Lifecycle Rituals

Ketubah with gold rings and purple border

I was asked to be a ketubah witness at my friend’s wedding. What do I need to know?

The wedding partners honor two friends by asking them to sign the document as witnesses. Usually, the witnesses are expected to sign their names in Hebrew. If you aren’t sure how to do that, ask the wedding couple for guidance and they can speak with their clergy about how to make that work.

Lifecycle Rituals

Should we invite our officiating rabbi or cantor – along with a partner or spouse – to our wedding reception?

Your officiating rabbi or cantor – along with a partner or guest – will certainly appreciate an invitation to your reception. It’s a thoughtful gesture on your part, and some consider it proper etiquette.