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May152005 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 01:51 PM+

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Posted: Apr 02, 2004 01:51 PM

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The Nouna & Nouno are not required to buy an icon for the Christening, they are only required to buy the baby's clothes, oil, towels & sheets (to be used in the church), martirika, the cross of course & boubounieres. I might be forgetting something, the last time I baptised a baby was years ago, my Goddaughter just turned 6!!! And she's sooo mad that I'm baptsing another little girl, when she found out she said and I quote 'It's not fair, you're suppose to be only my Nouna!'.

Scoop Posted: Apr 02, 2004 02:43 PM+

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Posted: Apr 02, 2004 02:43 PM

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I don't see why you shouldn't be able to give an icon when the baby is born. I think it is a great idea.

This reminds me that I have to buy my godchildren their candles for easter.

LImom Posted: Apr 02, 2004 02:55 PM+

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Posted: Apr 02, 2004 02:55 PM

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Icons are fine and don't forget the Nouna and Nouno are reponsible for tipping the priest and whoever else help out, psalti and kandilonafti.

AtticaQT Posted: Apr 02, 2004 10:18 PM+

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Posted: Apr 02, 2004 10:18 PM

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Posted by May152005

Georgia, I see nothing wrong with getting the baby an icon, but not the cross, you should definetly wait till the Christening. FH & I are baptising a baby together this upcoming June, when she was born in December we went to a Greek jewelry store & got her one of those pins that have charms hanging from it, we got a mati & a little gold icon w/diamonds in it, along with a few smaller things (an outfit, stuffed animal & a silver bank). Hope this helps...

That is such a nice idea - I love it!

Lenitsa Posted: Apr 09, 2004 04:01 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2004 04:01 PM

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Lenitsa Posted: Apr 09, 2004 04:02 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2004 04:02 PM

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Kalo Pasxa to all!

AtticaQT Posted: Apr 10, 2004 08:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 10, 2004 08:17 PM

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Kalo pasxa girls!!!!!

Lenitsa - HI!!! We missed you on here - how was your wedding? Do you have pictures? tell us all about it!

May152005 Posted: Apr 12, 2004 09:40 AM+

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Posted: Apr 12, 2004 09:40 AM

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Hope everyone had a great Easter!!

Scoop Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:10 PM+

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Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:10 PM

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Hi Everyone

Xristos Anesti! Welcome back Lenitsa. How have you been.

Who is next to get married?

AtticaQT Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:30 PM+

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Posted: Apr 12, 2004 01:30 PM

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Posted by Scoop

Who is next to get married?

I think Marcela is!!

deby Posted: Apr 13, 2004 12:19 AM+

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Posted: Apr 13, 2004 12:19 AM

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Xristos Anesti!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am next... less than two weeks away!!!!

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 13, 2004 01:24 AM+

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Posted: Apr 13, 2004 01:24 AM

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Posted by deby

Xristos Anesti!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto....I'm after Debbie!! Woohooooooooooo! I can't wait

Debbie: How are you holding up?

Scoop Posted: Apr 13, 2004 11:32 AM+

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Posted: Apr 13, 2004 11:32 AM

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Hi Deby/Marcella

You must be so excited. Have fun and try not to stress too much. My only recommendation is if you have time go for a massage the day or a few days before the wedding. It did wonders for me.

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 13, 2004 12:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 13, 2004 12:17 PM

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Hi Irene: That's so funny that you just posted this. This morning I booked a couple's massage for Peter and I the day before the wedding. I'm sooooo excited and can't wait!

We booked it Here

AtticaQT Posted: Apr 13, 2004 04:10 PM+

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Posted: Apr 13, 2004 04:10 PM

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Posted by deby

Xristos Anesti!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am next... less than two weeks away!!!!

I am so sorry I skipped your day - How are you doing? Its coming down to the final stretch!

bacibaci Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:13 PM+

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Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:13 PM

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In regards to band recommendations for Greek weddings my fiance & I (He's Greek, I'm Italian) are having VOICES (with Angelo Venuto singer of L'italiano & Ti Amo, Carmelo & Sal Venuto all formerly of The Caleps) as our band. They are the 3 main singers & musicians from the now retired band once known as The Caleps. They are absolutely fabulous!! They do all kinds of music from Greek to Italian to Latin to American music flawlessly. They play it all! My fiance even says that they play most Greek songs better than the original Greek singers do lol. And somebody mentioned that they cost over $8k. I just wanted to clarify that price sounds a little off. We are paying just a bit over $6k for Voices to play at our wedding. If anyone needs the number here it is: (718) 259-1844 or (718) 259-6922. Their email is [email protected] but it's probably best to call. Hope this info helps some of you! Best of luck & congratulations to everyone!!

DeeGeoNeo Posted: Apr 22, 2004 09:14 PM+

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Posted: Apr 22, 2004 09:14 PM

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Have you ever heard of Mylos?

AtticaQT Posted: Apr 24, 2004 05:46 PM+

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Posted: Apr 24, 2004 05:46 PM

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Posted by DeeGeoNeo

Have you ever heard of Mylos?

They have a website - www.mylos.com -

Friends of FH's used them about three years ago. They liked them - I think it is a husband wife team.

LImom Posted: Apr 24, 2004 09:41 PM+

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Posted: Apr 24, 2004 09:41 PM

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I heard if they have more than one affair booked they hire other musicians to fill in who aren't as good. Please understand this is only what I heard. When I saw them a couple of years ago they were good.

May152005 Posted: Apr 26, 2004 09:48 AM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2004 09:48 AM

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Hi everyone, yesterday was Deby's wedding! I can't wait to hear how it was!! You must be soo excited Marcela, you're next!!

Did anyone do programs explaining the Greek Orthodox ceremony? If so I would love it if you tell me where you found all the information.

Thanks!