Mexican/Greek Wedding...

Beatriz80

Hello Everyone, I have really enjoyed reading your suggestions regarding culturally sensitive traditions.  However, I recently got engaged and feel that our biggest if not the only issue would be that of the religious ceremony.   As luck may have it, I am of Mexican decent and coming from a family of devoted Catholics, he on the other hand is Greek/Romanian and being Greek Orthodox is an important part of his traditions.  While both religious backgrounds have many similarities I have found that wedding ceremonies do vary greatly in tradition.  I would like for us to have a simbolic ceremony which represents the best of both religions without being offensive to anyone.  If you have any suggestions I am willing to listen. Thank You.

whiteangel97

Hi and congrats!I don't know anything about either of these religions or Mexican & Greek heritages, but there are many interfaith officiants out there. Neither I nor my boyfriend are religious at all and while I was searching for someone to perform a civil ceremony, I found that many of them also are familiar with interfaith ceremonies. I would do an internet search for "interfaith officiants in_____" and your city and state. Then (just like everything else for your wedding!) set up appointments and see if you two click with any of the people you meet. I hope this helps!

ExpatPumpkin

We had a full Catholic mass with the traditional Mexican elements such as the lazo, etc. I think that you should approach both of your churches and request a combined ceremony with a priest from each religion... This way you can have the important elements of each faith incorporated into your ceremony. This should please both of your families, as you'll be observing both religion's traditions. Since you are the bride, however, I think it's acceptable for the ceremony to be held in your church

kellylove22

I'm Greek Orthodox also, and luckily my fiancee is Greek, but not religious. The biggest issue I've come up against is that Greek Orthodox priests will not marry you outside of a Greek church (or at least that's what I've been told). The actual Greek wedding is pretty formal, and has lots of pretty parts (and will likely include readings in Greek and English). What you could do, if you choose to have an Orthodox ceremony is to include some Bible readings in Spanish or possibly some traditional hymns during the ceremony. You could always do a catholic wedding with some Greek traditions put in, because I think the Catholic church is a bit more lenient with things like that....

Beatriz80

Thank you everyone for your wonderful suggestions. This has given me some peace of mind and great ideas.  I have talked to  my fiance about trying to include both religions and he has suggested we simply do a Catholic wedding and include Orthodox  traditions.  I feel blessed to have found someone as supportive as he is. 
Thanks again.