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After the ceremony, the celebrations really begin! Here are some of the highlights:

The Ellinika Gamisia holds deep symbolic meaning in Greek culture, representing: ellinika gamisia

Choosing the Koumbaros (male) or Koumbara (female) is a crucial first step. They must be practicing Greek Orthodox Christians in good standing with the church. In addition to their ceremonial role, they traditionally purchase the "stefana" crowns and become the spiritual advisors and support system for the couple, often going on to become godparents to their children. After the ceremony, the celebrations really begin

Perhaps the most significant sweet treat at a Greek wedding is the , or bomboniere . These are sugar-coated almonds, traditionally given to guests as wedding favors in odd numbers, usually five. Each element of the koufeta holds a meaning: the white color symbolizes purity, the almond's egg shape represents fertility, its hardness signifies the endurance of the marriage, and the sugar coating promises a sweet life. The five almonds traditionally represent the five pillars of a happy marriage: health, happiness, fertility, wealth, and a long life. In addition to their ceremonial role, they traditionally