Laced in Weddings

Headpieces:

The bride & groom wear connected headpieces while taking their first steps as husband and wife.

Kalamatiano:

The bride leads a raucous dance known as the kalamatiano, where the entire bridal party joins hands and skips in a circle (think Jewish weddings…without the chair). Guests also love the acrobatic tsamiko, where skilled dancers leap into the air, and the rowdy zebekiko, where dancers sequentially take shots of ouzo (a very potent Greek liquor) off of the floor.

Culinary Competition

Cooking is an art form in Greek culture, so it’s a given that mouthwatering cuisine is a focal point at Greek weddings — it can even turn into a contest! Families and friends may bring breads and cakes or just contribute their best recipes to compete for a nod from the newlyweds recognizing their culinary prowess.

Bittersweet Souvenirs

Candy-coated Jordan almonds are a timeless Mediterranean wedding favor. The bitter-sweet combination symbolizes the hope that the difficult moments of the couple’s life will be balanced out with happiness. Fill tulle bags with an odd number of candies — it signifies your unbreakable bond.

The Final Cut

In Greece, grooms cut up their tie at the end of the reception. According to tradition, the couple sells the pieces to guests and stashes the profits in their honeymoon piggy bank!

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Bury a bottle of small bourbon upside down, at the site of the wedding, it will bring pretty weather for your special day.