Jewish-Catholic Interfaith Wedding Decor

Where the ceremony happens

Interfaith ceremonies are usually held at a neutral venue — a hotel, estate, garden, or ballroom — rather than a synagogue or church, because many clergy will not co-officiate in a house of worship. That gives the design freedom: an outdoor chuppah on a lawn, a ballroom ceremony with a floral structure, or a garden setting.

Blending the elements

The chuppah works as the ceremony structure for both traditions — it reads as a canopy to one family and as a floral arch or altar setting to the other. A small table underneath holds the kiddush cup and rings alongside a unity candle or other Catholic elements. We design the table so both sets of items have space, and keep the area in front clear for the glass.

Readings, blessings, and the exchange of rings can be arranged in any order the couple and officiants choose; the design does not need to change.

One palette for both families

We recommend a single palette across the ceremony and reception rather than color-coding by tradition. Whites, ivories, greens, and soft blush are neutral and elegant, and they suit a chuppah and a unity candle equally well. If a family has a meaningful color — a heritage or a favorite flower — we weave it in.

Talking to both families

Interfaith weddings often involve two sets of expectations. We are happy to walk both families through the ceremony design so everyone understands what the chuppah is, where the Catholic elements sit, and how the space will look on the day.