The Big Day
DRESS UP. GET HITCHED.
EAT CAKE.
Celebration
Siparos Seaside Restaurant
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Xifara, 84401, Paros
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Festivities begin immediately following our ceremony
Attire
Paros averages around 85 degrees during the day in August, but cools down at night with the help of the constant sea breeze. Attire is all about cocktail / beach formal.
Think: lightweight or linen suits and summer dresses. (And ties are optional, but don't tell Chris I said that!) Basically, whatever will keep you comfortable in the balmy Grecian nights.
Transportation
Unlike other Greek islands, Paros is easy to get around with a car. But if you aren't planning to rent one, don't worry!
As part of our wedding day festivities, transportation will be provided from our ceremony directly to the party at Siparos. We will also be running continuous shuttles from Siparos to a central location in downtown Naousa troughout the evening. That way we can all party as hard as we want -- and sleep well knowing that everyone got home safe.
Big Fat Greek... Dance?
Traditional Greek dances date all the way back to the days of Plato and Aristotle, and are a mainstay of any proper Greek wedding. There are different styles and interpretations from all over the islands and mainland, as each region promoted its identity through unique choreography and music. Island dances, for example, tend to be lighter hearted and smooth, whereas dances from the parts of Greece in the north near the Black Sea tend to be more jumpy and aggressive.
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We are going to be playing an eclectic mix of music that reflects who we are as a couple. But Dimitra loves Greek dances; so much so, that she did her senior capstone project on them in high school. So they are going to feature prominently!
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The two most common Greek dances are the Kalamatiano - the national dance of Greece - and Hasaposerviko. Both of them are incredibly easy and have recognizable beats that do all the counting for you!
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Here are a few helpful resources if you'd like to try them out ahead of time. Otherwise, a glass of wine or so is all you'll need to get off and going. When in Rome, right?
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KALAMATIANO - Instructions - Music/Example
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HASAPOSERVIKO - Instructions - Music
