Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church

1 Shrine Place Greenlawn, NY 11740 - Tel: (631) 261-7272 - Fax: (631) 261-7295

Web: www.stparaskevi.org Email: stparaskevishrine@gmail.com

Reverend Father John Vlahos

Requested Wedding Date *

Please bring or mail in the following items with the completed forms (DO NOT FAX):

Bride’s Baptismal certificate.
Groom’s Baptismal certificate.
Koumbaro’s (Sponsor's) Baptismal certificate
Letter of Good Standing from Koumbaro’s home parish
$750 Sacrament Fee (Non-Stewards only - This is not Stewardship)*
Chanter Fee - $125.00. Please make check out to Michael Korsanos.
Caretaker Fee - $100.00, Please make check out to Callie Viegas.
Organist (if needed) - $150. Please make check out to Stephanie Pavlides.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SACRAMENT DATE CANNOT BE BOOKED UNTIL THIS FORM AND THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE RECEIVED.

Once all required forms are received the bride and groom will come to the office to sign the official documents.

*The sacrament fee will be waived only if the family of the bride or groom are stewards in good standing of St. Paraskevi.

WEDDING DAY REQUIREMENTS

Stefana (wedding crowns) 2. Silver Tray with Koufeta (Candied Almonds)
Two (2) small candles 4. Wedding Rings

CHURCH DECORATION GUIDELINES

The Greek Orthodox Church is adorned with only those things that remind us of Heaven, and therefore do not require any additional decorating. However, certain items are acceptable for weddings.

Flower arrangements on the pews down main aisle only. No nails, tape, glue, etc. are allowed to affix flowers.
Two (2) floral arrangements only. They must not be higher than three (3’) feet tall (Including stand)
Two (2) large candles not taller than three (3’) feet high including stands.

WEDDING REHEARSALS

Wedding rehearsals are not required. If you still would like a wedding rehearsal, please call the church office to make the arrangements.

Anything outside of these guidelines must receive written permission from the Senior Pastor of St. Paraskevi

Groom's Information

Groom's First Name *

Groom's Last Name *

Street Address *

Groom's City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Age: *

Date of Birth *

Place of Birth *

Date of Baptism (Please note that the Orthodox Church only recognizes a Triune Baptism.) *

Groom's Religion *

Chrismation Date (If Applicable)

Occupation *

Groom's Father's Name *

Groom's Father's Place of Birth *

Groom's Father's Religion *

Groom's Mother's First Name *

Groom's Mother's Maiden Name *

Groom's Mother's Country of Birth *

Groom's Mother's Religion *

Has The Groom Ever Been Married Before *

Yes

No

If YES please fill out Supplementary Record Form.

At what age did the Groom arrive in US? (If Applicable)

Date of Arrival (If Applicable)

Are you related to the intended Bride? *

Yes

No

If YES, please state how you are related. By blood or through marriage. e.g. cousins or in-law.

Bride's Information

Bride' First Name *

Bride's Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Age: *

Date of Birth *

Place of Birth *

Date of Baptism (Please note that the Orthodox Church only recognizes a Triune Baptism.) *

Bride's Religion *

Chrismation Date (If Applicable)

Occupation *

Bride's Father's Name *

Bride's Father's Place of Birth *

Bride's Father's Religion *

Bride's Mother's First Name *

Bride's Mother's Maiden Name *

Bride's Mother's Country of Birth *

Bride's Mother's Religion *

Has The Bride Ever Been Married Before *

Yes

No

If YES please fill out Supplementary Record Form.

At what age did the Bride arrive in US? (If Applicable)

Date of Arrival (If Applicable)

Are you related to the intended Groom? *

Yes

No

If YES, please state how you are related. By blood or through marriage. e.g. cousins or in-law.

Sponsor (Koumbaroi) Information

Please note that the person who will be exchanging the crowns must be an Orthodox Christian in good standing.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Church Affiliation (Home Parish) *

Church Address *

Archdiocesan Number (For office use only)

Is the sponsor married? *

Yes

No

Name of Church Where Wedding Was Performed (If Applicable)

City & State of Church (If Applicable)

Name of Priest Who Performed Wedding (If Applicable)

Sacrament Contract

Bride and Groom's First and Last Name *

The Bride and the Groom agree that we will be on time for our wedding.

We also agree that if the wedding does not begin within ONE HALF (1-1/2) HOUR after the scheduled start time, which is caused by the bride, groom, or any of the bridal party and its attendants, we agree to pay a late fee of $500.00.

We further agree that if we throw anything, rice, flower petals, koufeta, etc. in the Church without the written permission of the Senior Pastor of St. Paraskevi, we will pay a $350.00 cleaning fee.

By checking the box below you confirm that you read and agree with the Sacrament Contract. *

Groom

Bride