Greek Weddings: The Tradition of Threes
One interesting thing to know about traditional Greek weddings is that vows are not exchanged as they are in many religions. There is trust that the couple getting married are there for the exact reasons stated in vows, and that there is no need for vows to be read aloud.
Greek weddings are very romantic and symbolic. Each part of the ceremony, as in many cultures, symbolizes union and traditional values.
To begin, the wedding guests wait patiently outside the church for the bride and groom. Once the bride arrives, usually adorned in a veil of orange or red to protect her from evil spirits, the guests follow the soon-to-be-wed couple into the church where they are seated together. Guests are not separated into families of the bride and groom, but sit all together.
Greek weddings are very romantic and symbolic. Each part of the ceremony, as in many cultures, symbolizes union and traditional values.
To begin, the wedding guests wait patiently outside the church for the bride and groom. Once the bride arrives, usually adorned in a veil of orange or red to protect her from evil spirits, the guests follow the soon-to-be-wed couple into the church where they are seated together. Guests are not separated into families of the bride and groom, but sit all together.
