Most times Greeks choose that their wedding stay faithful to local traditions and customs. However some customs can seen quite outlandish. Such a custom is having the bachelor or hen’s party a day or two before the wedding. The groom gets together with his friends as does the bride with her friends for a whole […]
Marriage in Ancient Greece was not mandatory, but strong social criticism was directed towards single people. There are reports indicating ceremonies in which single men were ridiculed in public who in turn would wander about naked singing songs admitting to a fair punishment. The family served two main purposes: first to obtain offspring who would […]
In Greece there are many customs relating to weddings which vary from region to region. Some however are common and many couples follow them. The following customs seem to be the most prevalent: • A custom which prevailed many years ago was that of the dowry. The bride to be would prepare her dowry which […]
The Traditional Cretan Wedding is a very special event with a great variety of food and entertainment provided. On Crete young people usually get married because they are in love. If for whatever reason the parents do not agree with this marriage, the young couple then decide to elope to an unknown place until their […]
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