The marriage service in the Orthodox Church is divided into two parts: The Rite of Betrothal and the Rite of Crowning. Both rites are filled with images and references from the Old and New Testaments. In addition to praying to God for the couple being married for a blessed life together, these references offer role models of married couples, aids in our understanding of the symbols, and teach about the meaning of married life.
Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the wedding. A shuttle service will take guests from the hotel to Bogey's from 4:45-5:45. At the end of the evening, the shuttle will transport guests to the hotel with its last ride at 12AM.
Bogey's is about 30 minutes away from St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. After the ceremony, we recommend checking in to the hotel and heading over to Bogey's early for a cash bar prior to cocktail hour.
Formal/Cocktail Attire. Be prepared to spend some time outside during cocktail hour.