Pete & Theoni = θρησκευτικός γάμος

θρησκευτικός γάμος or church wedding is exactly what happened last Sunday at St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church, where all present witnessed the marriage of Theoni & Pete. I couldn’t help but be jealous of all the wonderful Greek traditions that accompanied this superb wedding day. Every moment was savored and treasured by all and I cried more than once watching Theoni & Pete celebrate their love with their closest family and friends.

This was my first time photographing a Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony and reception so Theoni thought it was only fitting that I start the day off with a shot of Ouzo…woo hoo…so tasty, if you like anise (black licorice), which I adore! I stopped at one shot, which I think was wise, because the videographer looked at me like I was about to get lost in an Ouzo haze and not resurface until the next day. His reaction actually made me a little nervous, but truthfully I never did feel any effect from it…phew – typically I don’t drink a drop on wedding days!! Soon after this, the dancing began…and they danced, and danced, and danced – it was fantastic. Take a look at the slideshow, this was an action packed day: drinks, details, dancing, clarino, ceremony traditions, photo booth, amazing florals & decor, a fantastic reception, lots of guests, lots of money throwing, tons of family, and more dancing!!

Thank you so much Theoni & Pete, I adore you both and hope your lives are as rich with tradition and love as your wedding day was. Thank you also to all the lovely people that made such an amazing day possible:

My team: Meredith and Camilla
Ceremony Site: St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church
Reception Site: Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa
Coordination: Hellenic Designs – Georgia Covell
Florals: Design by Ashley
Invitation: KC Hopper
Hair: Daphne from Salon Sessions – Pasadena
Makeup: Monique Powers