Julia L. wrote:
I was wondering where I can rent a chuppah or something similar in Utah. Wedding arches are not my style. I am not Jewish, but I love the look of them.

Hi Julia,

Chuppahs - or at least modifications of them - have popped up in ceremonies throughout the world, with many couples unaware of their deeply religious connections. Traditionally used in Jewish weddings to symbolize the future home to be built by the couple, Chuppahs are created by stretching a cloth or linen over 4 poles and are often carried to the ceremony. The ceremony takes place under the cloth and often contains an opening in the cloth, in order to allow the sky to shine through.

Most rental houses such as Diamond Rental should have the ability to rent you the necessary elements to create one for your wedding. However, because of their fairly simple construction, many event coordinators or couples resort to making a Chuppah themselves. A handful of sturdy wooden poles or tree limbs covered with a few yards of white cotton fabric will give you a simple, yet elegant “home” for your own wedding.

Chuppah Photo by Brody Dezember Photography.

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