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** In Orthodox and traditional Jewish weddings, the bride does not speak under the chuppah and only she receives a ring.

The groom recites " Harei at mekudeshet li k ' dat Moshe V ' Yisrael "- " behold you are sanctified to me by the law of Moses and Israel " as he places the ring on the bride's right index finger.

The bride's silence and acceptance of the ring signify her agreement to the marriage.

This part of the ceremony is called kiddushin.

The groom's giving an object of value to the bride is necessary for the wedding to be valid. Taking the bride to the mikveh, Georgia, early 20th century