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Posted by FinallyEngaged

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Posted by MrsS4

veryy cool

also-- we have both a MOH & a koumbara? or it just varies from bride to bride?

Thanks

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We have a Koumbaro and a Best man.... so i guess it does vary from bride to bride

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We decided to keep it very simple and also more traditional like they do in Greece...our MOH will be our koumbara and our Best man will be our koumbaro, and we're not having any bridesmaids or groomsmen. That was just our personal choice, though.

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hi girls..i am really happy to see this thread back! i am not greek but FH is and we are having the (beautiful!) Greek Orthodox ceremony. actually wondering if someone can help - i'm getting married at st. demetrios in astoria & i'm really worried about something. our wedding is @ 4 but there's also one at 3. the very very nice administrator at the church told me not to worry-the ceremony is only 40 minutes long-but i'm stilll worried:( i picture my guests and myself showing up at 4oclok or ten to, and everyone from the 3:00 wedding still inside takin pix and outside throwing rice etc. Help-should i be worried? i can't think of anything i can do about it anyway which makes it worse

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I have a similar problem...i'm getting married at St. Catherine at 3pm and there's an event at 2 (I didn't ask if it's a wedding or baptism). I haven't been to a wedding at St. C or St D in such a long time, but others who have been there recently told me that the church tries its best to move people along as best they can. I'm expecting a bit of a delay, but I hope not more than half an hour.

The best thing you can do is try not to worry too much about it...things have a way of working themselves out in the end! You and your guests may have to wait a bit, but don't let that ruin your day too much

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Thank you so much...you are completely right. I'll try not to worry about it and i am following your advice - to just expect a bit of a delay but don't let it get to me...thank you.. Good luck to both of us!

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I know this has been mentioned before but since all of our weddings are going to be here before you know it maybe we can get some ideas off of eachother.

If you have purchased our koumbara/koumbaro or both their gifts what did you get them?

If you havent purchased what ideas do you have?

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Posted by CAD0608

I know this has been mentioned before but since all of our weddings are going to be here before you know it maybe we can get some ideas off of eachother.

If you have purchased our koumbara/koumbaro or both their gifts what did you get them?

If you havent purchased what ideas do you have?

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We only have a Koumbaro (FH's brother) and we will prob get him a watch of some sort.

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people typically get some sort of jewelery for the koumbara or koumbaro--

hth

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Today I paid for my membership at St. Demetrios/St. Catherine's...wanted to get an early start with the church stuff. We were told to go back about 2 or 3 months before the wedding to fill out the rest of the paperwork and set a date for the rehearsal...I'm very excited even though it's still 10 months away!

Quick question about the rehearsal ladies...I've heard that you have to pay to have the rehearsal...is that true? And if so, then how much approximately are the churches charging?

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Posted by CAD0608

I know this has been mentioned before but since all of our weddings are going to be here before you know it maybe we can get some ideas off of eachother.

If you have purchased our koumbara/koumbaro or both their gifts what did you get them?

If you havent purchased what ideas do you have?

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For a koumbaro, you can also do a chain for the neck, bracelet, cufflinks, or anything else you think the koumbaro would like.

For a koumbara, you could do a jewelry set, or a fancy watch too.

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Posted by Annoulak

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Posted by CAD0608

I know this has been mentioned before but since all of our weddings are going to be here before you know it maybe we can get some ideas off of eachother.

If you have purchased our koumbara/koumbaro or both their gifts what did you get them?

If you havent purchased what ideas do you have?

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For a koumbaro, you can also do a chain for the neck, bracelet, cufflinks, or anything else you think the koumbaro would like.

For a koumbara, you could do a jewelry set, or a fancy watch too.

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do you get things as a couple if they are a couple?

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hi girls... i think we are getting our kombouro a watch too hehe. OMG; thank you so much for bringing up the rehearsal dinner charge question. i was wondering the same thing - tomorrow i am going to st. d's in the morning to drop off paperwork--reading this post just reminded me to ask that question! i will see if there is a 'rehearsal' charge and report back!

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How much do you guys think you will spend on the gift?

You see my cousin is our koumbara. Her husband isnt Greek Orthodox so as much as we consider him our koumbaro through association lol he really isnt doing anything. Would you guys get him something also or just spend a little more on her?

His name isnt on any of the paperwork we have to fill out or anything it is all her.

Any suggestions comments?

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Posted by CAD0608

How much do you guys think you will spend on the gift?

You see my cousin is our koumbara. Her husband isnt Greek Orthodox so as much as we consider him our koumbaro through association lol he really isnt doing anything. Would you guys get him something also or just spend a little more on her?

His name isnt on any of the paperwork we have to fill out or anything it is all her.

Any suggestions comments?

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Anyway you can get them something as a couple?? Then you wouldnt have to worry bout who you spend more on.

If not, I dont think it matters if you spend a little more on her than him as long as its not TOO noticeable.

Not sure how much we are spending but FH tends to get carried away when it comes to buying people gifts. But his bro (our Koubaro) is always very generous to us so we have no prob reciprocating

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Posted by CAD0608

How much do you guys think you will spend on the gift?

You see my cousin is our koumbara. Her husband isnt Greek Orthodox so as much as we consider him our koumbaro through association lol he really isnt doing anything. Would you guys get him something also or just spend a little more on her?

His name isnt on any of the paperwork we have to fill out or anything it is all her.

Any suggestions comments?

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From what I know, if the spouse isn't partaking in the ceremony, he/she shouldn't really get a gift...just my opinion and experience though...

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hey... i know a couple of us were wondering if the churches charge for a rehearsal. st. demetrios in astoria charges $30..not bad! :)

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Posted by Annoulak

Kali hronia!

I've seen a few more new Greek brides on here lately, so I'm posting to re-activate the thread.

How is everyone's planning going?

And who will be the first Greek 08 bride? ZKAT22, will you be first in 08?

New brides, please introduce yourselves!

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i think i am the first greek 08 bride....so excited for all of us!!!!

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i think i am the first greek 08 bride....so excited for all of us!!!!

i think you are!! you are getting married in less than one month - thats so exciting!!!!!!!!

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Posted by ZKAT22

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Posted by Annoulak

Kali hronia!

I've seen a few more new Greek brides on here lately, so I'm posting to re-activate the thread.

How is everyone's planning going?

And who will be the first Greek 08 bride? ZKAT22, will you be first in 08?

New brides, please introduce yourselves!

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i think i am the first greek 08 bride....so excited for all of us!!!!

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can't wait to see the pics!

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Posted by ZKAT22

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Posted by Annoulak

Kali hronia!

I've seen a few more new Greek brides on here lately, so I'm posting to re-activate the thread.

How is everyone's planning going?

And who will be the first Greek 08 bride? ZKAT22, will you be first in 08?

New brides, please introduce yourselves!

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i think i am the first greek 08 bride....so excited for all of us!!!!

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I just realize I went to St. D's (7th grade) with Elpida! Tell her Kathy says hello

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Congratulations ZKATT!!!!! You wil definately be impressed with how great the NRC is no worries!!!!!

I cant wai to see pics