Lisa asked what the Huppah thingy was. Here is a brief explanation...
The huppah—meaning 'that which covers or floats above'—is a canopy supported by four poles. It is a sign of God's presence at the wedding and in the home, and it symbolizes the home the bridal couple will establish together. While the huppah represents the emotional, physical and spiritual transition in the lives of the new couple, its frailness mirrors the fragility of shalom bayit—peace within the home. You may also see it spelled chupah, chuppa, huppa since the spelling variations are transliterations.
Susan, (Jessica Dean's mother, and also my boss here at Furman) is making the above for Jessica and her wedding. They are making it from squares from people who are attending the wedding (and those who are not). It will have sayings, thoughts, pictures...whatever on it. We have a square piece of cloth on which to write. The pen isnt that special, except it is a permanent sort of marker in various colors to make the blanket...pretty.
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