Pink Stefana

This Pink Stefana is by Penny K Design. Click here to be directed to the Penny K Design web site.

The Stefana are Greek Orthodox Wedding Crowns that are used by the Priest and the Koumbari to bless the Bride and Groom during the wedding ceremony.

They are often kept by the Bride and Groom as a souvenir from the wedding. It is important to ensure that the Stefana are made from materials that can be preserved so that the Bride and Groom can keep it for many long years of their marriage.

The Stefana can be made with:

- Semi-precious Stones

- Swarovski Crystals

- Freshwater Pearls

- Glass Beads

The Stefana is traditionally purchased by the Koumbaro/Koumbara and is presented as a gift on the day of the wedding.

Many couples that i know did not get to see their Stefana until the Wedding Day. It was intentionally kept a secret so that the style and look of the Stefana was a surprise.

Personally i think that the Stefana needs to suit the Bride’s dress and her personality. My sister and I went shopping together and i let her choose which Stefana she wanted. It eliminated the surprise but at least i knew that it would fit her and that the design of the crown would suit her dress.

Do you think that the Stefana should be a suprise on the wedding day?