| Term |
Definition |
| Reaffirmation of Vows |
A ceremony that marks a woman’s and groom’s continued commitment to one another, normally conducted years after their marriage. |
| Receiving Line |
Held directly after the ceremony, it gives the bride and groom a chance to greet their guests. A “short-order” receiving line is as follows: Mother of the Groom, Mother of the Bride, Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor. |
| Reception |
The most expensive part of the wedding and a top-four priority. |
| Recessional |
The bride’s and groom’s walk down the aisle after the ceremony. The music that’s played should be lively and happy. |
| Registries |
Bridal registries are offered by stores and online venues that “register” gifts of the bride’s and groom’s choosing. In that way, wedding guests are able to select gifts in all price ranges, gifting the couple with gifts they want—and not with gifts they don’t. |
| Rehearsal |
Normally held the night before the wedding, it’s a trial run of the next day’s ceremony. Be aware that many rabbis don’t conduct rehearsals saying they ruin the wedding’s spontaneity. |
| Rehearsal Dinner |
Held after the rehearsal, the dinner that follows is for the bride, groom, immediate families and bridal party. If the budget permits, the guest list may be extended. |
| Rice |
The traditional fare that was flung at the bride and groom after the ceremony, it symbolized good luck and fertility. Bird seed, flower petals and bubbles have replaced it. |
| Ring Bearer |
Boy between the ages of four and eight, who symbolically carries the rings up the aisle to the bride and groom. |
