<P> During some egalitarian weddings, the bride will also present a ring to the groom, often with a quote from the Song of Songs: "Ani l'dodi, ve dodi li" (I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine), which may also be inscribed on the ring itself . This ring is sometimes presented outside the chuppa to avoid conflicts with Jewish law . </P> <P> The Sheva Brachot or seven blessings are recited by the hazzan or rabbi, or by select guests who are called up individually . Being called upon to recite one of the seven blessings is considered an honour . The groom is given the cup of wine to drink from after the seven blessings . The bride also drinks the wine . In some traditions, the cup will be held to the lips of the groom by his new father - in - law and to the lips of the bride by her new mother - in - law . Traditions vary as to whether additional songs are sung before the seven blessings . </P> <P> After the bride has been given the ring, or at the end of the ceremony (depending on local custom), the groom breaks a glass, crushing it with his right foot, and the guests shout "מזל טוב" "Mazel tov!" ("Congratulations"). At some contemporary weddings, a lightbulb may be substituted because it is thinner and more easily broken, and it makes a louder popping sound . </P> <P> The origin of this custom is unknown, although many reasons have been given . The primary reason is that joy must always be tempered . This is based on two accounts in the Talmud of rabbis who, upon seeing that their son's wedding celebration was getting out of hand, broke a vessel--in the second case a glass--to calm things down . Another explanation is that it is a reminder that despite the joy, Jews still mourn the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem . Because of this, some recite the verses "If I forget thee / O Jerusalem ..." at this point . Many other reasons have been given by traditional authorities . </P>

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