Chatan – groom
Kallah – bride
Kittel – white garment that some grooms wear
Kabbalat Panim – reception, takes place before the Chupa
Tena’im – ceremony that takes place during the reception
Badeken – the covering of the bride by a veil
Birkat kallah – special prayer that bride says during the badeken, often it is written out decoratively and is displayed in the home
Chuppah – the canopy
Shehecheyanu – the blessing that God has brought us to this moment
Talit – prayer shawl
Kiddushin – sanctification, refers to the wine that is drunk and the actual wedding
Ketubah – Marriage Contract
Sheva brachot – seven blessing recited under the chupah
Mazel Tov – congratulations!
Yichud room – room where bride and groom go after the wedding, where they may eat and spend some time together before rejoining the festivities
Seudah – festive meal
Birkat Hamazon – grace after meals
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