The City of the Sultan; and Domestic Manners of the Turks, in 1836, Vol. 2 (of 2)
CHAPTER XXIII.
A Greek Marriage—The Day before the Bridal—The Wedding Garments—Cachemires—Ceremony of Reception—The Golden Tresses—Early Hours of the Greek Church—Love of the Greek Women for Finery—The Bridal Procession—The Marriage—The Nuptial Crowns—Greek Funerals 338