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Diaspora Wedding | Greek American ceremony in Chios | As Featured in Over The Moon

Maria & John’s Greek Orthodox Ceremony | Greek Diaspora Wedding | Destination Wedding in Greece This emotional destination wedding brought together Greek-American roots, centuries old Orthodox traditions, and the absolutely stunning beauty of the island of Chios. One of the most elegant and luxurious weddings we had not only the honour to capture, to witness. As members of the Greek diaspora, Maria and John returned to their ancestral island for a celebration that blended luxury, love, and cultural heritage. Their day included a traditional church ceremony, a vintage car ride through Chios, and a joyful reception filled with Greek dancing and dollar-throwing in true Greek-American fashion. If you’re planning a Greek-American destination wedding or an intimate cultural elopement in Greece, this story is living proof of how timeless and emotional these moments can be, all wrapped in a story driven video! // S U B S C R I B E ‪@montvideography‬ // F O L L O W Website | https://montvideography.com Instagram @mont_videography Wedding blog - Over the moon Maria always knew that she wanted to get married in the village that her mother’s family was from on the island of Chios in Greece. She also predicted that she’d have her reception in an orchard, as she was never one for a ballroom event. When looking for her wedding look, the bride never thought she’d wear something with long sleeves, but she saw a high-neck, long-sleeve, a-line Reem Acra dress during bridal fashion week at Dimitra’s Bridal Couture and had to try it on. “The week after the show, the rep and the gown flew together from NYC for one night, so I could try on the gown,” Maria says. “I said, ‘Yes,’ that weekend in Chicago.” On the day-of, everyone met at the church for the Greek Orthodox wedding. “I took in every moment of the ceremony,” Maria remembers. “I did not want it to end, and I was in shock that I was getting married.” After being announced as husband and wife, the evening kicked off with cocktails at the reception space. When guests arrived, they were served speciality drinks, including the voted best Mastiha Sour in the world. Between mingling, everyone watched the single-layer wedding cake, from Maria’s father’s family bakery on the island, get beautifully decorated with fresh cherries. Then everyone sat down for a local Greek meal, consisting of a traditional salad, homemade bread, goat with Chian potatoes, and salted grouper with fresh vegetables. During dinner, international guests got to listen to various toasts, which is not common at Greek weddings. The mother-of-the-bride started things off strong with a moving speech that she recited in Greek and English. “Our Koumbara ended the toasts by sharing a beautiful message from John’s Yiayia, who was not able to travel overseas for the wedding, but was there in spirit all weekend long.” All weekend long, the entertainment consisted of live music, and the bouzouki player actually emceed at Maria’s parents’ wedding 28 years prior. The newlyweds had their first dance to “Make It To Me” by Sam Smith, and then the dance floor was full all night long. They also had a late-night menu for everyone to keep energized, which included gyros (made on the spot) and traditional rooster soup. While the reception ended at 4:00 a.m., the night didn’t end there. Maria changed out of her dress and the remaining guests headed to town for more revelry. “We got a crepe at one of my favorite spots and went back to our suite,” she says. “It was the perfect ending to an amazing night.” 00:00 Bridal & Groom Preparations at Argentikon Luxury suites in Chios island 00:49 Groom Walking to Church with His Mother A heartfelt moment as tradition and emotion guide the groom toward the steps of the Orthodox Church 01:00 Bride Arrives with Her Father. The groom waits holding a bouquet as the bride walks toward the church, a very emotional and unforgettable entrance. 01:13 Veil Reveal by bride's father. Groom in flooded with tears as the bride’s father lifts her veil and kisses her. Groom walks the bride down the aisle to begin the Greek Orthodox ceremony. 01:32 Rings & Stefana Exchange Highlights from the Greek Orthodox rituals—the exchange of rings and the crowning with the Stefana, symbolizing unity and eternal bond. 01:43 Just Married Exit & Rice Throw The newlyweds walk out of the church as guests shower them with rice—a Greek symbol of prosperity and fertility—before driving away in a vintage car for their photo shoot. 01:56 Reception Entrance, First Dance & Greek Celebration The couple enters their reception with joy and energy—followed by cake cutting, their first dance, traditional Greek dances, and dollar bills flying in the air in true Greek-American style. #greekdiasporawedding #greekorthodoxchurch #greekorthodoxwedding #destinationweddingingreece #weddingvideography #chioswedding #GreekAmericanWedding #destinationwedding #diaspora #weddinginspiration #weddingcinematography