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Our daf introduces the groom's benediction in relation to a widow bride. He is to recite a slightly shorter benediction to his bride. It is to be recited at the wedding canopy. The way that the Gemara describes this practice suggests that the status quo was to ignore the special status of a bride if she is not a virgin. The rabbis are almost indignant about the necessity to treat widows with dignity as well.
This moves us into a larger conversation about the chatan's benediction.
We explore the halachot regarding the need for a quorum of 10 men as well as the innovations brought to weddings in our generation by Reb Shlomo carlebach.