Greek Weddings: The Tradition of Threes
In Greek Orthodox tradition an engagement ceremony is held before the wedding. The bride and groom exchange rings and it's common for the mother of a bride to present a dowry, primarily housekeeping items, to the newlyweds. The groom also asks the father of the bride's permission for his daughter's hand in marriage.
Wedding rings are blessed both during the engagement and during the wedding ceremony by a priest. Before being wed the bride and groom to be will wear their rings on their left hands, and will then wear the rings on their right hands after the second blessing.
While many traditions are being modernized, there are many that remain true to Grecian heart. In this article the basic traditions are named, though you may have experienced them differently at your own or another's wedding.
Wedding rings are blessed both during the engagement and during the wedding ceremony by a priest. Before being wed the bride and groom to be will wear their rings on their left hands, and will then wear the rings on their right hands after the second blessing.
While many traditions are being modernized, there are many that remain true to Grecian heart. In this article the basic traditions are named, though you may have experienced them differently at your own or another's wedding.
