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As the most esteemed Jewish & Interfaith wedding officiant in Boston, Rabbi Richard Winer embraces all soon-to-be brides and grooms with open arms. That’s because, for years, Rabbi Winer has worked to respect and honor the sanctity of marriage by hearing what lovely couples wish for their special day. And the same experience can undoubtedly be said for yours. He specializes in working with couples who want a wedding ceremony that is meaningful and meets their individual needs. He performs intermarriages, civil ceremonies as well as same-sex marriages.

The Seven Blessings (שבע ברכות‎)

At the end of the wedding (under the Chuppah) Sheva Brakhot (7 blessings) are chanted. These blessings are part of the Birkat HaMazon (Grace after meals) said after the meal over a glass of wine. The glass of wine is passed around through the guests to 7 people the couple want to honor and each one says one of the Brakhot (blessings).

For the next 7 days (including the wedding night), Sheva Brakhot continues. Usually at the homes of friends, they throw parties for the new couple. In order to spread the joy of the wedding around, someone who wasn’t at the weddings should be included in the guest list each night.

The Sheva Brakhot help ease the couple into their new life together. They are considered newlyweds for the next year.