The couple must be 18 years of age and over. If someone is under 18, the state accepts the marriage as long as no one is under the age of 14.In this case a written consent from the parents, the guardian or guardians is needed. A marriage is considered to be of incest and prohibited […]
The best way to express our feelings to each other is by flowers. Offering a flower to someone shows our love whether it be romantic, friendly, sisterly, motherly, or fatherly love, we can show our feelings of devotion, our gratitude and our sympathy to someone we love. Flowers can express any emotion and suit every […]
Up until a few years ago it was obligatory for women to receive their husband’s surname after the wedding. According to The new civil code it is not necessary for women to change their surname on their identification card, passport, public registration books and public lists. The modern woman is free to choose if she […]
Before you decide to marry it is a good idea to know when a marriage is allowed. According to Greek family law you are allowed to get married; You must be 18 years of age and over. If someone is under 18, the state accepts the marriage as long as no one is under the […]
In order not to get confused by all the bureaucratic procedures and paperwork needed in order to get married ,you must look at all the procedures step by step so you know what you have to do. All the following procedures must be done at least 6 months prior to the wedding date because wedding […]
Legal procedures Wedding in Chania, General Information Issuance of a Marriage Certificate The competent Service for the issuance of a Marriage Certificate is the relevant Municipality or community. Necessary supporting documents: 1. Application – Responsible statement 2. Police ID of both 3. For a religious wedding, a certificate of the church considered by the Diocese […]
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 […]
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