A Greek wedding ceremony is an amazing celebration filled with meaningful traditions you likely have not seen before during a wedding ceremony. Key elements include the Stefana crowns, symbolizing a couple’s unity, and a walk around the altar (3 times to be exact) to mark the start of a new life together!
Greek wedding receptions are full of energy and fun, with traditional dances that get everyone involved! The circle dance is a crowd favorite, where guests join hands and celebrate together by dancing a 12-step dance to popular Greek song There is also a spirited "drunken sailor" dance, which is a lively Greek folk dance where people move in a circle, mimicking the playful, tipsy movements of a drunk sailor. It's meant to be fun and energetic, with lots of laughter and participation from everyone. Bride and groom will likely be front and center of the circle! $$$$ Bills -- At Greek weddings, it's common for the bride and groom's family to throw dollar bills onto the dance floor as a way of showing good wishes to the new couple. This used to be done by breaking glass plates on the floor, but venues don't allow for that anymore...understandably so :)