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Planning a Religious Ceremony

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by Leah Steenstra

Jewish Weddings

• Wedding cannot be held on the Sabbath day or on major holidays.
• The couple is allowed to have their wedding ceremony outside of the synagogue, but the ceremony must take place under a Chuppah. This symbolizes a husband bringing his wife into their home.
• The highlight of the ceremony is the exchange of rings. Other memorable elements are the blessing of the wine, the reading of the Ketubah and the breaking of the glass.

Muslim Weddings

• The ceremony is the signing of the wedding contract. It lasts only for about five minutes.
• The public celebration can last for days afterwards.
• The celebration begins with a Walima, which is a feast where chicken, fish and rice are served.
• Toward the end of the festivities, the bride is often lifted like royalty and "displayed" for the crowd to see. Afterwards, she is given to the groom and the public celebration is considered over.

Buddhist Weddings

• Ceremonies are usually designed by the couple and are quite simple.
• An O jujo, a 21-bead strand, is used to offer prayers and incense to Buddha.

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