A marriage is a mitzvah that requires the following blessing to be said: Blessed are You, God our Lord, King of the universe, who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us regarding not violating forbidden unions; Who forbade us to even stay alone with our bride before we are married, and Who permitted us those women who are married to us – but through proper chuppah, which is preceded by engagement.
And then it concludes, just like a Kiddush – Blessed are You, God, Who sanctified Israel with chuppah and engagement.
Art: The Engagement Ring by John Shirley Fox
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