Old-Fashioned Greek Wedding Customs

Are you and your fiancé looking to have a Greek Orthodox wedding? Learns some of the more traditional Greek wedding traditions and incorporate them into your engagement and ceremony today! Read More

Greek Bands and DJs

Looking to hire a Greek band or DJ for your upcoming wedding? Find a local Boston band or Greek DJ here! Read More

Greek Wedding Music Playlist

GreekBoston.com has selected some of the best Greek wedding songs and music. You can listen to the top Greek Wedding Music here on your desktop or bring the music wi... Read More

Tips for Creating Your Greek Wedding Registry

In the United States, couples often set up a gift registry to make gift giving much easier. Even though this isn’t customary in Greece, many couples in the United ... Read More

How to Prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage

After being on the Greek singles scene, you finally met a fellow Greek with whom to spend your life. There are so many plans to be made! You’ll need to... Read More

Greek Themed Bachelorette Party Ideas

In the United States, it is the tradition to have a bachelorette party some time before the marriage ceremony. Officially, this is the last time the bride is able to... Read More

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Greek Wedding

Getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church is a wonderful event. Marriage is one of the Seven Sacraments, and aside from that, the new couple is eager to celebrate... Read More

Five Greek Wedding Gift Ideas Not On the Registry

In the United States, the wedding registry is an integral part of the process. The theory is that by telling guests what they should get you, then every gift you... ... Read More

Planning a Summer Greek Wedding

Are you planning a summer Greek wedding? There are certain things that need to get done no matter which time of year you get married. You’ll need to secure the... ... Read More

Top Ways to Save Money on Your Greek Wedding

Are you getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church? Do you have an idea of what your perfect wedding looks like? While planning your wedding, you may realize that ... Read More

7 Things You Should Do First When Planning Your Greek Wedding

Planning a Greek wedding can be overwhelming. Every bride knows that once she gets engaged, she needs to start making arrangements or else she will fall behind on th... Read More

What to Wear to a Greek Orthodox Wedding

Are you invited to a Greek Orthodox wedding? If so, you may be wondering what to wear. The wedding ceremony is beautiful and unique and Greek Orthodox Churches are f... Read More

Tips for Planning a Greek-American Wedding

Most brides are stretched pretty thin trying to get all the details ready for their weddings. For Greek brides who are living in the United States, the demands are e... Read More

Strategies to Help You Survive Greek Wedding Stress

Greek Weddings can be large, festive affairs. Most Greeks seem to have large families and even if their families are small, they seem to make up for it by having... ... Read More

Expectations of the Koumbaro or Koumbara

Before you determine if you should accept a request to be Koumbara or Koumbaro at a Greek Orthodox wedding, it helps to know what is expected. This is a great... Read More

Greek Wedding Traditions Checklist for Brides

Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming prospect. There is so much for a bride to think about that it can make the whole planning process feel incredibly stressful... Read More

Decorations and Favor Ideas for a Winter Wedding

Even though most Greek weddings seem to take place in the warmer months, people still do get married in the winter. This means that some parts of the planning proces... Read More

Greek Wedding Tips – How to Propose

In both the United States and in Greece, it is the tradition for the man to ask the woman for her hand in marriage. Yes, there are some exceptions to... Read More

Engagement Traditions in Greece

In both the United States and in Greece, the engagement period basically represents two people’s commitments to spend the rest of their lives together. If you are ... Read More

Edible Greek Wedding Favors

There are many traditions associated with Greek weddings. One of them is to give guests a wedding favor that they can take home and enjoy well after the festivities ... Read More

How to Choose a Band for Your Greek Wedding

When getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church, a lively reception often follows the wedding ceremony. One of the most important parts of the reception is good mu... Read More

Organizing Your Greek Wedding Guest List

Those of us who have seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding and who have attended a Greek wedding themselves understand that most Greeks have big families and know a lot... <... Read More

First Steps to Planning Your Greek Wedding

Have you always dreamed of what your Greek wedding would look like? Well, now that you are engaged, you have a chance to make your dreams a reality. However, there..... Read More

How to Budget For Your Greek Wedding

When planning a wedding, it is so easy to let the spending get out of hand. Brides could have the best intentions of keeping costs down but even the most... Read More

Can You Have an Outdoor Greek Orthodox Wedding?

You’re a Greek Orthodox Christian and you are about to start planning your wedding. You really want to have an outdoor wedding but in your research, you discover t... Read More

Ways to Make Your Greek Wedding Special

Are you getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church and having a reception afterwards? This is a great way to share your special day with those you care about most.... Read More

Should You Be a Koumbaro or Koumbara?

Did someone just ask you to be his Kourmbaro at his wedding? This is a great honor and one that has an important role not only in the marriage ceremony... Read More

How to Ask Her Father for Her Hand in Marriage

Asking her father for her hand in marriage may seem like an old fashioned convention in the United States. However, not only is it still done in Greece, but also... ... Read More

Greek Bridal Bed Tradition – To Krevati

As a Greek-American, you may not have had exposure to some of the Greek wedding customs that take place in Greece. Greek American weddings that take place in the Uni... Read More

No Vows in a Greek Wedding?

Have you noticed that there are no vows in the Greek Orthodox marriage ceremony? When weddings are portrayed in popular culture, such as in movies or popular televis... Read More

Ideas for Selecting Greek Wedding Flowers

Flowers make a great addition to your Greek wedding. The same holds true no matter if your wedding is held in Greece, the United States, or anywhere else in the... <... Read More

Host a My Big Fat Greek Wedding Screening Party

Anyone who is Greek and has gotten married in the Greek Orthodox Church usually appreciates the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding when they see it because they can rela... Read More

Choosing a Wedding Theme

Weddings can be fun to plan. As a Greek Orthodox Christian you are presented with a wonderful opportunity to share the Sacrament of Marriage with your guests and to ... Read More

Greek Wedding Guest Etiquette

So, you’re invited to a Greek wedding. Now what? Well, the answer depends on a variety of factors. Several factors will determine how you should behave, such as if... Read More

Greek Wedding Gifts – What to Get the Happy Couple

Once you receive an invitation to a Greek wedding, it’s time to begin thinking about what you will give the happy couple for a gift. It’s customary to give them.... Read More

Basics of Music Selection for Your Greek Wedding

It doesn’t matter if you hire a band or a DJ. If the music at your wedding is a crowd pleaser, your guests will have fun. Work with the band... Read More

Selecting Your Bridesmaid Dresses

Once you have your bridal party selected for your Greek Orthodox wedding, you will need to decide what they will be wearing during the ceremony and reception. Typica... Read More

Traditional Greek Dancing At Your Wedding

Here in the United States, there are certain aspects of the Greek culture that have come across the ocean with our ancestors. Traditional Greek dancing is one of tho... Read More

Choosing Gifts For Your Bridal Party

As anyone who has been married in the Greek Orthodox Church can attest to, Greek weddings are unique occasions. The ceremony is different from what the media typical... Read More

Planning Your Bachelorette Party

If you are a Greek getting married in the United States in the Greek Orthodox Church, you are bound to adopt some of the American traditions. One tradition that does... Read More

Inexpensive Greek Wedding Favors

It is no secret that weddings can be expensive and Greek weddings are no exception. Saving money wherever you can, such as on the wedding favors, is an excellent way... Read More

Overview of Greek Marriage Customs

In Greece, traditional customs get passed down from generation to generation and marriages are no exception. No matter how modernized Greece becomes, most of these t... Read More

Choosing the Best Greek Wedding Invitations

Your Greek wedding is nearly planned. You’ve chosen the function hall, hired a Greek wedding band, and purchased your dress. Now, you need to let people know when ... Read More

Greek Wedding Gift Traditions

Greek weddings are rich in tradition and are usually large, celebratory affairs that begin with a traditional ceremony in a Greek Orthodox Church. Is this your first... Read More

Tips For Bonding With Your Greek Bridal Party

So, you’ve decided to get married in the Greek Orthodox Church. You’ve spoken with your priest and you’ve chosen your Koumbara and/or Koumbaros. You’ve also ... Read More

Tips on Planning Your Destination Wedding in Greece

Blue skies, beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and landscapes – do you dream of having your wedding in Greece? Having a destination wedding is both memorable ... Read More

How To Shop For Your Dream Wedding Dress

You want to look your best on your wedding day and to do that, you want to wear the perfect dress. The problem is that wedding dress shopping can be... Read More

Tips for Buying the Wedding Rings

Traditions concerning the wedding rings vary between the United States and Greece but what remains the same is the place they hold in the traditional Greek Orthodox ... Read More

Planning for a Greek Wedding: An Overview

So, you’ve finally gotten engaged. Now what? When it comes to making wedding preparations, things can get overwhelming quickly. It can be difficult to know where t... Read More

Bridal Shoes – A Greek Wedding Tradition

Are you getting married and want a traditional Greek wedding? This means not only having a ceremony in the Greek Orthodox church but also adhering to some of the oth... Read More

How to Choose the Wedding DJ

So, your Greek wedding is nearly planned. You’ve finally decided to have a DJ and not a wedding band. Now, all you need to do is select the right one... Read More

Should You Get Married in Greece?

So, you’ve decided to get married. Now, it’s time to make the plans. There are all kinds of arrangements to be made including where the wedding will be. You have... Read More

Wedding Etiquette for Guests of a Greek Wedding

Have you recently been invited to a Greek wedding? Yes, the ceremony is beautiful but if you’ve never attended a Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony you may be unsure ... Read More

Choosing Your Stefana – Greek Wedding Crowns

Through a great part of the Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony, the bride and groom wear twin crowns (stefana) joined by a string. This is all that the bride and groom.... Read More

Creating Your Greek Wedding Program

It’s the perfect day for a Greek wedding. You’re dressed and ready. As you step into the church, a woman hands you a program with a smile before you’re escorte... Read More

Planning a Greek Bridal Shower

Throwing a bridal shower with a Greek theme is a great way to celebrate your heritage. There are two basic things to consider when planning the bridal shower. First,... Read More

Choosing Your Greek Wedding Party

So, you’ve decided to get married in the Greek Orthodox Church. Yes, there is a lot to do. How do you know what to do first? Well, one of the... Read More

Getting Married in the Greek Orthodox Church

The First Steps: Basic Guidelines for Marriage in the Greek Orthodox Church, Part I When getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church, especially interfaith marriage... Read More

The Greek Wedding Ceremony Breakdown

A Play-by-Play Guide to Your First Greek Wedding Many of us have been to a Greek Wedding, most likely many times before. However, some of us may have never been... <... Read More

How to Determine the Wedding Guest List

When planning a Greek wedding, one of the first things you need to do is come up with the guest list. Because Greeks often have a wide social circle, this... Read More

First Steps to Planning a Greek Wedding Reception

Are you planning a Greek wedding? If so, you know that the first thing you need to do is contact your church to determine what you need to do in... Read More

How to Choose Your Stefana

During the Greek Orthodox marriage ceremony, there is a section that is called “The Crowning”. During this part, crowns, called stefana, that are joined with a s... Read More

Greek Wedding Survival for Non-Greeks

Are you getting married to a Greek? If you are, and you aren’t an Orthodox Christian, you may find that the traditions and protocols are somewhat different than wh... Read More

Should you do Traditional Greek Dances at Your Wedding?

While planning your wedding, you’ll need to decide what kind of music to play at your reception. This will also help determine what kind of dancing will be done. F... Read More

The Greek Tradition of the Bridal Shoes

Are you having a traditional Greek wedding? If so, there’s a lot to consider. You’ll need to make the necessary arrangements with the church and the function hal... Read More

Why Greek Weddings Are Rarely Outside the Church

Have you ever noticed that most Greek weddings are inside the church? Outdoor weddings are rare in the Orthodox Church for a very good reason – the Sacrament of Ho... Read More

Selecting the Music for Your Greek Wedding

Music is an important part of the wedding reception, yet it is often overlooked. For Greek weddings, there’s an extra element to consider. If the wedding is taking... Read More

How to Choose Your Wedding Party

Are you getting married in the Greek Orthodox Church? If so, you will need to choose your wedding party. In Greece, it isn’t customary to have a large wedding part... Read More

Greek Wedding Guest Etiquette Basics

Have you received an invitation for a Greek wedding? If so, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to be the best guest you possibly... Read More

The Common Cup and Interreligious Marriage

As said in my article the introduction to the mysteries, the Service of Matrimony was originally taking place during the Divine Liturgy, with communion not only bein... Read More

So You Want to Get Married in the Greek Orthodox Church?

What you need to know to get married in the Greek Church In Greek America, weddings over time have adopted many of the social characteristics of their mainstream Ame... Read More