The three stages of the ancient Hebrew wedding hold theological significance for Christians today. They give us a picture of what the bride of Christ, the Church, should do while waiting for Christ to return. Three stages: 1.) Betrothal Stage – A signed document, called the Ketubah, legally bound and betrothed the couple in marriage. The couple was now legally married, they just weren’t allowed to consummate the marriage yet. 2.) Consummation Stage – The bridegroom would return to his father’s h