Jewish weddings

Jewish wedding feasts were celebrated with much rejoicing and lasted from three to eight days depending on the couple’s circumstances.  As already mentioned, the large stone jars indicate a well-to-do family.  This is supported by the fact that, at the wedding feast attended by Jesus, a large amount of water was required for ritual purification (washing of hands).  Moreover, the wedding feast had a master of ceremonies (the chief steward or governor of the feast).  At the wedding feast the guests ate and drank freely and copiously (3) and it was a serious failure of hospitality to run short of wine. (4)

The third day

Wednesday was the third day of the week for Jews and it was the normal day for the marriage of a virgin. (5) It is also possible that this means the wedding took place on the third day after the date last given in John 1:43. (6)