Chuppah

Gary and Hope (parents of the bride) escort Abby while bridesmaid Rebecca plays viola

House of the Book, at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University

Rabbi Chasen sings his original song You Shall be Holy. (To hear the song, click "Start Slideshow" above the photo.)

The band's umbrella and the chuppah in place during rehearsal

Craig (brother of the bride) and Gary (father of the bride) hold the chuppah, which was made by Karen (friend of the bride) and includes a tallit worn by Abby's grandfather and namesake, Victor

The chuppah

House of the Book, at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University

Each guest's kippah (yarmulke) was hand-made in Guatemala by friends of the groom

House of the Book, at the Brandeis-Bardin Campus of the American Jewish University

Gary (father of the bride) checks the chuppah during rehearsal. The final chuppah included a wooden arch (not pictured here), which Gary constructed from a peach tree planted by Avram's father when he was born.

Gary (father of the bride) kisses Abby while Avram and Hope (mother of the bride) look on

Hope (mother of the bride) kisses Abby while Avram and Gary (father of the bride) look on

Avram breaks the glass

Bridesmaids Vicki (l) and Sarah watch the ceremony

Avram breaks the glass

Avram and Abby leave together for Yichud, during which they meet privately for the first time as husband and wife

Avram and Abby kiss

Rabbi Chasen sings the Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings)

Gary and Hope (parents of the bride) escort Abby