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Sheva Brochos Invitation Wording Guide

Sheva brochos (also sheva brachos or sheva brachot) are the seven blessings recited during the week following a Jewish wedding. Each night a different host invites the chosson, kallah, and guests for a festive meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are sheva brochos?

Sheva brochos are festive meals held during the seven days following a Jewish wedding. Each meal is hosted by different family members or friends, and the seven blessings are recited if a minyan and panim chadashos (new faces) are present.

What should a sheva brochos invitation include?

Include the host's name, the chosson and kallah's names, the date and time of the meal, the address, and which night of sheva brochos it is. Some hosts note whether it is a fleishig or milchig meal.

What to Include on Your Sheva Brochos Invitation

  • Names of the hosts or honorees
  • Hebrew and English date
  • Time and location
  • Type of event or celebration

Common Spellings

This event is also commonly spelled: sheva brochos, sheva brachos, sheva brachot, sheva berachos, sheva bruchos, sheva bruches. In Hebrew: שבע ברכות، שבע ברכות הזמנה، שב"ב.

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