The church ceremony and sit down reception will be held indoors, however there will be outdoor access and availability during cocktail hour and the reception.
The dress code for our wedding is Black-Tie Welcomed: Tuxes and gowns are preferred, but not required. Just come with your dancing shoes & ready to hit the dance floor!
Yes, please see the Travel & Accommodations tab for more information.
Yes, please see the Travel & Accommodations tab for more information regarding the hotel block. You are more than welcome to book other accommodations as well.
Service of Betrothal & the Exchange of Rings The priest blesses the rings three times and announces that the groom is betrothed to the bride in the name of the Holy Trinity. The priest places the rings on the groom and bride and the Koumbara then exchanges the rings between the couple three times, signifying that their two lives are intertwined as one by the grace of the Holy Trinity. Lambathes & Joining of the Hands The groom and bride are each given a taper candle and they are lit to symbolize the willingness of the couple to receive Christ. The priest joins the right hands of the groom and bride as he calls upon God to unify the bride and groom into one mind and body. Their hands will remain joined throughout the service to show their union. The Crowning of Stefana A single ribbon attaches two crowns, called Stefana, together. When the priest places them on the groom and bride's heads, they are crowned by God. The crowns are exchanged on their head three times by the Koumbara. The Common Cup The groom and bride will sip blessed wine from the cup in remembrance of the miracle at Cana. The act represents that by sharing all of life, their happiness will double and their sorrows will be only half as sad. Dance of Isaiah Holding up the book of the Holy Gospel, the priest leads the couple in a couple ceremonial walk celebrating their first steps as husband and wife. The Koumbara shows her support for the couple by following closely begin holding the ribbon that joins the Stefana crown.