@servant-of-Wiser Depends on what you mean by religiously prescribed
If it's not done, it doesn't invalidate the wedding
The symbolism is of mourning for the destruction of Jerusalem
I don't know whether it's mentioned in the Talmud, but in any case, it's a tradition rather than an official law
The reason I say it depends on what you mean by religiously prescribed is because we have a law that we always follow traditions that are widely accepted
By the way, it is the man who breaks the glass at weddings, not the woman
@servant-of-Wiser kosher means literally the same thing as halal
And like @goldPseudo said, like halal, it is often used with respect to food
@servant-of-Wiser I'll have to read that answer (not in the mood right now). Then the answer is equally likely to get a UV, DV or NV, because I strictly follow the is the answer useful and does it correctly answer the question guidelines.