Easy DIY Chuppah
Jewish wedding canopy rentals can be pretty steep, but with this Easy DIY Chuppah frame, you will save tons of money when you incorporate this beautiful tradition. This tutorial will show you how to make a chuppah quickly and with only a few materials you can find at your local hardware store.
Since the bases of the canopy are flower pots, you can incorporate your wedding flowers for a personalized and beautiful touch. Your guests will love that you and your soon-to-be-spouse built this wedding project together because it deepens the symbolism of the canopy you will be married under. How’s that for affordable DIY wedding decorations?
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Project TypeMake a Project
Origins of the Chuppah
The Jewish wedding chuppah has a long and meaningful history when it comes to bonding two people together in marriage. Chuppah literally means "canopy" or "covering" in Hebrew and is what Jewish couples stand under during their wedding ceremony. The structure is meant to symbolize the home that they will build together in the coming years.
While a Jewish wedding without a chuppah is still considered legitimate, it is widely known as a basic requirement for a traditional ceremony. In more conservative sects of Judaism, it is recommended that there be an open sky above the chuppah, which made outdoor weddings a common practice.
However, if the wedding was held indoors, a special opening was built into the ceiling so that it could be open to the sky during the ceremony. Ultimately, the chuppah represents the presence of God watching over the newly devoted couple.