Ours will be an indoor inter-denominational ceremony officiated by a minister from my former church. Because my fiancee is Jewish (although not religious), we will be incorporating a hand-held chuppah and the breaking of the glass in our ceremony. What are some appropriate options for setting up the chuppah during the ceremony?
Might it be acceptable to have someone carry it to the front during the procession? Or could it be preset at the front of the room, either lying on a row of chairs, or leaning against a wall until the appropriate time? Would it be disrespectful to have it carefully lying on the ground in front of the front row of chairs until the appropriate time? We need to coordinate things so that it can be introduced into the ceremony and erected in a smooth and coordinated fashion at the appropriate time.
Personally, I would prefer to simply anchor it in tastefully-decorated flagpole stands to avoid the clutter of having four additional people at the front of the room and further obstructing the view of guests, but my fiancee likes the idea of it being hand-held by close friends.
Thanks for your suggestions.