The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity has amazing acoustics, bold colors, arches and columns. The space is artful itself and invites a look from the floor to the painted ceilings. From a photographer’s perspective you have a full circle vantage point. The columns allow us to be inconspicuous while catching a ceremony from all sides.
A Greek Orthodox Church wedding ceremony has elements that we do not see in other churches. Most of the rituals are performed in threes to represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. For photographers it gives us three times the chances for the most lovely moment. The Stefana crowns are placed on both the bride and groom while joined by a ribbon. The Priest exchanges the crowns three times in a delicate dance over their heads to crown them king and queen of their new household. The Dance of Isaiah or Ceremonial Walk is led by the priest, the couple takes slow steps around the table in a circle a—marking their first walk together as a wedded couple. Each of these rituals and traditions have a cadence and flow that sets this ceremony as distinctly different from others.
Interesting tidbit:The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity is the first church in the U.S. designed in the authentic Byzantine style. It is modeled after the Hagia Sophia of the Byzantine Empire - Source: Lucy Bell, Greek Orthodox Charleston
