Basic Facts
Are wedding rings necessary
Wedding rings are necessary. They symbolize the eternity of marriage and crowns, which stand for the union of two people, the groom and the bride.
Does a wedding have two parts?
Yes, the engagement and the stefana (Greek wedding crowns).
What dates in December can you not have your wedding?
The 18th through the 25th of December
Who do the guests spit at?
The guests spit at the bride.
What is Mary's favorite color and why?
Pink and yellow because they are happy colors.
What do you need to have for the ceremony to be performed
A silver tray, a carafe, and a wine glass will need to be purchased on order for the ceremony to be performed.
What three people are involved in a traditional Greek wedding
The groom, bride, and the koumparos (Greek best man) are the three people involved.
How many days before Easter can you not have your wedding?
You can't have your wedding 40 days before Easter
What treat is commonly given after the wedding and why do they get it?
Jordan almonds are given to guests thanking them for coming to the wedding.
What school did Mary and Caroline before AOS
West U
Who has to be baptized as a Greek to get married in a Greek church
The groom, the bride, and the best man have to be baptized as Christian Orthodox.
What does the koumparos (Greek best man) do in a wedding?
The koumparos exchanges the rings at the beginning of the sacrament and further on crowns the couple. The rings are put on the right hand, and the Koumbaros exchange the rings three times.
What day after Easter can you not do for your wedding?
The 50th day after Easter
How many times are the rings exchanged?
The rings are exchanged three times.
How many dogs does Caroline have and what are their names?
Two, Baxter and Lucy
What do the guests throw at the couple before the ceremony?
Right before the wedding ceremony, the guests throw rice at the couple. It symbolizes wealth in their lives.
What does the exchange of the rings three times signify?
The exchange signifies that in marriage life the weakness of one partner will be compensated for by the strength of the other, the imperfections of one by the other.
What dates in August can you not have a wedding?
1st - 15th of August
When is National Baklava Day?
National Baklava Day is on Sunday this year on November 17th.
What is Mary's middle name? Hint: it starts with an F
Fraley.
What is the sacrament marriage
The sacrament of marriage is the baptizing and confirming of human love in God by Christ in the Holy Spirit.
What are the wedding crowns called?
The crowns are called the stefana.
What two days of every week can you not have a wedding? Why?
Every Wednesday and Every Friday of every week because of religious fasting days
When did people start using Jordan almonds at weddings?
People started using Jordan almonds in the middle century and five almonds were given to each guest.
How many siblings does Caroline have and what are their name(s)?
One, named William