Huppah: Wedding canopy that signifies a home or shelter; literally means "that which covers or floats" in Hebrew.

Kallah: Hebrew word for bride.

Kashrut: Jewish dietary law.

Ketubah: Marriage contract with spiritual significance but not legally binding.

Kiddush: Blessing said (usually twice) over wine.

Kiddushin: Betrothal ceremony.

Kinyan: An act to demonstrate ones free will.

Kippot: Small caps, also called yarmulkes, that guests wear to cover their heads at a Jewish wedding.

Kittel: A short, white ceremonial robe worn by the groom on the wedding day.

Klezmer: Traditional Yiddish celebratory music.

Kosher: Food that meets Jewish dietary restrictions.

Krenzel: Yiddish word for crown. Common term for the honorary dance Mezinke Tanz in reference to the crown of flowers placed in the mother of the bride's hair during the dance.

Mazel tov: Congratulatory wish meaning "Good luck!"

Mesader kiddushin: One who officiates or leads the wedding ceremony.

Mehuton: Father-in-law.

Mezinke tanz: Dance to honor parents who have married their last child.

Mikvah: Ritual bath for brides.

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