Give your attendants a traditional charm in the form of a small eye that protects the wedding celebrants from bad luck
Ask your groom to present you with your bouquet at the wedding venue
To be sure of a sweet life, carry a lump of sugar in your glove on your wedding day
At an Orthodox ceremony a priest will crown you and then lead you both three times around in a circle, representing eternity. You are considered married after the third circle. ‘Three’ represents the Holy Trinity, hence the crowns are swapped between your heads three times and your rings are swapped over three times
In a similar tradition to the Italians, Greek bridesmaids may wrap almonds (a symbol of fertility) in small packages and present them to guests
End the ceremony with honey and walnuts offered to you both on a silver spoon. Walnuts break into four parts representing the bride, groom and the two sets of family
Use ivy in your bouquet to mimic Ancient Greek brides who saw this as a symbol of eternal love
If you opt for any Greek tradition it is likely to be the money dance. Instead of giving gifts, your guests will pin several notes to your outfits during this almost never-ending dance!
Ask your parents to arrange for musicians to play traditional songs as you and your groom are getting ready in your respective houses. This can often include dancing and drinking to start the festivities
Whilst the groom is being serenaded he traditionally has a ceremonial wet shave in front of his family and well-wishers
Apples and pomegranates are symbols of fertility so include them in your menu, bouquet or table centres
There is a Greek pre-wedding tradition that is perfect for those wanting to start a family quickly. Babies are gently rolled on the matrimonial bed to bring fertility and happiness to the new marriage
During the reception have a traditional plate smashing celebration. Broken plates symbolize good luck and happiness and the permanence of marriage
