Wedding traditions of Thessaloniki
Northern Greek weddings in Thessaloniki are noted for the great feast and the zournades band.
In the north of Greece, weddings can include a band of zourna and davul played on the way to the church and a spirited circle dance.
A wedding here
The groom is often shaved in a playful rite before the ceremony. The procession to the church has musicians, and guests follow on foot or by car with horns.
The feast
A buffet of mezedes, roast meats and sweets is set, and the dancing continues late.
Wedding customs of Thessaloniki
Also part of it, and being written: Greek wedding (Customs of Greek weddings.), Koumbaros (The sponsor.), Zurna (An oboe-like instrument.).
A wedding trail idea for Thessaloniki
- White Tower A harbourside landmark.
- Church of Agios Dimitrios A major church.
- Ladadika A restaurant quarter used for receptions.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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