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Stefana are Greek Wedding Crowns that are used in the greek orthodox wedding ceremony's. At Glitter Weddings you will find a wide assortement of luxurious hand crafted stefana adorned with the finest pearls and genuine swarovski crystals.
The Crowning is the focal point of the marriage ceremony. The stefana (wedding crowns) are signs of glory and honor with which God crowns the couple during the sacrament. The wedding crowns (stefana) are joined by an organza ribbon which symbolizes the unity of the couple and the presence of Christ who blesses and joins the couple and establishes them as the King and Queen of their home, which they will rule with wisdom, justice and integrity.
The Stephana are a crucial part of greek weddings as they symbolize the union of the bride and groom. The stephana have several meaningfull symbolisms whereby, the wedding crowns express the creation of a new household. The new couple are now rulers of their own kingdom which they are charged to rule wisely and with full responsibility to each other and to God.
In ancient greece athletes were crowned in their time of victory and this tradition carries forward to modern times whereby, the Bride and Groom are crowned at their Wedding ceremony. This represents their growth and they now emerge as mature Christians that are ready for the responsibilities of a Christian marriage.
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