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Where to shop for wedding dresses in Greece from local Greek designers!

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As many of you may know, Greek weddings are a huge part of the culture in a really important way for both families to celebrate the union of love under God. Greece is also one of the best places to go clothes shopping! Especially for big items like wedding dresses because they aren't shipped from elsewhere (if you're getting them from a Greek designer that is). The quality is also super high and usually worth the price. My cousin goes to fashion school and she highly recommends Greek and Italian fashion designers! Here are a few that I have been looking at online.

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atelierzolotas.gr

ATELIER ZOLOTAS: Χειροποίητα Νυφικά Ελληνικής Κληρονομιάς

Boho νυφικά με vintage αισθητική συναντούν το ατίθασο bridal στυλ των bohemian νυφών και παίρνουν ζωή γύρω σου, στο Atelier Zolotas.
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www.celiakritharioti.gr

Celia Kritharioti | The House of Couture

Welcome to greek designer Celia Kritharioti official website! Haute Couture Collections to Bridal Collections, special collaborations and red carpet appearances.
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Greek weddings are so fun and filled with culture. These are excellent resources!
 
Kritharioti has phenomenal wedding dresses. She sells her dresses to famous people all over the world.
 
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Greek Easter Celebrations in Greece?

I’ve been thinking a lot about Greek Easter lately and realized I don’t actually know what it’s like to experience it in Greece itself.

I grew up with the traditions here, like church services, red eggs, the midnight “Christos Anesti,” and of course the big Sunday feast, but I’m curious how it all feels in Greece. Is the atmosphere different? More intense? More communal?

What are the days leading up to Easter like there, especially Holy Week? Are there specific customs, processions, or local traditions that stand out depending on the region?

I’ve also heard things about candles at midnight, fireworks, and entire towns participating, how true is that?

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I always found those stories fascinating and sometimes wished I had experienced that myself.

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Best Christening Gifts for a Close Friend's Child?

What are some good christening gifts for the child of a close friend?

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to a Greek christening, and the last one I attended was for a relative, so I’m realizing I’m not completely sure what is considered appropriate these days.

Since this is the child of a close friend, I’d like to give something a little more meaningful than just a standard gift, but I also don’t want to overdo it. Are religious gifts like an icon, cross, or children’s Bible still common? Would money, jewelry, or something personalized be appropriate?

I’d also be interested to know whether there are certain gifts that are traditionally given by family members or the godparents that I should avoid duplicating.

What have you given for christenings recently, especially when the child belonged to a close friend? I’d love some ideas that feel thoughtful and appropriate.
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