After the ceremony, the wedding party leaves the room first, before the guests begin to leave. Receiving lines do not happen at Jewish weddings until the reception, to allow for Yikhud. As the guests make their way to the reception, the bride and groom adjourn to a private room for Yikhud (separation). The Talmud provides for ten to fifteen minutes of quiet time for the newly married couple. This procedure is witnessed by the same two exclusive witnesses who were designated at the time when the ring was placed on the Kallah's finger under the Chuppah.

The few minutes the couple share together allude to their new intimate relationship and emphasizes that their absolute privacy be respected. Refreshments are served, and the Chatan and Kallah break their fast.