Our wedding will be formal with a summery Mediterranean feel. We're envisioning an elegant yet relaxed look for our celebration in Greece.
Women are kindly asked to wear long dresses in light, breathable fabrics, and men should wear suits - linen or other lightweight options are perfect for a late-June wedding.
We kindly ask that women avoid blush and sage green, and we prefer solid colors or subtle prints rather than bold patterns.
Tonight's drinks are free - tomorrow's stories will be priceless!
If we do not receive your RSVP by the date provided, it will automatically be marked as "no". We will miss celebrating with you, but we must provide our vendors with a final guest count within the time allotted.
Thank you for understanding!
Please refrain from taking pictures or videos during the ceremony to avoid distracting from the celebration and hindering the work of our photographers and videographers.
The Koumbara (female) and the Koumbaro (male) are the couple's sponsors.
The rings are swapped three times during the ceremony to symbolize the couple's unity.
The crowns are then exchanged three times above the head of the bride and groom to symbolize the sealing of the union
The circling of the altar is called the Dance of Isaiah and symbolizes the bride and groom taking their first steps as a married couple, affirming their commitment to a lifelong union.
The mothers of the bride and groom throw flower petals during the Dance of Isaiah to symbolize a long and happy marriage.
The bride and groom drink from the “common cup” during the ceremony to symbolize their commitment to sharing all aspects of life, both joy and sorrow. They drink three times to further emphasize this shared experience.
Koufeta are sugar-coated almonds given as wedding favors. They symbolize the sweetness of the couple’s future life together. The white color represents purity, the egg shape signifies fertility, and the hard almond core represents the endurance of the marriage. They are always given in odd numbers to symbolize the couple's indivisibility.
Guests throw money at the couple as they dance throughout the night, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, and wishing them well in their new life together.
If you would like to participate in this tradition, please feel free to bring singles!
If you would like to be prepared to participate in any of our Greek dances, please watch the video below for step-by-step instructions!
Disclosure: Another individual made this video for their wedding; however, it perfectly breaks down the steps for anyone learning.
See you on the dance floor!!
There is no smoking on venue premises. There will be tables across the street way from the venue where you are able to smoke.
For all guests staying at Evita Resort and Sunset Hotel, transportation to the church will be provided.