The Orthodox wedding ceremony is rich in ritual, and it begins with the betrothal service. The groom and bride stand side by side, holding candles, as the priest blesses them. The exchange of vows in the Orthodox tradition is replaced by a series of prayers and blessings. Instead of the couple exchanging rings immediately, the priest places them on their hands later during the ceremony as a symbol of their commitment to one another.
For the wedding ceremony, we kindly ask that guests arrive 15–20 minutes before the ceremony begins. For the reception, cocktail hour will begin at 6:00 PM - please come enjoy light snacks and drinks on us before a night of celebration!
Guests are kindly invited to wear suits or cocktail dresses. Tuxedos and gowns are welcome for those wishing to dress in formal elegance.
We are so grateful to celebrate this special day with our closest family and friends. Due to limited space at our venue, we kindly ask that only the guests listed on the invitation join us. We truly appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate together.
Your presence at our wedding is the most meaningful gift we could ask for. If you wish to honour us with a gift, a contribution toward our honeymoon would be deeply appreciated as we begin this new chapter together.
For the ceremony, there will be street parking available in surrounding neighbourhoods. As for the reception, there will be street parking and a Green P parking lot located at 125 Burnaby Blvd, Toronto, ON M5N 1G5.