Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Traditions & Rituals 60 Beautiful Chuppahs From Jewish Weddings Find inspiration for your ceremony space with these gorgeous ideas. By Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland is a contributing writer with more than a decade of experience as a freelance lifestyle writer. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 6, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Amber Gress Many Jewish wedding ceremonies include chuppahs, which are canopies that symbolize the home the newlyweds will share, under which the couple stands as they exchange vows. Traditionally, chuppahs hold religious value, but they don't demand an entirely faith-based affair; duos may choose to have one to honor their culture and their ancestors, regardless of how else religion plays a role in their nuptials. Like nondenominational arches, chuppahs also anchor the ceremony space and provide a focal point. Though classic chuppahs feature four poles and a cloth covering, contemporary couples continue to play with the design. Browse through this collection of some of the prettiest, most original, and most creative chuppahs from real couples to find inspiration for your own meaningful moment. 17 Jewish Wedding Traditions for Your Big Day 01 of 60 Lush Chuppah Rachel Havel Clear chairs and snow-white birch trees allowed this couple's chuppah to stand out from its surroundings. The prayer shawl on top of the chuppah belonged to the groom's late grandfather. See More from This Aspen Wedding 02 of 60 Clear Chuppah Ryan Ray For their wedding in the front yard of the bride's family home, this couple chose a custom-made acrylic chuppah, which they wrapped with blooming branches and stems. See More from This Texas Garden Wedding 03 of 60 Woven Chuppah Lucy Cuneo The groom's mother, a textile artist, designed and wove this chuppah canopy (with input from the couple and the bride's parents), while his father envisioned and built the copper frame. Go Inside This New York Hotel Wedding 04 of 60 Birch Chuppah Rachel Havel Sweeping views of the surrounding mountains accented this couple's waterfront ceremony, where they exchanged vows under a birch chuppah decorated with eucalyptus, delphinium, and roses. 05 of 60 Flower-Filled Chuppah Astrid Photography The bride requested a "huge, show-stopping floral chuppah," and the florist delivered with an abundance of dahlias, hydrangeas, and other oversized blooms. See More From This Micro Wedding 06 of 60 Minimalist Chuppah Shannon Moffit The sleek lines and square geometry of this minimalist chuppah at a bayside wedding were accented by organic, growing florals. 07 of 60 Wooden Chuppah Michael Radford These brides chose a chuppah in a rich, dark stain, which coordinated with their chairs; their florist covered the structure with foraged flowers and foliage. Go Inside This Pride Weekend Wedding 08 of 60 Sunset-Toned Chuppah Lisa Blume Photography This couple focused on color and texture in the floral arrangements that adorned their chuppah, and used an heirloom prayer shawl to create the overhead canopy. 09 of 60 Mirrored Chuppah Masson Liang A large, mirror-framed chuppah at this Miami wedding was edged by a cloud of baby's breath, which overflowed from the top of the structure. See All the Details of This Beauty Entrepreneur's Day 10 of 60 Black Chuppah Erich McVey Black garden trellises provided the frame for this chuppah, which anchored a moody, Parisian-inspired ceremony and reception. See More From This Speakeasy Dance Party Wedding 11 of 60 Simple Chuppah Maria Lamb An organic chuppah made of birchwood stood at the end of an aisle lined with dried wildflowers. The natural simplicity of the setup complemented the hilltop surroundings. See More Magical Moments From This Montana Wedding 12 of 60 Pink Chuppah Lauren Fair Photography Flowers in shades of tropical pink stood out against the autumn foliage at this fall wedding in upstate New York. A floral entranceway and aisle lined with petals led to the chuppah. View More From This Tropical Fall Wedding 13 of 60 Riverside Chuppah Samm Blake This chuppah was made of wood, greenery, and flowers in colors that complemented the ceremony's riverside location. Go Inside This Intimate Wedding 14 of 60 Tropical Chuppah Braedon Flynn This location-appropriate chuppah looked stunning on the tropical beach where this wedding was held. Get More Tropical Wedding Ideas 15 of 60 Striped Chuppah Briars Atlas The base of this chuppah was made from birch, and was covered with craspedia, yellow roses, and foliage. On top, the couple placed a Hudson's Bay blanket that the groom gave the bride at the start of their romance. See More from This Retro Wedding 16 of 60 Petal Chuppah Tonhya Kae Photography Rose petals were scattered beneath the ceremony structure at this outdoor wedding. Go Inside This Eclectic Wedding 17 of 60 Tulip Chuppah Amy & Stuart Photography This incredible chuppah featured a canopy of hundreds of white tulips. 18 of 60 Autumn Chuppah Ciro Photography Rocks held down this chuppah's four corners, while fall-toned bundles were hung up top. Candles were placed on a table behind it for extra décor. 19 of 60 Birch Chuppah Katie Stoops Photography A family tallit topped this waterside chuppah, which was made from birch branches, spray roses, and eucalyptus. See More from This Blue-and-White Wedding 20 of 60 Pretty Chuppah Judy Pak Photography Wild smilax, cotinus, garden roses, and peonies were all used to decorate this indoor chuppah. Go Inside This Rainy Wedding 21 of 60 Beach Chuppah Luna de Mare This chuppah stood in the sand, and was covered with white roses. Get More Beach Wedding Ideas 22 of 60 Peony Chuppah Jodi & Kurt Photography Pink and red peonies were mixed with branches to create this warm-colored chuppah. See More from This Farm Wedding 23 of 60 Laser-Cut Chuppah Rebecca Yale Photography This Chuppah Studio structure was made using laser-cut white fabric. Go Inside This Black-and-White Wedding 24 of 60 Outdoorsy Chuppah Lisa O'Dwyer Photography The rustic Flora by Nora structure fit right in at this wedding's mountain location. 25 of 60 Vine Chuppah Elizabeth Messina Photography Aspen branches and hop vines were used to spruce up this large chuppah. See More from This Elegant Wedding 26 of 60 Wooden Chuppah Thayer Allyson Gowdy Celebrities Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg married under a thick chuppah accented with olive branches and wild grasses. Go Inside This Celebrity Wedding 27 of 60 Fancy Chuppah Jose Villa A monogrammed aisle led up to this elegant chuppah, which was covered with white blooms and a blue cloth. See More from This Retro-Modern Wedding 28 of 60 Eucalyptus Chuppah LisaAnne Photography This bride and groom mixed purple, white, orange, and blue blooms with sprawling eucalyptus for their chuppah. 29 of 60 Magnolia Chuppah Jodi & Kurt Photography These grooms chose a Watershed Floral chuppah made from birch branches and embellished with magnolia leaves, hydrangeas, blackberry branches, and eucalyptus. Go Inside This Nautical Wedding 30 of 60 Cactus Chuppah Nicole Clarey This celebration's chuppah was truly one-of-a-kind, with cactuses, air plants, and other creative adornments decorating the wooden installment. Get More Cactus Wedding Ideas 31 of 60 Spring Chuppah Paige Jones Photography This couple tied the knot beneath a peony, wild mock orange, and dee-brush chuppah created by Natalie Bowen Designs. See More from This Scenic Wedding 32 of 60 Dreamy Chuppah Meghan K Sadler This chuppah covered in pastel flowers looked as if it came straight out of an English garden fantasy. Go Inside This Pastel Wedding 33 of 60 Beautifully-Lit Chuppah Katherine Rose & Luke Griffin of Max and Friends These two became spouses underneath a draped chuppah, which was lit beautifully by the venue's bulb lights. See More from This Personality-Packed Wedding 34 of 60 Lovely Chuppah Love & Light Photographs Flowers were arranged purposefully on this chuppah, which stood at an indoor venue. 35 of 60 Dahlia Chuppah Steve Steinhardt This gorgeous chuppah had the couple's favorite flowers like dahlias, peonies, and roses, at its base. Go Inside This Fun Wedding 36 of 60 Gray Chuppah When He Found Her At this ceremony, the bride and groom exchanged vows beneath a structure covered with gray fabric. 37 of 60 Assymetrical Chuppah Amber Gress Assymetrical groupings of hydrangeas, roses, orchids, peonies, lisianthus, and seasonal greenery adorned this cedar chuppah, which was decorated by Designs by Ahn. The bride's mother painted the silk tapestry on top. 38 of 60 Desert Chuppah Marissa Maharaj This desert-inspired structure was crafted using king protea, orchids, roses, anthurium, and more. 39 of 60 Fall Chuppah Karen Wise An existing white arbor at The Kaaterskill doubled as a chuppah for this couple's November ceremony. Their florist, Saipua, wrapped the chuppah in branches, roses, and persimmons that played up the season's rich colors. 40 of 60 Bougainvillea Chuppah Jennifer Young This bride and groom topped their chuppah with bright magenta blooms, as well as fresh lemons from their yard. Get More Citrus Wedding Ideas 41 of 60 Topiary Chuppah Elizabeth Messina Photography This topiary chuppah was crowned with magnolia leaves and featured a crystal chandelier. 42 of 60 Simple Chuppah Elisa Bricker This couple chose a simple chuppah built from river birch and accented with jars of roses. Go Inside This Rustic Wedding 43 of 60 Overgrown Chuppah 3 Photographers This pair were wed at the Metropolitan Building in Queens, New York, under a lush chuppah made by Amy Febinger of Bourgeon using fall foliage and branches. See More from This Vintage Wedding 44 of 60 Romantic Chuppah Trent Bailey Photography This bride and groom became husband and wife before a backdrop of string lights and under a sparingly-embellished chuppah. Go Inside This Glamorous Wedding 45 of 60 Fabric Chuppah Daniel Kiyoi At these nuptials, strips of cream fabric decorated the chuppah. See More from This Modern Wedding 46 of 60 Floral Chuppah ROEY YOHAI This stunning chuppah was full of white flowers and draped with greenery. Go Inside This Traditional Wedding 47 of 60 Heirloom Chuppah Aaron Delesie The chuppah at this wedding incorporated the same fringed fabric that the bride's parents wed beneath. It was also adorned with overflowing greenery. See More from This Winter Wedding 48 of 60 Dual-Faith Chuppah Francesco Lagneses A unity candle—beneath a chuppah hung with ruscus leaves, ivy, hydrangeas, peonies, and roses—joined this couple's Catholic and Jewish faiths during their wedding ceremony. 49 of 60 Vibrant Chuppah Samm Blake Though these two wed on a beach in Punta Mita, a Mexican village surrounded by miles of Pacific Ocean views, their bougainvillea-covered chuppah stole the show. See More from This Destination Wedding 50 of 60 Homespun Chuppah Because this groom envisioned marrying beneath a tree, and the bride with a chuppah overhead, the pair opted for double coverage. The two exchange vows under a chuppah fastened with material crocheted by the latter's late grandmother, a former costumer for Disney, placed beneath a Chinese Walnut tree on the grounds of the Mountain Magnolia Inn. 51 of 60 Driftwood Chuppah Rodeo & Co. Photography This couple tied the knot beneath a driftwood chuppah adorned with eucalyptus and peonies—fitting for their Cape Cod wedding. 52 of 60 Rustic Chuppah Aaron Delesie This ranch wedding was filled with lush, natural foliage, including the wild flowers and native grasses that covered the chuppah. Go Inside This Texas Wedding 53 of 60 Lace Chuppah Luke & Katherine Griffin of Max For this celebration, a chuppah was constructed using a piece of lace brought back from Poland (where the bride's family is from). It also included hanging feathers, tropical flowers, and leaves. 54 of 60 Colorful Chuppah Belathée Photography At his own wedding, the groom's older brother started the tradition of twining ivy around the base of the ceremony structure to honor their late mother, whose name was Ivy. This couple added the same detail—plus warm-hued blooms—to their floral version. 55 of 60 White Chuppah Heather Waraksa Blossom and Branch designed this ceremonial chuppah with hydrangeas, roses, Queen Anne's lace, jasmine vines, berry branches, and trailing greenery. 56 of 60 Indoor Chuppah Mademoiselle Fiona The wooden structure at this wedding, decorated with a flower garland by Poppies & Posies, came from Your Chuppah NY. The groom's great-grandmother hand-embroidered the piece (originally a tablecloth) used as the covering. 57 of 60 Whimsical Chuppah Trent Bailey Photography Four spiraling tree trunks supported a canopy of roses, dahlias, and woodland-esque flora. 58 of 60 Stark Chuppah Bryce Covey Photography This couple placed their simple chuppah in front of the family estate's meditation studio, which was covered in ferns for the occasion. 59 of 60 Pastel Chuppah Delbarr Moradi Julie Stevens Design created this white chuppah accented with eucalyptus, roses, and stock flowers. 60 of 60 Bohemian Chuppah Charlotte Jenks Lewis This floral chuppah was topped with a tie-dyed scarf and framed with lilac, spirea, sweet pea, and ferns. Get More Boho-Chic Wedding Ideas Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit