EASTERN ORTHODOX Wedding Guide

Antiochian | Bulgarian | Coptic | Greek | Macedonian | Malankara Orthodox Syrian | Russian | Serbian | Ukrainian |

APPAREL & ACCESSORIES:

• Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
• CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
• Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
• Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
• House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
• Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
• PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
• Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
• Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
• TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
• Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

• BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
• Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
• Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
• Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products

BOOKS: Order Eastern Orthodox books securely online from Amazon.com

• A Guide to Orthodox Life: Some Beliefs, Customs, and Traditions of the Church
• A History of the Holy Eastern Church
• At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy
• Byzantine Theology: Historical Trends and Doctrinal Themes
• Eastern Orthodox Christianity: A Western Perspective
• For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy
• Preserve Them, O Lord: A Guide for Orthodox Couples in Developing Marital Unity
• The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church
• The Orthodox Church
• The Orthodox Way
• The Sacrament of Love: The Nuptial Mystery in the Light of the Orthodox Tradition

CAKE TOPS:

• Crafted Toys
• Orthodox Gifts
• That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style

DECORATIONS & CRAFT ITEMS:

• Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
• PartyBanners-personalized party banners for any occasion
• Pick a Petal-Add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• ShindigZ -world's largest party superstore

FOOD INFO, CONFECTIONS & RECIPES:

• CandyWarehouse.com-bulk, novelty, themed candies & chocolates from America's favorite online candy store
• Dancing Deer Baking Co.-all-natural and delicious fresh baked (and Kosher) goodies
• Lake Champlain Chocolates-fresh, all-natural gourmet chocolate gifts from Vermont. Kosher and preservative-free
• The Popcorn Factory-fresh popped popcorn in exclusively designed tins for all occasions & holidays

GIFTS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:

• A Favor Place-Greek wedding favors
• AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
• Bachelorette.com-favors, decorations and games for bachelorette parties
• Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
• BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
• Bulgarian Orthodox CD's & Books-music & art books
• Cafepress-Orthodox Christian gifts
• Eat Greek-online store carrying Greek Orthodox religious items including icons, incense burners, religious books, wedding crowns, candles and wedding favors
• Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
• HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
• Ibby's Designs-Stefana crowns
• Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
• My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
• Orthodox Gifts
• Orthodox Weddings-stefana, stefanothikes, martyrika, candle decorations and imprinted favor ribbons
• Personalized Wedding Favors, Invitations, Tote Bags and More! Shop CafePress.com
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• Portara Gallery-Greek wedding items
• ShindigZ -world's largest party superstore
• Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
• Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
• Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
• Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
• WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more
• Zoie's Favors-Greek Orthodox crowns, headpieces, party favors, candles and accessories

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY:  Order invitations (wedding stationery) online

• Ann's Bridal Bargains-discounted wedding supplies and invitations
• Betsywhite Stationery Boutique-stylish invitations and stationery
• finestationery.com-best quality stationery and invitations, from the leading manufacturers.  Easy online shopping & ordering - shipped right to your doorstep
• Hello!Lucky-specialty letterpress printer and design studio for wedding invitations, greeting cards and stationery
• InvitationConsultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc
• Invitations by Dawn-classic, contemporary and themed wedding invitations
• JeanM-unique wedding invitations and accessories
• MagnetStreet Weddings-modern wedding save-the-dates, invitations and thank you cards
• Minted-fresh designs from indie designers
• NOW-AND-FOREVER-hip, trendy, modern wedding invitations
• Paper Shouts-posh notes for life's big moments
• Paperwhites Press-stylish, affordable vintage-modern designs to unique photo save the date cards, letterpress invitations, thank you cards, stamps, embossers, envelopes and more.  All exclusive designs
• PearTreeGreetings-affordable, uber cute invitations
• Rexcraft-classic, elegant wedding invitations since 1910
• Smilebox-create amazing greetings with your photos, videos, and music. Email or post them free
• Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!
• Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

JEWELRY:

• Adorn Brides-Rent fine bridal jewelry for your wedding day.  Genuine diamonds, pearls, and precious metals in the latest and most popular styles
• Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
• Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
• Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
• Emitations.com-bridal & celebrity inspired jewelry at affordable prices
• Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
• Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
• Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MAGAZINES: Eastern Orthodox magazines, journals and publications

• Divine Ascent-A Journal Of Orthodox Faith
• Eastern Orthodox Church-North America: Publications
• Indian Orthodox Herald-biweekly publication

• Eglise Syriaque Orthodoxe d'Antioche
• Greek Orthodox Church Music
• Orthodox Church Music
• Russian Church Singing : Orthodox...
• Russian Orthodox Music / Roussakova,...

REAL LIFE STORIES: Read descriptions of other people's Orthodox weddings

• Julio & Anna-their Greek Orthodox wedding
• Leni & Jimmy

RELIGIOUS INFO: Eastern Orthodox church history, doctrine, beliefs, ceremonies, traditions, customs, rituals, practices, organizations and references

• Completely Weddings-Greek Orthodox Wedding
• Confetti-Greek Orthodox Weddings
• Coptic Orthodox Church-official web site
• Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America-official web site
• Greek Orthodox Church in Canada-official web site
• Greek Orthodox Wedding-info on customs and traditions
• I-Do-Greek Orthodox Wedding Traditions
• Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas-info on Russian Orthodox beliefs, dogmas, doctrines and way of life
• Orthodox Church in America-info on the Eastern Orthodox Church in North America
• Saint John Maximovitch Serbian Orthodox Church
• Setting Up Your Eastern Orthodox Home-what every newlywed Eastern Orthodox couple should have
• Shelovesgod.com - A support community for Christian women - read/submit articles, inspirational stories, & poems. Get to know other Christian women in our discussion group, message boards, advice section and study group (includes Eastern Orthodox)
• The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople-Mother church of autonomous Orthodox churches
• The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony-Coptic Orthodox Church
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada-official web site
• Wedding Details-info on Orthodox traditions, wedding ceremony, customs, crowns, references and music
• Wedding Guide UK-Greek Orthodox ceremonies
• Wedding Guru-Syrian Orthodox Weddings
• World Bridal-Greek Orthodox marriage requirements

• Photography by Christos-a unique mixture of photojournalism, candid and contemporary photography by Greek Orthodox photographer Christos Hountas.  Serving the New York City & Long Island area.