Nicolas De Gres and Chrissi Vardinogiannis Wed in Athens

Learner News | 08/02/2025

Today’s edition of Greek Learner News looks at Nicolas and Chrissi’s intimate wedding set against historic Athens, attended by close family and friends. Discover the picturesque location and the exclusive guest list that captured everyone’s hearts.

Nicolas De Gres and Chrissi Vardinogiannis Wed in Athens

The news in Greek

Ο Νικόλας και η Χρυσή παντρεύτηκαν1 στην εκκλησία2 του Αγίου Νικολάου Ραγκαβά, στην Πλάκα της Αθήνας. Η Χρυσή φορούσε όμορφο νυφικό3 και έφτασε με τον πατέρα της. Η τελετή4 ήταν μικρή, με 45 άτομα, και μετά είχαν δεξίωση5 στον Πειραιά. Ήταν μια χαρούμενη6 μέρα.

  1. παντρεύομαι
    όταν δύο άτομα συνάπτουν γάμο ↩︎
  2. εκκλησία (f.)
    χριστιανικός χώρος λατρείας ↩︎
  3. νυφικός
    σχετικό με τον γάμο, ειδικά το φόρεμα που φορά η νύφη ↩︎
  4. τελετή (f.)
    μια ειδική δημόσια ή θρησκευτική πράξη ↩︎
  5. δεξίωση (f.)
    εκδήλωση με φαγητό και ποτό για να τιμηθεί ένα ιδιαίτερο γεγονός ↩︎
  6. χαρούμενος
    αυτός που είναι γεμάτος χαρά ↩︎

Translation

Nicholas and Chrysi were married at the church of Agios Nikolaos Rangavas in Plaka, Athens. Chrysi wore a beautiful wedding dress and arrived with her father. The ceremony was small, with 45 people attending, and afterwards, they held a reception in Piraeus. It was a joyous day.

Text Comprehension

Question: Where did Nicolas and Chrissi get married?

They got married at the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragkavas in Plaka, Athens.

Question: How many people attended the wedding ceremony?

45 people attended the wedding ceremony.

Vocabulary

GreekEnglish
παντρεύομαιto marry
εκκλησία (f.)church
νυφικόςbridal
τελετή (f.)ceremony
δεξίωση (f.)reception
χαρούμενοςhappy

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The celebration was intimate, with around 45 guests present, maintaining a balance between elegance and simplicity. Among the attendees were notable members of their families, including princesses Sofia and Irene, underlining the family’s European royal connections. Meanwhile, both families respected a private yet celebratory atmosphere, opting to keep the royal guest list to a minimum.

Chrissi, daughter of prominent Greek businessman Giannis Vardinogiannis and Agapi Politi, made a stunning entrance at the church. Accompanied by her father, she graced the occasion in a romantic-styled wedding gown, exuding joy throughout the proceedings. Her arrival at the church was marked by her radiant appearance, enhancing the event’s joyous mood.

Nicolas De Gres and Chrissi Vardinogiannis Wed in Athens
Nicolas De Gres and Chrissi Vardinogiannis Wed in Athens

Following the ceremony, a reception was hosted at Castor Place, an event space located in the industrial area of Piraeus. This venue, known for its rustic charm with towering stone walls and high ceilings, added a unique backdrop to the wedding celebration.

The wedding marked a significant moment for the couple, uniting two prominent families from Greece. It was a day filled with understated elegance, personal touches, and much happiness for Nicolas and Chrissi as they embarked on their new journey together.

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