Schedule

Wedding Ceremony

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

We kindly ask guests to dress in church-appropriate formal wear. For women, we suggest longer dresses or skirts and covered shoulders. For men, suits or dress slacks with a collared shirt and jacket are appreciated​.

The marriage service will begin at 1:00pm. In the Orthodox Church, marriage—also called Holy Matrimony—is one of the sacred mysteries, and we are honored to share it with you. It is rich with ancient rituals and symbolism. You don’t need to know anything ahead of time—just be present and take it all in. Two professional photographers will be capturing the entire service and celebration. In the church lobby, you’ll find a sign board with a QR code where you can sign up to receive the edited photos once they are ready. 𝐖𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲. This preserves the sacred atmosphere and allows everyone to be fully present. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 (𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫) so all can enjoy the beauty of the moment without distraction.

Reception - Fellowship Hall at St. George

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Stay in what you wore to the ceremony—no wardrobe change needed.

Family friendly & kids welcome! After the ceremony, please join us in the Fellowship Hall for the reception—it’s just next door! Drinks will be available right away, so feel free to settle in and get comfortable while the wedding party finishes photos inside the church and on the grounds. Once we arrive, we’ll begin the celebration with good food, music, and time together to share in the joy of the day. Our two professional photographers will also be with us throughout the entire reception, capturing the moments so you can relax, celebrate, and be fully present. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. Come hungry, come ready to dance, and let’s celebrate together! Welcome home.

Divine Liturgy

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

We kindly ask guests to dress in church-appropriate formal wear. For women, we suggest longer dresses or skirts and covered shoulders. For men, suits or dress slacks with a collared shirt and jacket are appreciated​.

The morning after our wedding, we’d love for you to join us at 10:30am for the Divine Liturgy (Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom). It’s a beautiful Orthodox service with prayers, hymns, and Scripture—open to everyone. The only thing we ask is the sacrament like the Eucharist be reserved for Orthodox Christians. People will likely bring you some blessed bread as a gift or a welcome. Families with kids, don’t stress—children are always part of the service, and it’s perfectly fine to walk around if needed. You’ll probably spot us with Eleni checking out the stained glass and icons between parts of the Liturgy. Just follow the flow: stand when others stand, sit when they sit. Everyone is welcoming, and we’d be so happy to have you there. And at the end...you got it, follow the flow after Liturgy for a blessing from the priest, he'll be so happy to see you again! Afterward, join us back in the Fellowship Hall (where our reception was) for coffee hour—coffee, cake, and good conversation.

Coffee Hour - Fellowship Hall at St. George

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

In the Orthodox Church, “coffee hour” is more than coffee—it’s where we gather after Divine Liturgy to share food, catch up, and welcome newcomers. It’s an important part of building and keeping our church family strong. We’d love for you to stay after the service in the Fellowship Hall (where our reception was) for coffee, cake, and conversation. Whether you’re meeting new friends or reconnecting with familiar faces, you’ll be part of the warmth that makes our parish feel like home.