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Chuppah Aisle Design & Breaking the Glass

The walk to the chuppah and the moment the glass breaks.

A Jewish ceremony has two processions worth designing for: the walk down the aisle to the chuppah, when both sets of parents escort the couple, and the walk back up after the glass is broken, when the room erupts in mazel tov. CHIC Flowers designs the aisle — petals, aisle markers, and entrance florals — so both moments photograph beautifully and nothing gets in the way of the final step.

Processional
Couple escorted by both parents
Final moment
Breaking the glass
Petals
Confirm with the synagogue or venue
Service area
Los Angeles & San Diego

The aisle

Aisle markers at every row or every other row, low arrangements along the edges, or a full carpet of petals: the aisle design sets the tone before guests see the chuppah. We match the palette to the canopy and keep the walkway clear enough for the couple to be escorted on both sides, which needs a wider aisle than a standard processional.

Some synagogues and venues do not allow loose petals on the floor. We confirm this before finalizing the design and use bordered petal runners or aisle markers where petals are not permitted.

The space in front of the chuppah

The groom breaks the glass at the end of the ceremony, stepping on a wrapped glass placed on the floor. We keep the area in front of the chuppah clear of petals and arrangements so the glass is easy to place and the moment is visible to guests and photographers.

The recessional

After the glass breaks, the couple walks back up the aisle to cheers and music. The aisle design should look as good from the back as from the front. Where the venue allows it, guests may toss petals as the couple passes, and we can prepare petal cones or baskets in the wedding palette.

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Frequently asked questions

Are petals allowed down the aisle at a Jewish wedding?+
It depends on the synagogue or venue. Some do not allow loose petals on the floor, so we use bordered runners or aisle markers instead.
How wide should the aisle be?+
Wider than a standard processional, because the couple is escorted by both parents on either side. We plan the aisle markers to leave that space.
Where does the glass go?+
On the floor in front of the chuppah. We keep that area clear of petals and arrangements so it is easy to place and visible to guests.
Can guests throw petals at the recessional?+
Where the venue allows it, yes. We can prepare petal cones or baskets in the wedding palette.

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