Religous Customs
*Predominant religon in Greece is Eastern
Orthodox
*Weddings usually take place during the morning hours
*Bride and Groom fast prior to the ceremony
*Weddings will not be scheduled during the Lenten season(the Advent and Epiphany seasons (November 28th through January 6th), and
the Fasting season preceding both the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
(in June) and the Feast of Dormition (in August); and special one-day fast periods.
*Bride and the Groom approach the coffesional and partake in Holy Communion
to cleanse themselves of sin and become pure before the enter the alter. The orthodox members must do this also the Sunday
before the wedding
*Groomsmen/Best man must be of Orthodox faith
*Bridesmaids, ushers, and other witnesses may be of other faith
*Eastern Orthodox church allows interfaith marriages, but one partner and one witness must be Eastern Orthodox.
