does a best man in a greek orthodox wedding have to be greek orthodox?
369318
you must be greek orthodox. your partner should be the maid of honour.
1037069
A best man is who cares other first.
1164214
Why are you looking only for persons of greek descent?  \n\n\nIf that is an absolute requirement, I am sure they must be greek organizations in what ever city you are contemplating doing business in.  There are always church and civic organizations that you should be able to contact online or do a phone book search.\n\nI am not of Greek descent but am Sicilian which is close enough and would be interested or You can also do a search on www.directmatches.com  It is free to join and you can do a search and enter you requirements or post a listing like this!  I highly recommend it.
139108
hey there. Ok your job is basically to be there for the groom.make sure he gets to the church ect. but its more than this, he will have so much on his mind so you take care of the small things like making sure he has the rings ect. yes you organise the bachlors heres a tip if you want to score big with them both, no strippers or wild parties. the bride and groom are going to be pretty stressed and this could add to the stress. maybe just a really cool guys night out, think about it do you usually have wild uncontrolled parties when you usually go out?as for the mc thing that you will have to ask him, some best men are the mc sometimes there is a mc appointed!good luck its a privelage and honour to be asked
937942
It's usually the left.  I think Greek Orthodox wear it on the right.
304978
Yes even if you are Catholic. The church does not recognize a marriage outside of it's own church. Now if you got married in another catholic church you have to get an annulment and man that's tuff to do.
524756
Absolutely. You should have a strong bond with the person standing next to you...Why not your son? My best girlfriend was her brothers best man. Simply because of the bond they shared. She wore a matching dress to the grooms men's tuxes.
810716
Well I'm American and my husband is Greek - he was born here but his family is a bit crazy.  They yell about everything, they go through months of not talking and then suddenly they're lovely dovey.  My family is very normal, very quiet and we just get along.  His family is also huge and every gathering is a big affair.  I find them all very overwhelming!!  We've been married a year and together for 3 - but my husband himself is great!  :)
249414
Usually the best man's tie and vest match the maid of honors gown. Way back when I got married (79) my hubby wore a white tux, the best man a blue one (maid of honor wore a blue gown) and each groom's men wore a matching tux to the ladies gown. So yes is my answer. Also the best men and groom's men wear different boutonnieres.
794893
Depends on the formality of the wedding.Why not ask someone in the Bridal party.
451045
I think it's a great idea, and no one else should be best man at your wedding. \nI think that the objections that your mom and step mom have, are because of the traditional role of best man. Originally this role was made to assist the groom, and make sure that he makes it to the wedding. Also paying for the wedding if no one else was available to pay. \nHaving his son as a best man is a wonderful way to incorporate him in the wedding ceremony, and making him feel like he's an important part of the process. Go for it.
63580
Yes, we pray for the unity of the Catholic Church and "Greek Orthodox" (I will use Greek because they are primary one's to argue the differences between orthodox and catholic) churchs.  My Catholic priest informed me that our religions are about 97% the same.  Catholics differ from "Greek Orthodox" mainly in the authoritative structure having the Pope get that little extra amount of umfft.  Plus, Orthodox's appreciate and enjoy the mystisims of spirituality more that the Western Catholics.  In addition, Orthodox religions are geographically specific...we have the "Greek Orthodox", the "Russian Orthodox", "Africa Orthodox", and yes "American Orthodox".  My priest recommended that we goto an Orthodox Church ...and he commented that it was beautiful.\n\nWe Catholics still pray to unit these two churches.  At John Paul II's  (we luv u) funeral, there was great joy when the Greek Orthodox Bishops attended.  One of John Paul II's (we luv u) hopes was to join these churches.  He and his trusted friend and spiritual leader, Carl Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict xvi) worked hard with the Bishops of the Orthodox religions to unite.  Even today, Pope Benedict xvi is working to repair this.\n\nPeace.
920083
That has nothing to do with Orthodoxy, but only a person who is a Cohen (that is, a descendant of Aaron) cannot marry a divorcee. Anyone else can.
798838
Yes, of course.  You can attend any church service. However, if you are true to your Orthodox faith, I believe you can only take communion in the Eastern Orthodox Church, unless you are Coptic Orthodox.  I don't believe that they are in communion with one another.  There are many Eastern Orthodox Churches throughout the entire world.  You can attend Greek, Russian, Antiochian, etc. Orthodox Churches.\n\nIdentify yourself in Jesus Christ and the rest is secondary :-)
631327
I have found that some sects in Christianity have no problem with this type of ceremony.  I know that as my husband and I got married (he's catholic and I was raised jewish) that the Catholic Church would have no problem with us getting married and would request a neutral location and that clergy from both religions be allowed to preside. I think the 2 faiths are used to crossing over in some cases.
381665
I agree with Aria,Respect for the Bride&Groom is paramount.\nIf it's a formal wedding formal dressing is required if not \na formal wedding pantsuit,sundress whatever.
98886
they can. my best frineds sister is mormon and married a jehova whitness. And I've been to many weddings with a cathcolic bride (or groom) and the other is Jew.