Why Greek Weddings Rock!
There’s nothing like the cultural and religious symbolism that’s woven into the tapestry of weddings celebrated all over the world, and when it comes to Greek weddings, they’re full of them! For Greek Couples, it’s a day to celebrate a momentous commitment to unconditional love by which two souls are united together “In Faith, and in Oneness of Mind, in Truth, and Love”.
Big Fat Greek Weddings are big bash celebrations with plenty of guests, and a lot of traditional dances, from the Tsamiko to the Zeibekiko and the Sirtaki (where the guests hold hands and dance in a circle) to the last couple dance.
In addition, Greek weddings are joyful and inclusive affairs with abundant food, drinks, laughter, music, dancing, and plenty of unique customs that are steeped in ancient history and heritage. The Rituals observed today have the same special meanings and significance.
Because of the many joyous moments and special dances, music is so important from the start of this epic party to the moment the newlyweds traditionally share the last dance of the night.
We love playing at Greek weddings because there are so many fun and amazing traditions like smashing plates (accompanied by music), to spitting on the happy couple, and tossing or pinning money on the bride’s dress during special dances.
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ might have put Greek weddings on the public radar, but here is a look at why Greek weddings rock why we love playing at Greek weddings, and how to get the most out of this wonderful once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT MUSIC AT GREEK WEDDINGS
Of course, music can ‘Make or Break’ any party. But when it comes to arranging music for such a fantastic event as a modern Greek wedding, hiring the right DJ and communicating to them exactly the kind of atmosphere you want to set for your event is extremely important.
After performing at various Greek weddings and being so popular among the Greek community, our talented DJs with Greek heritage know all the classics, crowd-pleasers, and standards, as well as their own special selections guaranteed to rock the dance floor all night long.
We know no Greek wedding can be complete without plenty of dancing and merry-making. In fact, in today’s Greek marriages, music and dancing play an essential role in traditions and rituals.
Sure, there are a lot of traditional Greek wedding songs, but there are also plenty of pop hits and modern versions of traditional songs that you can play with great dance beats in addition to traditional songs.
Particular songs, such as Hasapiko, Syrto, Tsamika, and Kalamatiana are Greek brides’ and groom’s favorite choices. These certain songs may even be close to those who have never experienced a Greek wedding or know nothing about Greek culture.
So in order to entertain guests of all ages and to add more ambiance and fun to your party, offering traditional and modern Greek music is essential.
At Ministry of DJs, we can structure the night to ensure there is a great mix of both English and Greek music. We have a great selection of both that will keep you and your all guests on the dance floor doing the Zorba all night.
For example, we’d love to play classical songs like “Hasaposerviko” at first, but then ramp up the tempo with modern versions of classics like “Zorba remix” later to really kickstart your night into one full of fun and energy.
THE SECRET FORMULA…
Here at Ministry of DJs, we have The Secret Formula for the couple looking for perfect Greek wedding entertainment — The Superstar DJ!
The best Greek wedding DJs are the ones who can play the right Greek music at the right time, making sure you and your dearest have fun and your ‘Xenos’ guest-friends don’t feel clumsy.
Ministry of DJs is a renowned wedding entertainment agency and we pride ourselves on offering the best wedding DJs who specialize in all genres of music.
Living in the heart of Sydney and Melbourne we have grown up in a multi-cultural community and have provided the entertainment for many mixed nationality weddings, including Greek.
As a host, it’s important to understand the nuances of Greek culture, which is why we are also offering Greek speaking MC services. So, if you want to present your whole reception in Greek and English and make sure that everybody is engaged and entertained at your ceremony from your Greek grandparents to your friends, book our best Greek speaking MC.
We also offer live Greek elements to give your wedding the extra wow factor such as bouzouki players and touberleki players.
Our approach for any Greek wedding is to go in with the mindset ‘we are there for you’. We want to play the music that matters to you! It is your special day and we will do whatever you need to make sure your day flows smoothly and is amazing.
For a sneak peak on what a Greek Wedding looks like on our dancefloors please click here.
WHY HIRING DJ IS A BETTER OPTION THAN A BAND FOR GREEK WEDDINGS?
- A DJ has access to thousands of modern and traditional Greek songs and can easily play any song the couple or guests request for.
- A Wedding DJ can play special requests and rock the dance floor all night without any interruption. While the wedding band is dependent on the songs they know and can take breaks.
- A DJ can also supply and set up their own sound equipment including lights and effects.
- A DJ doesn’t require a lot of space to set up, whereas a wedding band does take up a substantial amount of space.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
We understand that planning that Big Fat Greek Weddings can be stressful, so we aim to make your Greek wedding DJ hire planning process as stress free as possible.
All of our Wedding DJs can be tailored to your specific needs and provide you with all the equipment and Greek music you need.
Contact us today and get yourself the coolest DJ for your Greek Wedding to make sure that the new chapter of your life will start with an epic celebration that will bring together one of the world’s oldest and historic cultures to life.
Let us entertain you!
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