Many Jewish weddings begin with the ketubah signing in a smaller room with close family and witnesses, followed by the ceremony under the chuppah. The hora usually starts the dancing once the couple enters the reception.
What to plan for
- Book a quiet room and a table for the ketubah signing, and tell the photographer when it starts.
- Many couples don't marry on Shabbat or certain holidays. Check the date with your rabbi before you book.
- Have sturdy chairs ready for lifting the couple during the hora, and brief the band on when to start it.