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Recently we got to coordinate a beautiful Greek wedding. It was gorgeous and full of love, friends and family. It was also full of tradition, for instance the use of a button, that looks like a blue eye (the color blue is powerful to ward off evil spirits) was attached to the bouquets and boutineers of not only the bride and groom but also all of the wedding party attendants. The idea is that they would ward off any evil spirits that would bring any bad luck to the newlyweds.

Another tradition is the use of gold crowns.

Two gold crowns are made and connected by a single strand of ribbon. This symbolizes the union of the two people into a single married couple. The crown also signifies that they shall rule over their household together. The crowns are called “stefana” in Greek. During the ceremony, the crowns are swapped back and forth three times by the koumbaro.

The bride and groom also hold candles during the ceremony. These symbolize the light that Christ symbolizes. The candles can be left in the church to burn, or brought back home to be used, but should never be thrown out. They should be burned down completely.

The priest will pour wine into the “common cup” – that is, one single wine glass – and the bride and groom each take three sips from it. The wine symbolizes life, and the sharing of sips of it is symbolic of how the couple will share in life together. (https://blog.udemy.com/greek-wedding-traditions/)

Other interesting and sometimes disturbing traditions involving good luck and bad luck superstitions on wedding days include:

If a spider is found in a wedding dress it signifies good luck in English traditions. Um, no thank you.
Also in English tradition, Wednesday is considered the “best day” to marry, although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.
Did you know the reasoning behind the groom carrying his bride over the threshold of their new home? We didn’t either…apparently it’s to protect her from any evil spirits lurking below the ground!
The Hindus believe that rain on your wedding day will bring good luck.
Forget rice, in Czech traditions, the guests throw peas at the newly married couple!
Pine trees are planted outside of the home of the newlyweds as a symbol of fertility.

And finally, who really knows why we wear our rings on the fourth finger of the left hand? It was once believe that a vein traveled from this finger directly to the heart. That’s actually pretty sweet!

What traditions are you familiar with that others might not recognize?

With so many digital options now a days, there is something to be said about receiving an actual invitation or announcement in the mail, the excitement of seeing that beautifully handwritten addressed envelope and the lovely card inside. Today, we at Wed With Style want to share a special post with you, it’s sure to catch your interest, especially if you are a new bride and you have been searching for the “just right” custom wedding invitations for your “perfect day”!

Basic Invite has been creating “the perfect card for every event since 2006.” They pride themselves from standing out against their competitors by offering special touches on every order. Some of the services include:

Almost Unlimited Colors – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options. So, you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it – down to the littlest detail. This is what they feel sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company and it what is their biggest draw when someone is choosing their cards.

Custom Samples – Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes – Basic Invite is just as colorful with their envelopes as they are with their invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of their envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed.

Over 200 Wedding Invitation Sets – Each of the unique wedding invitations are part of a set. You can find everything from save the dates including cute magnets to wedding invitations and enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs and even matching thank you cards!

Free Address Collection Service – Use their free address collection service to request your addresses with just three simple steps. Share a link, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.

Keepsake Guest Books – Perfectly personalized wedding guest books are the perfect addition to your wedding day stationery. These customizable guest books have a ring hidden inside which allows them to lay perfectly flat for a classy and convenient look. With sophisticated designed pages it’s the perfect opportunity for your weddings guest to leave sweet words and well wishes.

Whatever your custom stationery needs are, you are sure to find something on Simple Invite’s beautiful website! You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook for more inspiration!

AND, even more good news! If you hop on Instagram and follow the instructions on our Wed With Style page by following, liking and tagging a friend that maybe just got engaged, you will be entered to win a set of 25 bridal shower invitations! So don’t waste a minute and get over there and check it out!