Greek Orthodox Wedding
November 16, 2008
Greek Orthodox Wedding
Our cultural wedding for this week is the Greek Orthodox Wedding. The Greek Orthodox ceremony is very traditional and has not changed much in many years. It is a very unique event, full of symbolism and tradition. Watch the video at the end of this depicting a Greek Orthodox Wedding.
Ceremony:
Prior to the ceremony, the guests and groom stand outside the church, awaiting the arrival of the bride. The groom usually holds a bouquet of flowers to give to his bride. The ceremony itself takes place in two parts.
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