Wedding tradition

Badeken: wedding veiling

A pre-ceremony sequence included in some traditional Jewish weddings.

What it is

Badeken, also written bedeken, is a veiling ceremony included in some traditional Jewish weddings. Your family’s practice and rabbi’s guidance determine the participants and sequence.

Where it fits in your day

The approach to the bride, placement of the veil and family blessings can form a complete story before the chuppah. Tell us where this gathering takes place and how it connects to the other pre-ceremony receptions.

Planning photography and video

We plan for the people approaching, the couple’s expressions and the relatives offering blessings. Share the room arrangement and participants so we can choose permitted positions before the gathering starts.

The details that matter to your family

The reaction to seeing each other and the family’s words may matter as much as the placement of the veil. For video, tell us whether prayers, blessings or singing should be recorded as part of this sequence.