Breaking glass at weddings

We are jumping the broom and some other rituals are planned. What are you planning?

I have never seen it, but have heard of the traditions. I'm not sure how the venue would feel about the safety/liability aspect of broken glass on the floor in the US. I'm assuming you would have to buy the glasses as well, as the venue or caterer probably doesn't want you destroying dishes lol. I'm sure some parts of the country are better with accommodating the traditions

In Jewish weddings you break a glass, but it is typically a specific kind of glass that shatters neatly. It is also usually in a velvet bag or wrapped in a cloth so no shards go anywhere anyway and the groom doesn't get hurt. It's purpose is to remember the destruction of Jerusalem and the two temples, and it is referenced in the Talmud. The purpose is to take a moment to reflect on Jewish history in this time of joy.

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Fantastic! We did the Filipino chord, veil, and coins in the Church.

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Thank you for the background. I've only seen this in movies and it's such an exciting part of the ceremony.

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Ha, a part of me worries for the service professionals, too. Perhaps a home wedding would allow the joyful shattering of plates.

This is a specifically Jewish tradition. I wouldn't call it a superstition; it symbolizes that there is tragedy even in times of joy. Someone above explained it well. A lot of people also keep and repurpose the glass-- someone I know had the shards of their shattered glass embedded into a hannukiah (menorah).

I've heard of it being done in Jewish ceremonies, but I've never seen it in person. I've also heard of the Italian tradition of breaking a vase after the ceremony to symbolize the number of happy years the couple will have together, but I haven't seen that one in person either.

View Quoted Comment Oh I have seen that tradition. That is so touching! Culture is so beautiful I love seeing it represented in weddings.