Each wedding is made different by the myriad choices that every couple and every family make concerning that day. But beyond these subtle differences, couples can focus on certain elements of a Jewish wedding and make those parts uniquely their own. Here are suggestions for those who want to consider personalizing parts of their wedding ceremony or festivities.
Synagogues often have a chuppah that couples can use and further decorate with flowers and greens.
But some couples may want to consider creating their own chuppah or having one created just for them, that they can then use afterward in some way. Couples, or some family members, can buy a square or rectangular piece of fabric, depending on the area they need to cover in the synagogue or hall they are using, and decorate it in ways that suit them. Techniques for decorating the fabric might include embroidery, applique, quilting, or painting. Afterward, the chuppah, or the decorated section, can become a unique wall hanging. Tallit weaver Phyllis Schatz will take two tallitot and create a chuppah from them.