Chupa Minhagim - Rav Yakov Zev Smith

1. The sources and reasons for the “unterfirers” to the chupah 2. The different minhagim regarding if parents or fathers/mothers do it 3. In which situations should a mother not be an unterfirer? 4. What should be done when a parent is no longer alive? 5. What should be done when mechutanim have conflicting minhagim? 6. The minhag of emptying the pockets before the chupah 7. Opening knots in shoes, tie, etc. 8. The minhag of not wearing jewelry at the chupah 9. The source, reasons and unusual significance of putting ashes on the forehead of the choson 10. What should be said when this is done? 11. Wearing a coat over the kitel 12. The various minhagim regarding breaking the glass after the chupah 16 Adar I 5784