Traditional Crowning Ceremony Tradition

“We also asked Reverend Kim to perform a crowning ceremony, a tradition from the Eastern Orthdox church, the symbolism of which Emily was especially touched by,” Rebecca says. The crowning ceremony is a symbol of God crowning the couple with glory and honor in the relationship.

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