Kimberly & Todd's Wedding

Kimberly and Todd are such a wonderful couple. It is because of couples like them, that I especially love what I do.
When together, their eyes sparkle and are always fixed on each other as though no one else is in the room.
Their love for one another is special and it is evident in the love and respect they show for one another.

The wedding ceremony that united them in marriage was equally as special. It was truly a blessed day for them and all who were in attendance. The traditional ceremony was spiritually centered on Jewish tradition and customs dating back thousands of years.

One of many such beautiful traditions is the groom's veiling of the bride's face, just prior to the wedding ceremony. This tradition is to symbolically acknowledge that the bride is indeed one's beloved. As Todd veiled Kimberly's face you could see in his eyes that he was very happy to acknowledge and say that yes, Kimberly was the one he indeed wanted to marry.

Kimberly looked radiant as her sweet mother and maid of honor walked her down the aisle. When she reached Todd under the Chuppah, she engaged in the ancient Jewish wedding tradition where she circled her groom seven times, symbolizing the "new family circle" she was creating with him.

Afterwards, the Rabbi recited the Sheva B'rakhot, or seven Jewish wedding blessings, which praise G-d and wish the couple blessing in their new life.

Finally, the best-known traditions of Jewish weddings occured-- the breaking of the wedding glass.

After a beautifully presented, delicious kosher meal everyone enjoyed dancing and singing. In every way, it was a beautiful wedding day. We all ended the evening thankful that all went just according to Kimberly and Todd's beautiful plan for their wedding day.

Kimberly and Todd, I will always remember you. My love, respect and good wishes to you both always. May your married life together be greater than you could have ever imagined!

Mazel tov!

Photography courtesy of Jessi LeMay Photography