Distribution of Assignments and Honors During the ceremony, there are various honors that may be given to friends or family. Escorts to the chuppah Witnesses to the ketubah Witnesses to the ceremony Bearers of the chuppah Reading of the ketubah Recitation of the Seven Blessings Witnesses for the yichud Speeches in conjunction with the ceremony Invitation (zimun) to Grace after Meal Witnesses should be observant adult Jewish males, and those reciting the blessings should be Jewish males as well. If you plan to honor friends or relatives, coordinate this matter with the officiating rabbi. If you do not wish to honor anyone, the rabbi can arrange for witnesses to be present.
Distribution of Assignments and Honors
During the ceremony, there are various honors that may be given to friends or family.
Escorts to the chuppah Witnesses to the ketubah Witnesses to the ceremony Bearers of the chuppah Reading of the ketubah Recitation of the Seven Blessings Witnesses for the yichud Speeches in conjunction with the ceremony Invitation (zimun) to Grace after Meal
Witnesses should be observant adult Jewish males, and those reciting the blessings should be Jewish males as well. If you plan to honor friends or relatives, coordinate this matter with the officiating rabbi. If you do not wish to honor anyone, the rabbi can arrange for witnesses to be present.