Tsontes Ellinikes Elinika Gamisia May 2026

Tsontes Ellinikes Elinika Gamisia: A Traditional Greek Wedding Celebration

1. Pre-Wedding Traditions

   1. The smashing of plates: Guests smash plates on the floor, which is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
   2. The wedding wishes: Guests offer words of wisdom and well-wishes to the couple, often in the form of a poem or a song.
   3. The bride's dance: The bride dances with her father, mother, and other family members, before dancing with her groom.