The Chuppah in a Jewish wedding ceremony represents the home the bride and groom will establish together. It is open on all four sides. This open structure recalls the biblical tent of Abraham open for hospitality. This “home” lacks furniture as a reminder that the basis of a home is the people within it, not the possessions.

Custom wedding canopies can be created as well for non-Jewish or non-religious weddings including mandap for Indian or Hindu weddings.

In a traditional Indian wedding most of the wedding ceremony is held in Mandap, a canopy that is supported by four pillars that symbolize the parents of the bride and groom. The pillars portray the role that both the parents have played, in bringing up their children. According to Hindu tradition and custom all Hindu weddings should take place in Mandap or canopy.

If you would like a beautiful Chuppah or Mandap  here are options (includes set up and strike):

  • Four poles (birch or wood) and white tallit (prayer shawl) covering (handheld) must pick up and return in Evanston…………………….. $475

  • Four poles (birch or plain wood) and white tallit covering or ivory lace covering with four bases (freestanding)……… $750

  • Thick width birch poles in bases with upper frame, white tallit covering or ivory lace (freestanding)….$900

  • Satin covered and satin draped Chuppah with hidden frame and bases (freestanding)……………. $900

  • White metal Gazebo style Chuppah with white tallit, white satin & lace or fabric covering… $900

  • Draped Freestanding Chuppah…………………………………………………….$950
  • Freestanding Birch Chuppah no bases………………………………………….$900
  • Copper pipe Chuppah………………………………………………………………….$900
  • Pipe and Drape Chuppah (freestanding with white drape)……………… $900
  • Round Pipe and Drape Chuppah(freestanding with white drape)……..$950

  • Custom arch or photo backdrop-from $495 and up-final pricing TBD with options

Chuppah close upAddition of a one of a kind Ani L’dodi v’dodi Li (“I am my beloved and my beloved is mine”) banner hand made by fiber artist Charlotte Kaplan, 50.00$

Floral decor for the Chuppah or canopy can be customized for an additional fee to be determined by the scope of the design. Custom fabrics available for additional charge to be determined. Deposit required for rental. Delivery fee based on mileage.