Greek tips to "survive" a Greek wedding

[blopez34]

1. Dress to the nines, heck, to the tens even
2. Know your way around pre-wedding traditions
3. Sit wherever you want
4. "Spit" on the couple
5. There will be a lot of kisses, hugs and wishes
6. So much food, so little stomach space
7. Be prepared for the interrogation if you're single
8. Drink alcohol...and water!!
9. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes along
10. Just have fun

11 Tips To Survive A Traditional Greek Wedding

Congratulations you've been invited to a Greek wedding! Read our tips to know what to expect and how to behave appropriately.

theculturetrip.com

 

[nadellii]

1. Dress to the nines, heck, to the tens even
2. Know your way around pre-wedding traditions
3. Sit wherever you want
4. "Spit" on the couple
5. There will be a lot of kisses, hugs and wishes
6. So much food, so little stomach space
7. Be prepared for the interrogation if you're single
8. Drink alcohol...and water!!
9. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes along
10. Just have fun

11 Tips To Survive A Traditional Greek Wedding

Congratulations you've been invited to a Greek wedding! Read our tips to know what to expect and how to behave appropriately.

theculturetrip.com

In my experience people dress pretty casual for Greek weddings...depending on the venue that is. If the wedding is outdoors and in the summer (which many usually are) I find that Greeks dress pretty casual in comparison to weddings in the US and Canada

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

If you're in Greece, then people dress casual. If you're in the USA, for example, then dress how you're told on the wedding invitations.

Don't talk about the bride's dress - this is will give the bride the mati (bad luck)

If you're in Greece then don't enter the church until the couple enters first (you'll follow behind them)

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

This is a great and funny list LOL!

Here is some actual information about the traditions surrounding Greek Orthodox weddings:

Greek Wedding Traditions

Learn more about Greek wedding traditions and resources from GreekBoston.com

www.greekboston.com

 

[lalajess]

Ha ha about number 6... So much food... maybe that is why Greek wedding celebrations go on so long! It gives us a chance to enjoy more of the food. This is an excellent list, by the way.

 

[seleanor]

Ha ha about number 6... So much food... maybe that is why Greek wedding celebrations go on so long! It gives us a chance to enjoy more of the food. This is an excellent list, by the way.

I went to a wedding in Crete and had some great gamopilafo, which is a traditional Cretan wedding rice pilaf

 

[lalajess]

I went to a wedding in Crete and had some great gamopilafo, which is a traditional Cretan wedding rice pilaf

I have never had that dish, but I have heard that it is delicious. Do you remember what was in it?

 

[seleanor]

I have never had that dish, but I have heard that it is delicious. Do you remember what was in it?

The rice pilaf is pretty simple, I think its just rice with maybe cream or butter. It was served with roast lamb on top. I found this recipe and the picture looks pretty similar, I wish I knew how it was actually cooked. I hope this helps

https://www.kalofagas.ca/2020/08/19/gamopilafo-aka-cretan-wedding-rice/

 

[lalajess]

The rice pilaf is pretty simple, I think its just rice with maybe cream or butter. It was served with roast lamb on top. I found this recipe and the picture looks pretty similar, I wish I knew how it was actually cooked. I hope this helps

https://www.kalofagas.ca/2020/08/19/gamopilafo-aka-cretan-wedding-rice/

It does help! Thank you for finding this...

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I went to a wedding in Crete and had some great gamopilafo, which is a traditional Cretan wedding rice pilaf

I found a recipe for that! https://www.greekboston.com/food/wedding-rice-recipe/

That particular wedding dish is really special.

 

[lalajess]

I found a recipe for that! https://www.greekboston.com/food/wedding-rice-recipe/

That particular wedding dish is really special.

This is very intriguing. I would love to be able to make this myself!

 

[blopez34]

This is very intriguing. I would love to be able to make this myself!

I love this rice!! Its so creamy

 

[lalajess]

Greek weddings are sooo much fun. All the dancing and delicious food - it's definitely a glorious celebration. I have been to casual Greek weddings and I've also dressed to the nines. I think a lot depends on what the bride and groom decide for the dress code.