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: formal prenuptial conditions or agreement made at a Jewish betrothal ceremony.

More often than not the ceremony takes place in a synagogue, but there is no rule saying that it must be held in a synagogue - as long as the chupa is present and the ceremony is under a rabbi's supervision it can be held anywhere - these days it is increasingly common to hold Jewish weddings in hotels and other venues ...

Symbolically, the breaking of the glass reminds us of the fragile nature of life. The custom has also come to symbolize the shattering of the old and the beginning of the new.

During a Jewish marriage ceremony, the couple crushes a glass. It's meant to be a moment of remembrance for the destruction of the Jewish temples. The glass also has several symbolic meanings associated with the wedding.

The breaking of plate or glass is to remember two of the most important and tragic events of Jewish history: It also symbolizes the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and foreshadows the breaking of the glass that is part of the wedding ceremony itself.

: formal prenuptial conditions or agreement made at a Jewish betrothal ceremony.

Traditionally Jewish weddings are held outside with a canopy (chuppah) covering the bride (kallah) and groom (chatan). The ceremony includes two distinct rituals, the betrothal (kiddushin) and the completion of the marriage itself (ni'usin).

Under the Chuppah, the Rabbi, Cantor or sometimes a valued family member does a blessing over wine followed by giving thanks. The bride and groom then proceed to drink the wine. It is Jewish law that the groom must give the bride an object of value as a gift. In modern times, a ring is used.