PartySlate’s Regional Lead Katie Leviton knew that she wanted her wedding chuppah to be different from the others that she had seen throughout the years. “I went to 12 weddings prior to my own,” she tells us, “and I really wanted our chuppah to be a center focus of the event.”
Many couples share Katie’s wish. Nina Vosko, Director of Sales and Marketing at Yanni Design Studio, a luxury event design company, shares, “The chuppah design is one of the most important elements of a Jewish wedding. The ceremony that occurs between the newlywed couple underneath the chuppah symbolizes two souls becoming one and the creation of a Jewish home.”
Chuppah designs continue to evolve over the years. “In the Jewish religion,” Vosko tells us, “a chuppah requires a cloth canopy and four poles to symbolize the creation of a jewish home.” From there, styles diverge. Vosko continues, “Once a couple comes in for their design consultation, we build off of their design ideas while adding a YDS touch!” You’ll find some of their gorgeous designs below, ranging from one style to the next.
Katie’s own chuppah, designed by HMR Designs, began with her wedding style. “I wanted my wedding to be modern, with the chuppah as the wow statement for the ceremony. I originally saw a whimsical chuppah with strung flowers and loved how different it looked,” she told us. “But after finding a photo of one with crystals, I was sold. I loved that there were no flowers and it sparkled in every photo.” The beauty of the design continued to dazzle guests even after the ceremony ended. “We used the ‘roof’ of the chuppah as a canopy over the band, and it was the perfect addition to the stage,” she tells us.
Finding the right Jewish wedding chuppah is an important part of your wedding to-do list. As Katie explains, “To this day, three years later, I still have people compliment the chuppah.” Keep reading to discover some of our favorite chuppah designs to complement your own wedding style. We’ll also connect you with the best design teams in the industry. With PartySlate, planning a wedding has never been easier.
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Flower Chuppahs
Modern Chuppahs
Tasseled Chuppahs
Garden Chuppahs
Unique Lighting Chuppahs
Birch Chuppahs
Drapery Chuppahs
Tropical Chuppahs
Flower Chuppahs
Flower chuppahs embrace the beauty of the natural world while easily accommodating any wedding color palette or style. Remember, floral availability will vary from season to season; so work with your design team to determine which blooms are right for you.
This lavish chuppah wreath, designed by Buds and Blooms LA, pops against an enchanted forest backdrop aglow in twinkling lights.
This concert hall wedding, planned by Chris Weinberg Events, was transformed into a lush garden setting with white cherry blossoms and a complementary white floral chuppah from Jose Graterol Designs.
This stunning chuppah from Xquisite Events wows with a floral fade that makes us fall in love with ombré designs all over again.
This elegant wedding, planned by Amy Mancuso Events, features a stunning chuppah with an asymmetrical floral design that pairs modern flair with organic vibes.
Event planner and designer Pejy Kash Events perfected the dreamy vibes at this elegant wedding with an ethereal baby’s breath chuppah illuminated by candlelight.
Pejy Kash Events partnered with floral team Ivie Joy Floral Arts to create this whimsical chuppah that featured everything from colorful pampas grass to bright blooms in every color of the rainbow.
Yanni Design Studio captured the quiet beauty of spring with this garden-inspired chuppah laden in soft, creamy hues.
This vibrant wedding chuppah by designer Konstantinos Floral Design & Décor and event planner Pejy Kash Events brings a pop of bold color to this moody and majestic ballroom.
Modern Chuppahs
Modern Chuppahs range from sleek geometric structures to artistic and asymmetrical designs. Expect to see unique materials such as mirrored metals and translucent lucite. This modern style is perfect for the couple who love optical illusions or dramatic designs.
This mirrored chuppah, with a crown of monochromatic white blooms from Empty Vase, adds a modern touch to this dreamy Jewish wedding that was planned by Sacks Productions.
This chuppah by HOOP Event Rentals draws all eyes with a dreamy drift of pink petals suspended in modern lucite panels.
Everly Rose Events and Celio’s Design have us swooning with this stunning mirrored wedding aisle that leads to a sleek mirrored chuppah with a modern slant of white blooms.
Renowned event planner Guerdy Design from The Real Housewives of Miami impresses us with this luxe chuppah that cascades down an elevated stage. Upended white blooms by Tantawan Bloom create a romantic floral canopy over the couple, as well.
Tasseled Chuppahs
Tasseled chuppahs range from sleek modern designs to ultra-romantic and dreamy structures. For a more sophisticated look, choose a shimmering crystal fringe. To embrace a more ethereal vibe, lean toward cascading florals or satiny ribbons.
This gorgeous chuppah, designed by HMR Designs, captured our PartySlate Regional Lead’s desire for something unique. Glittering crystal fringe brought an artistic touch to this sleek and sophisticated ceremony setting.
This chuppah by Yanni Design Studio is straight out of a fairytale with its shimmering fabric tassels dripping with glittering crystals.
HMR Designs has us swooning with this waterfall of floating white florals that dreamily melt into the backdrop of white drapery.
This glamorous wedding, planned by LV Event Designs, takes our breath away with a sleek mirrored chuppah complete with a waterfall of suspended crystals.
Garden Wedding Chuppahs
Trees hold a special place in the Jewish tradition (in fact, trees have their very own holiday called Tu Bishvat). Therefore, it’s no surprise that Jewish weddings often take place in beautiful garden settings.
Garden-style chuppahs can range from picturesque gazebos to custom-crafted designs that emulate the “Tree of Life” itself. Use accentual florals to elevate the romantic ambiance, or highlight the beauty of the natural world with an emphasis on pure greenery.
This unique red and pink wedding, designed by Birch Event Design, wows at every turn. We love how the trellis chuppah with winding greenery and pink blooms lends softness to the more dramatic décor found throughout the celebration.
This simple, yet elegant garden chuppah by Yanni Design Studio captures the tranquility of a summer afternoon with its natural greenery and delicate pink blooms.
This lush chuppah by Apotheosis Events and David Beahm Experiences evokes the lavish growth of the surrounding garden greenery with an abundance of foliage and pale blooms.
This romantic summer wedding, planned by Claire Bean Events, reminds us that greenery easily wows on its own — especially when accompanied by organic woven branches.
In Judaism, the Tree of Life is a metaphor for Torah. Event planner Victoria Dubin Events and designer Ed Libby Events brought this beautiful symbol to life with a “Tree of Life” chuppah fashioned from mirrored panels and an abundance of white blooms.
This elegant summer wedding, planned by Amy Katz Events, features a beautiful gazebo-style chuppah with luxuriant blooms by Birch Event Design.
Chuppahs With Unique Lighting
Shine a spotlight on you and your beloved with beautiful wedding lighting beneath or around your chuppah. Consider suspending a chandelier beneath your chuppah canopy or adding cold fireworks at its flank. Other unique lighting options include twinkling string lights and vibrant uplighting.
This newlyweds’ embrace under a gorgeous colorful chuppah became even more special with the addition of cold sparks by The Lighter Side.
This refined chuppah by Storybook Weddings & Events and HMR Designs reinvents the traditional chuppah design with a glimmering focal-point chandelier.
KEHOE DESIGNS has us swooning once again with this over-the-top white floral chuppah crowned with clusters of illuminated chandeliers.
This imaginative ceiling décor by The Sacred Space Miami reminds us to think outside the chuppah when it comes to ceremony décor. We love how this one-of-a-kind ceiling installation of interwoven branches, twinkling lights, and delicate paper cranes turns a traditional handheld chuppah into the most magical spot in the room.
Birch Chuppahs
Birch chuppahs are a popular choice for outdoor ceremonies, rustic wedding styles, or boho-style celebrations. Such a beautiful structure shines on its own with a simple addition of delicate blooms or greenery. We also love how multiple trunks can add texture to your final chuppah design.
This boho wedding kept the ceremony simple and elegant with a birch chuppah decorated with delicate pink and cream blooms by Susie Glessner.
This unique birch chuppah, decorated with floral by Carroll’s Florist, draws the eye with its asymmetrical birch poles and neutral color palette with a pop of soft coral.
Jewish Wedding Chuppahs With Drapery
Drapery softens any setting. Chuppahs decorated in drapery add instant romance to your wedding ceremony — regardless of style. Stick with a monochromatic color palette or subtle color shifts for a more refined look. Add tendrils of greenery or floral accents to further soften or embolden the aesthetic.
We love texture on texture. This white-draped chuppah by HMR Design both blends and contrasts with the darker gold drapery in the background — creating a beautiful layering effect.
This upscale wedding by Michigan Avenue Events keeps the color palette cool and clean with a gauzy white drapery lined in a garland of white blooms by Flowers for Dreams.
Lavish by Laila planned this elegant ballroom wedding to beautiful effect with layers of dreamy white drapery. An all-white aisle created a seamless bridge between the entrance and chuppah.
Chuppahs with Tropical Flair
We love tropical weddings for their tranquil beach color palettes, lavish flora, and dramatic ocean views. Take your cues from the picture-perfect scenery, and fashion your chuppah with a tropical vibe.
For greenery, look to monstera leaves and decadent palm fronds. Consider some of our favorite tropical flowers such as birds of paradise, orchids, and laceleaf. Whether you choose a sleek design to keep the views in sight, or a lush chuppah laden with greenery, make sure to choose décor that heightens the natural beauty of your tropical surroundings.
We love how this tropical chuppah by Tai Flora Luxe Decor creates a beautiful canopy of palm fronds accented with lush white orchids. The subtle pop of gold and crimson toward the bottom adds just the right amount of color for an elegant, yet tropical aesthetic.
This stunning tropical ceremony, planned by Melissa Davis Designs, plays with unique designs. We love how this one-of-a-kind modern wedding chuppah by Fiction Events belongs in a contemporary art museum with its sleek metal structure and clouds of baby’s breath punctuated by bright pink blooms.
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar set the scene for a lush wedding in paradise. A tropical chuppah with hot-pink orchids perfectly matched the real life flamingos that “attended” the ceremony.
Pink Wasabi Events ensured that this tropical wedding was pure perfection with a wooden chuppah adorned with eye-catching palm leaves and anthurium peachcicles.
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