Ntina and Nikos - The wedding invitation.


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Please re-visit to see pictures from the prenuptial traditions, the wedding ceremony and reception.
Wedding Tradition.

Two days before the wedding, Thursday 29/11/07 is the ‘making up of the krevatie(the marriage bed)

Both sides of the family get together in the brides new home , where all the dowry is displayed for everyone to admire. The marriage bed is made using the best white embroidered linens and again by all the single girls (none of which is an orphan, as that was considered bad luck). Songs are sung that are usually made up of rhymes and tell the history of both families. The songs usually calls on different relatives to come and “throw” good wishes on to the couple, meaning gold coins and or money. Then sugared almonds and rice are thrown onto the bed for fertility.

Visit on Thursday evening to see some pictures.

The Making up of the Krevatie

Family and friends gather at Ntina and Nikos house for the making of the Krevatie.



The bed is made three times until it meets with the approval of Nikos.


Babies are placed on the bed and showered with rose petals sugar almonds and rice.

The Wedding









The Reception.










And they lived happily ever after.