The priest reads a prayer and removes the crowns. The couple is now married.
| Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 10:00 AM | Bride’s home: Stollisma (dressing). Musicians play outside. | | 12:00 PM | Church ceremony (1–1.5 hours). | | 1:30 PM | Reception begins – cocktail hour with meze and ouzo. | | 3:00 PM | Couple arrives (after photos). Cutting of the bread. | | 4:00 PM | Main meal – family style. | | 6:00 PM | Dancing begins (Kalamatiano). | | 8:00 PM | Money dance & bouquet throw. | | 10:00 PM | Cake cutting. | | 12:00 AM | Last dance (usually a slow zeibekiko). | | 1:00 AM | Guests leave with koufeta and a slice of cake. | ellinika gamisia
: Discuss why Greek slang is so heavily focused on sexual verbs compared to other languages. Search Results for Context The priest reads a prayer and removes the crowns
No processional down the aisle. The couple stands at the entrance of the church. The priest leads them inside as a sign they enter marriage freely. Musicians play outside