wedding crowns
Orthodox ceremony headpieces
Wedding crowns are ceremonial headpieces worn by bride and groom during Orthodox Christian marriage ceremonies.
The crowns—typically ornate metal circlets or floral wreaths—are placed on the couple's heads by the priest and may be exchanged between them, symbolizing their union as king and queen of a new household.
The crowning is the central ritual of the Orthodox wedding, giving the ceremony its name: the "crowning" or "coronation."
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