Marriage

Why does Lubavitch walk over a silver spoon at a wedding?

What is the minimum needed for an Askenazi wedding ceremony in the back yard ? My son plans a wedding G_D willing this summer. He does not have a rabbi to officiate and set up what is necessary. He lives in Long Island NY and would like a frum rabbi to arrange and officiate. Can have a few names? thanks

A relative of mine just got engaged and I asked her how they met. She told me that a “matchmaker” introduced her to her fiancé. Is that still practiced today and not just something from Fiddler on the Roof? Thanks.

Why do women wear a veil and why are they waving their hands 3 times? What is the biblical explanation of this ritual?

As a non jew can I see the marriage of my jewish friend who will be married.My jewish friends are junior than me(Their age is below 20 years and I am 35 years old).I do not married but I like to see marriage of various person

Can a non jew attain on the marriage of a jew?

I did not attain any jewish marriage so I am asking those questions.Does the jews get married only by signing ketubah and exchang rings? If no what else more they do?How does the jewish prist or rabbi perform the marriage ritual?Does any portion of torah must be read during jewish marriage if so which portion should be read during jewish marriage?Does the prist or rabbi blessed the couple after marriage?Please answer because I like to see marriage of many person