Fashion, trends, ceremony and much more: all the updates regarding the wedding. For a married couple of Greek origin or for those who love the different traditions of the world, here is some information and customs about a wedding in Greece. Food, dancing, entertainment and rituals – that’s all there is to know.
For the Preparation of marriage, everything must be thought out in detail. With this column all possible and unimaginable situations will be addressed: details and accessories of the outfit, traditions, customs and small ideas for an unforgettable wedding. For the fortune of the spouses, here are some traditions on Greek marriage.
Wedding in Greece: traditions and customs
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If you are planning a greek wedding, here are some traditions that you cannot omit. First of all, a very important one is related to the use of crown. Since the 11th century, in Greece it has been customary to put one on the head of the bride and groom delicate white crown. To put it on their head is the same priest during the ceremony.
Then, the sponsor of the wedding also said Koumbaros, intertwined crowns to symbolize the Union of the couple. Once the wedding ceremony is over, i Koumbaros they will have to distribute a small one to each guest pin equipped with a small ribbon. This small custom has the purpose of highlighting the value of the sacrament they have just witnessed.
Normally, ribbon colors revolve around three options: white, blue or pink. Some brooches even have one cross in the center. Obviously, one of the tractions that cannot be missing in Greece is that of food. There are three dishes that cannot be missed in a Greek ceremony. The first: the Yuvetsi it is a lamb or beef stew, cooked together with barley. The second: the Tiropita it is a cheese paste. The third: the baklava is a paste sweetened with honey and nuts.
Finally, there is no entertainment. Among the various obligatory dances to have fun with after a reception, there is the Kalamatian. The latter is a popular dance in which normally only women take part: while the bride and groom are in the center, the guests surround them holding hands. The Zambekiko instead it is reserved for the groom, his witnesses and the other men of the reception.
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