Jewish Weddings · Chuppah, Hora and Sheva Brachot
After the Chuppah, a Perfume Bar Your Guests Will Remember
These Jewish wedding ideas add a custom perfume bar to the party after the chuppah (the canopy the couple stands under). Guests blend a scent between dances, then carry home a keepsake from your simcha (a joyful Jewish celebration).
Every family keeps its customs a little differently. So we start by asking about yours, from Shabbat timing to the candy on the cart. Then we build the bars around them. You can see how this fits with other traditions on our cultural celebrations page.
From the Ketubah to the Hora
A Jewish wedding often begins before guests take their seats. First, the ketubah (the Jewish marriage contract) is signed by two witnesses, and in many families by the couple as well. Next comes the bedeken (the veiling, when the groom lowers the veil over the bride's face). Then the couple walks to the chuppah. Its open sides recall the tent of Abraham and Sarah, which welcomed guests from every direction.
Under the canopy, the rabbi or officiant leads the blessings, and the couple shares a cup. After that, a glass is broken underfoot, and the whole room calls out mazel tov. Many couples then spend a few quiet minutes together, called yichud (time alone right after the ceremony). Meanwhile, guests head to the reception.
Soon the music starts, and the hora (the circle dance where the couple is lifted on chairs) pulls everyone onto the floor. For many observant couples, the joy lasts all week with sheva brachot (seven blessings). These are festive dinners, hosted by friends and relatives, where the blessings are said again. Of course, customs differ between Ashkenazi families (with roots in Central and Eastern Europe) and Sephardi or Mizrahi families (with roots in Spain, North Africa and the Middle East). They also differ across Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and interfaith homes. So we follow your lead, and we shape our Jewish wedding ideas around your family.
Shabbat, Kosher Candy and Other Details
Good planning starts with your calendar and your customs. Here is what we ask about first.
Shabbat and setup
Shabbat runs from Friday sundown to Saturday nightfall, and that time shifts through the year. For a Saturday night wedding, we confirm nightfall for your date. Then we plan our setup timing with you and your venue, so nothing happens before you are comfortable. In fact, Shabbat timing shapes more Jewish wedding ideas than any other detail.
Kosher candy questions
Tell us your guidelines when you book. We will share what kosher candy we can source and be honest about what we cannot promise. Also, some kosher venues limit outside food, so check their candy rules too.
Room for the hora
We place the bars away from the dance floor, so chairs can rise without bumping a table. Then guests drift over between sets.
Halls and homes
We set up in hotel ballrooms, banquet halls, family homes and synagogue social halls, if your venue allows outside vendors.
Jewish Wedding Ideas From Our Bars
Pick the bars that suit your guests, because the best Jewish wedding ideas fit the people in the room. Each one works at the reception, at a sheva brachot dinner, or at a Sunday brunch the morning after.
Three Jewish Wedding Ideas With a Personal Scent
These Jewish wedding ideas borrow from symbols already in your day. Then we turn them into something guests can hold.
A scent that echoes the chuppah
Many couples cover the chuppah in white flowers. So we can suggest a floral base that echoes them, and each guest builds a version of their own.
Favors with your names
A labeled bottle makes one of the sweetest Jewish wedding favors. Custom labels with your names and date are a paid add-on, printed in advance, so we order them at booking. See more on wedding customization.
A small bar for sheva brachot
Sheva brachot dinners are often cozy. For one of those nights, a Mini perfume bar on a single table gives the hosts a lovely way to gather everyone.
Two studios
Our Mokena Studio and a Future Chicago Home
Our first studio opens in Mokena in January 2027, at 19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107. Its party room holds up to 40 guests, and a kitchen lets families bring their own food. So it suits an engagement party or a bridal shower before the big day.
Couples can also walk in or book an appointment to make perfume or lip color together. Plus, a second studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028. Meanwhile, larger weddings get a mobile setup at your venue across Chicagoland, Milwaukee and Indianapolis.
Pricing These Jewish Wedding Ideas
Adult perfume bars start at $500 and are quoted per event, not per guest. Your quote then depends on the bars, the hours and your guest count. We reply to every inquiry within 2 business days.
See every number on our pricing page.
From Your First Note to the Last Bottle
Share your date and customs
Tell us your date, venue and guest count, plus any Shabbat or dietary needs. Then we suggest the right bars.
Choose bars and add-ons
Next, pick a perfume bar format, a Lip Lab tier and extras like custom labels, which we order at booking.
We arrive early
On the day, our team arrives one hour early with linens. You provide tables, or we bring them for $30 each.
Guests create, then we pack
Finally, guests blend and mix through the reception. After the last bottle is capped, we pack up quietly.
Questions About These Jewish Wedding Ideas
Can you set up for a Saturday night wedding after Shabbat?
Yes. Many observant couples marry on Saturday night once Shabbat ends, or on Sunday. We confirm nightfall for your date, then plan setup timing with you and your venue.
Is your candy kosher?
Tell us your guidelines when you book. Then we will talk through which kosher candy we can source, and we will be clear about anything we cannot promise.
Do you take part in the ceremony?
No. Your rabbi or officiant leads the ceremony, and your own vendors handle music and food. Our bars belong to the reception and the parties around the wedding.
How many guests can the perfume bar serve?
The Signature format moves 85 to 100 guests an hour, so it suits a large reception. Blending bars move about 50 guests an hour, which works well for a smaller crowd or a longer window.
Is the perfume made with alcohol?
Yes. Every bottle from the perfume bar is an eau de parfum spray made with perfumer's alcohol. If a guest prefers otherwise, attars (an alcohol-free perfume oil) are available on request when you book.
Can we book a bar for a sheva brachot dinner?
Yes. A Mini perfume bar or a Bath and Body bar fits nicely in a dining room. Just tell us the host's address and how many guests to expect.
Do you bring your bars to bar and bat mitzvah parties?
Yes. Our bat mitzvah entertainment page shows how the Lip Lab and perfume bar work for that milestone too.
Will you travel outside Chicagoland?
Yes. We have teams in Milwaukee and Indianapolis, so we can come to your venue there as well.
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Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters & Grace bar.
Let's Plan Around Your Simcha
Send us your date and your customs, and we will shape the bars to fit them. We reply within 2 business days, and mazel tov.