Next the bride and groom exchange rings. As they do this, they recite these ancient words: "By this ring you are consecrated to me according to the law of Moses and Israel." The circle of the ring is a symbol of the continuous, unending love the bride and groom have for each other.

After the ring ceremony, the rabbi reads the ketubah aloud. Then the rabbi talks to the couple about the meaning of marriage and its holiness.

There are Jewish laws concerning the rings used at a wedding ceremony: The ring must be made of a solid metal. Usually gold is used. The ring cannot have any jewels or stones in it. The reason for these laws is that Jews believe marriage should be a continuous, uninterrupted partnership.

It is now time for the reading of the Seven Blessings. Usually only one blessing is recited when we fulfill a mitzvah, such as lighting Shabbat candles, hanging a mezuzah, or eating a meal. But at a wedding we recite seven blessings. They are called Shevah Brachot. These blessings are usually recited or chanted by the rabbi or the cantor.