What are some old fashioned Greek wedding traditions?

[paharo45]

My cousin is getting married and she wants to implement some older traditions into her wedding. I'm helping her plan it so I'm doing a little bit of research. Do you have any tips?

 

[dimi_pat]

One tradition is that the wife steps on the husbands foot at the altar! It's supposed to signify that the woman isn't scared of the husband when the preist when he says "the wife should fear the husband"

 

[kosta_karapinotis]

A traditional Greek weddign dance is the Syrtaki! Make sure the dj/band plays a nice traditional one so everyone can join in

 

[k_tsoukalas]

There's a traditional song to dance the Syrtaki to... the bride needs to lead it, and it is expected that she shows off a bit. The bride leads, the groom is next in line, and then the wedding party forms the rest of the line. Song is called Ωραία που 'ναι η νύφη μας - orea pou einai nifi mas. There are other traditions, too. It depends what you want:

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