| Aspect | Traditional | Modern | |--------|-------------|--------| | Ceremony | Full 1.5-hour Orthodox service. | 45 minutes (priest speeds through). | | Reception length | All night until 6 AM. | 5 hours, ends by 2 AM. | | Music | Live bouzouki, clarinet, violin. | DJ with Greek pop and international hits. | | Plate smashing | Yes, intentionally. | Rare; sometimes staged for photo. | | Krevati (bed ritual) | Full family involvement. | Almost extinct in cities. | | Guest list | 500+ (whole village). | 150–250 (close friends + family). |
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No Ellinika Gamisia is complete without a feast that borders on gluttony: intentionally. | Rare