The Chuppah (Huppah or wedding canopy) is the symbol of the new couple’s home. Whether you want to be married under a Chuppah, bridal canopy, or wedding arch/arbor, you will want to keep a few things in mind for your wedding.
Outdoor weddings are beautiful. Remember that Mother Nature is unpredictable and have a back up plan. Where will you get married if it rains, sleets, or hails? Even a lovely sunny day can give way to strong winds so make sure that your wedding arch is securely anchored to the ground. Having some sort of reinforcement for the sides is helpful also. You can use plants, flowers, or other decorations to “hide” cinder blocks or other support systems. Bees, wasps, and other flying pests are less likely to bother artificial flowers and foliage on your arch. If using real flowers, try to decorate the canopy the day of (or very close to the ceremony time) so the flowers look fresh instead of wilting and droopy.
For your indoor ceremony (not in a church), find out the restrictions ahead of time for placing a Chuppah in the ceremony area. Most facilities have limits on how you can secure the canopy/arch. Your indoor ceremony will have fewer “weather-related” problems than an outside ceremony. You will want to confirm that candles can be used near the canopy. You should consider using drip-less candles to avoid any potential fire hazards.
Regardless of an indoor or outdoor ceremony, the Chuppah adds beauty to a wedding and will offer a wonderful back drop for photos after your vows.
Enjoy your planning!
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such a nice blog.
berto xxx
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