Jewish wedding shopping list

A Jewish wedding needs more than food, flowers and a chuppah. This shopping list covers the practical supplies that are easy to overlook, from kosher wine and ceremony materials to plates, glasses, tables and the wedding glass. Confirm quantities with your caterer and venue before ordering, especially when the ceremony and reception use different spaces. Plan deliveries early so the ketubah, chuppah cloth, decorations and reception supplies are ready before the wedding day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Rectangular tablesqty 12
Round tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 110
Beer tablesqty 4
Buffet tablesqty 6
Gift table
Yichud table
Dance floor
Chuppah polesqty 4
Chuppah standsqty 4
Lounge chairsqty 8

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 120
Dessert platesqty 120
Soup bowlsqty 120
Water glassesqty 140
Wine glassesqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 110
Coffee spoonsqty 120
Dinner cutleryqty 130
Serving plattersqty 24
Serving tongsqty 12
Bread basketsqty 8
Carafesqty 16
Cutlery traysqty 6

Decorations

Chuppah cloth
Flower arrangementsqty 12
Table runnersqty 20
Cloth napkinsqty 120
Candlesqty 40
Candle holdersqty 12
Menusqty 110
Name badgesqty 110
Program bookletsqty 110
Table numbersqty 12
Welcome sign
Guest book
Pensqty 10
Gift card box
Photo framesqty 12
Area rug

Equipment

Wireless microphonesqty 2
Microphone standsqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Mixer
Music standsqty 4
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Food warmersqty 10
Induction platesqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Ice cube traysqty 4
Flashlightsqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 8
Chef's knivesqty 6
Mixing bowlsqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 4
Kitchen tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 12
Baking traysqty 6
Aluminum foilqty 4
Food storage containersqty 20
Cake knife
Cake stand
Wine openersqty 4
Bottle openersqty 4
Wedding glass
Ketubah foldersqty 2
Pens for ketubahqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Broom setsqty 2
Mop headsqty 2
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning clothsqty 24
Dish brushesqty 4
Glovesqty 12

Lighting

String lightsqty 8
LED lampsqty 20
Battery lanternsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Chicken breast - 18 kilograms
- Ground beef - 12 kilograms
- Salmon fillet - 10 kilogram
- Chickpeas - 5 kilograms
- Rice - 12 kilogram
- Potatoes - 20 kilogram
- Couscous - 6 kilograms
- Pasta - 5 kilogram
- Lentils - 4 kilograms
- Carrots - 8 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 10 kilogram
- Cherry tomatoes - 5 kilo
- Bell peppers - 5 kilograms
- Zucchinis - 5 kilograms
- Eggplants - 4 kilograms
- Onions - 5 kilograms
- Garlic - 500 grams
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Spinach - 3 kilograms
- Avocados - 30 pieces
- Lemons - 40 pieces
- Limes - 20 pieces
- Apples - 8 kilograms
- Grapes - 6 kilograms
- Bananas - 5 kilograms
- Berries - 3 kilogram
- Dates - 3 kilogram
- Parsley - 12 bunches
- Coriander - 8 bunches
- Mint - 6 bunches
- Dill - 4 bunches
- Rosemary - 8 bunches
- Basil - 6 bunches
- Olive oil - 5 liters
- Sunflower oil - 3 liters
- Salt - 2 kilograms
- Black pepper - 500 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Cumin - 250 grams
- Cinnamon - 150 grams
- Turmeric - 250 gram
- Garlic powder - 200 gram
- Chili flakes - 150 grams
- Broth - 5 liters
- Diced tomatoes - 12 cans
- Tahini - 3 kilogram
- Mayonnaise - 3 kilogram
- Ketchup - 3 kilogram
- Mustard - 2 kilogram
- Hummus - 5 kilogram
- Olives - 4 kilograms
- Pickles - 3 kilogram
- Pita breads - 120 pieces
- Challah - 12 loaves
- Bread - 10 loaves
- Crackers - 8 packs
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Mixed nuts - 3 kilogram
- Popcorn - 3 kilograms
- Chocolate - 4 kilograms
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Wedding cake - 1 piece
- Dessert pastries - 120 pieces
- Sorbet ice cream - 12 liters
- Sugar - 4 kilogram
- Honey - 2 kilograms
- Coffee - 3 kilograms
- Decaf coffee - 1 kilogram
- Black tea - 200 bags
- Herbal tea - 100 bags
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Sparkling water - 20 bottles
- Still water - 30 bottles
- Apple juice - 10 liters
- Orange juice - 10 liters
- Ginger beer - 6 liters
- Kosher red wine - 18 bottles
- Kosher white wine - 12 bottles
- Kosher sparkling wine - 8 bottles
- Grape juice - 6 bottles
- Ice cubes - 30 kilograms
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Lemon juice - 2 liters
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 80 pcs
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Aluminum foil - 6 rolls
- Cling film - 6 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Ziplock bags - 4 boxes

Tips

Order tableware for the final guest count plus 5–10% extra. Include dinner and dessert plates, soup bowls if soup is served, water and wine glasses, coffee cups, cutlery and serving pieces.
Arrange kosher wine early and allow at least 2–3 bottles for every 10 wine-drinking guests, then confirm the amount with the caterer. Keep bottles and serving arrangements separate from any non-kosher supplies.
Pack the wedding glass in a labeled, padded box and bring a spare protective bag or container. Give it to one named person before the ceremony so it is not left with the reception deliveries.
Count ceremony and reception seating separately. The chuppah may need poles and stands, while the meal may require rectangular or round tables, buffet tables, a gift table, a yichud table and a dance floor.
Prepare printed ceremony materials at least 1 week ahead. This includes menus, program booklets, name tags and any documents or ketubah materials that need to be checked with the rabbi.

Frequently asked questions

How much kosher wine do I need for a Jewish wedding?: A practical starting point is 2–3 bottles per 10 wine-drinking guests, with extra bottles for the ceremony and toasts. Confirm the final quantity with your kosher caterer at least 2 weeks before the wedding.
How many plates and glasses should I buy for a Jewish wedding?: Plan one complete place setting per guest and add 5–10% extra for breakage, spills and late replacements. For 100 guests, that means roughly 105–110 dinner settings, plus separate dessert plates and coffee cups if needed.
What do I need for the chuppah?: You need the chuppah cloth, four suitable poles or stands, and a way to secure the structure safely. Confirm the setup method and delivery time with the venue at least 1 week before the ceremony.
When should I prepare the wedding glass and ketubah?: Have the ketubah prepared and checked with the rabbi before the wedding week, and pack the wedding glass at least 1 day beforehand. Assign both items to named people so they arrive at the ceremony and are not misplaced.

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