom, coupled with the recitation of the Hebrew formula known as haray aht, which translates as, "By this ring you are consecrated to me as my wife/husband according to the traditions of Israel". This part of the ceremony is complete when the rings (plain gold bands) are placed on the hands, traditionally on the right index finger, which stems from the ancient belief that the index finger was directly connected to the heart.

The Nissuin is the second part of the wedding ceremony. It consists of the Shevah B'rachot and the breaking of the glass. The Shevah B'rachot or seven blessings are recited by the Rabbi over a full cup of wine. The seven blessings give praise for the creation of the fruit of the vine, the earth, humanity, for creating man and woman in G-d's image, for the miracle of birth, for bringing the Bride and Groom together, and for the joy of the Bride and Groom. A glass is now placed on the floor, and the Groom shatters it with his foot. This act serves as an expression of sadness at the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and identifies the couple with the spiritual and national destiny of the Jewish people. This Jewish ritual marks the conclusion of the ceremony and is traditionally where the audience shouts *Mazel Tov*! We encourage you all to do so.

Music: "Ode to Joy"by Beethoven