Regardless of the customs origin, this ritual is so important the entire service has been described as “The Matrimonial Coronation.” During the crowning, the best man, or koumbaros, places two ornate crowns on the couple’s heads. Passion, and are a reward for their virtue. Still another view is that the crowns represent the couple’s victory over
Others believe the rite evokes the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.
Most believe it symbolically crowns the bride and groom as king and queen of their own little kingdom, the home. There are many interpretations of this tradition. They are not only worn at the wedding, but are displayed in the couple’s home for a long time to come. Originally, wedding crowns were made of orange blossoms, which signify purity. The centerpiece of the ceremony is the elaborate crowns that are placed on the couple’s heads. In an Eastern Orthodox wedding, the couple gets to be king and queen for the day. It is a symbol of their prayer for peace.Ĭrowning Ceremony (from the Eastern Orthodox tradition) For _ and _, the breaking of the glass symbolizes the breaking down of barriers between all people everywhere. The breaking of the glass has many interpretations. It is traditional in Jewish weddings for the groom to break a glass with his foot. Before we conclude this ceremony with the traditional pronouncement and kiss, we need to be aware of another tradition that _ and _ have chosen to complete their ceremony.It is an expression of hope for the future. It represents the breaking down of barriers between all people. The breaking of the glass has an additional meaning. Even the strongest love is subject to disintegration. The fragility of the thin glass that breaks into countless pieces upon impact represents the fragility of human relationships. Our ceremony will conclude with a final blessing, followed by the ritual breaking of the glass.For those of you not familiar with this ritual, it is traditional to shout “Mazel Tov!” which means “Congratulations!” after the groom breaks the glass. May we be reminded to always treat each other with care, careful words, and careful actions. For _ and _, the fragility of the thin glass that breaks into countless pieces upon impact, reminds us of the fragility of human relationships. This ceremony concludes with the ritual breaking of the glass.Knowing that this marriage is permanent, the bride and groom should strive to show each other the love and respect befitting their spouse and the love of their life. That sometimes a single thoughtless act, breech of trust, or infidelity can damage a marriage in ways that are very difficult to undo – just as it would be so difficult to undo the breaking of this glass. But the breaking of the glass is also a warning of the frailty of a marriage. The bride and groom and everyone should consider these marriage vows as an irrevocable act – permanent and final, just as the breaking of this glass is unchangeable. The breaking of the glass at the end of a wedding ceremony serves to remind us of two very important aspects of a marriage.Please know it is traditional to shout “Mazel Tov!” which means “Congratulations!” and “Good Luck!” when the glass is broken. The loud noise of the church bells and the breaking of the glass sound the end of the ceremony, marking the transition from sacred space to the secular celebration. Both traditions have the same interpretation. Just as the Church bells are rung at the conclusion of a Christian wedding, the Jewish tradition is to have the groom break a glass with his foot.Breaking of the Glass (from the Jewish tradition)īelow are several ways to incorporate this ancient custom into a modern or interfaith ceremony. Please note, I would advise against using more than two rituals in a ceremony. At most weddings, the ritual exchange of rings is a focal point. You can use the ritual in it’s original ancient form or modernize it to make it meaningful to you.
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