Rabbi Bradley Shavit ArtsonDean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.Diamant is a treasure. She has become teacher and sage to thousands. The New Jewish Wedding was great before — now it is essential.Rabbi Lawrence HoffmanProfessor of Liturgy, Hebrew Union College and cofounder of Synagogue 2000
An extraordinary revision of an extraordinary book — the first and still [...]

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The Aisle, the Altar, and the Alternatives
Fancying flowers for the ceremony? Think: location, location, location. We hate to put your personal style on the back burner for a moment, but the primary consideration here is the ceremony site. Many chapels and temples, for example, neither need nor allow extra adornment, while others are open to [...]

The Grand Entrance
There are few arrivals better designed to send a chill up your spine and a tear down your cheek than a radiant bride crossing the threshold. In the traditional Christian procession, the groom, best man, and officiant stand at the altar. Up the aisle come the ushers, followed by the bridesmaids, the maid [...]

A Good Day to Tie the Knot
Of the 365 calendar days in a common year, only one will be the magical date of your anniversary. Given that, picking the wedding date can feel highly romantic, even a bit mystical. Many couples select a date that links to a special event in their courtship or a [...]

Big-Day Delegations
You’ve just accepted an invitation to join the wedding party, and you’re thrilled. It means a new dress (or suit), fun pre-wedding parties to indulge in, and a chance to share a little of the spotlight. But along with the role comes responsibility. Tasks differ according to your role, but one duty every attendant [...]

For some couples, a traditional wedding in their house of worship has been the game plan since the get-go. Attending the weddings of fellow church members has made you familiar with the ceremonial structure. But soon you’re to be the couple of the hour, so you’ll need to know every detail of your religion’s wedding [...]