Arthur and Aspasia (Sia) Koutsouvelis and Aspasia's mother, Ioulia Raftopoulos along with Helen and Andrew Yiannis, Arthur's sister and brother-in-law pictured outside the Evangelismos Orthodox Church in East Melbourne in 1956. Ioulia Raftopoulos nee Sicotis arrived in Australia from South Africa in 1926. She married George Raftopoulos, who migrated to Australia in 1908 from Frikes and was a founding member of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. He and his brother Arthur worked in the Spot Cafe in the 1940s and 1950s. George and Ioulia had two daughters, Effie and Aspasia (Sia). Family celebrations were a very important part of Ithacan social life especially weddings and baptisms. A black and white photograph of three smartly ladies and two men standing outside a brick building. They are all wearing overcoats.

The bridal couple in the photograph are Arthur Koutsouvelis and Aspasia Raftopoulos on their weeding day in Melbourne in February 1954. Aspasia was the daughter of George and Ioulia Raftopoulos (nee Sicotis). A black and white studio photograph of a bride and groom.

Harry Koutsouvelis was photographed with his mother, Aspasia (Sia) Koutsouvelis nee Raftopoulos at his wedding reception which was held at Lincoln Receptions in Toorak Road, Toorak. Harry and Kris Yaramanis were married on 19 January 1991. A coloured photograph of a lady and man sitting at a table at a social function in a reception venue.

The bride and groom are Leah and Jim Kandiliotis who celebrated their wedding at the Greek Orthodox Church, Evangelismos, in Victoria Parade. They were photographed with their immediate family and friends outside the church after the ceremony, including Leah's mother Irini Sikiotis (nee Varvarigos), and her uncle Nick Sikiotis and wife Chrysoula. A black and white photograph of a wedding party posing outside a church with family and friends.The bride's attendants were a bridesmaid, three flower girls and two page boys. The groom had two attendants.

The photo of the bridesmaids and flower girls is taken outside the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church. The bridesmaids are l-r: unknown, Leah Sikiotis; the flower girls are l-r Antonia Andrews, unknown, Athena Sikiotis. A black and white photograph of two bridesmaids and three flower girls standing on a pavement. A man is standing near them on the RHS and a crowd of people are in the background looking on. weddings

A black and white photograph of four bridesmaids and three flower girls standing at the door of a church.weddings

Flower girls at an Ithacan wedding in Melbourne in the early 1940s. Flower girl on the right is Leah Sikiotis-Kandiliotis. A black and white photograph with a white border of three flower girls standing in front of a group of people.unknown

The wedding of Dennis (Menelaos) Varigos and Rita Paizis at the Greek Church Evangelismos, in Victoria Parade East Melbourne. Dennis was a very active member of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society and was president between 1960 - 65.A black and white photograph with a white border of a wedding party standing outside a church.The bride and groom are photographed with their attendants which comprised of two bridesmaids, two flower girls and two groomsmen. Other guests are standing in the background.

Photographed are Nicholas and Chrisoula (nee Kallinikos) Sikiotis and their daughter Athina who was a flower girl at the wedding of Leah Sikiotis and Jim (Dimitri) Kandiliotis in 1955.A black and white studio photograph mounted on cream board of a flower girl sitting in front of a curtained area with a lady and man. Details of there photographer are on the back of the cream board.

Wedding of Loula Sikiotis to Mike Kostos. Photographed L-R: Poppy Kostopoulos, Loula Sikiotis, Leah Sikiotis, Theodora (Beba) Lucas and flower girl Antonia Andrews.A black and white photograph with a white border of a bride standing in a room with her two bridesmaids and two flower girls.

A wedding reception, possibly held in a Melbourne city venue which catered for such occasions. As the signage on the window indicates the venue also provided afternoon teas and luncheons. There were a number of such venues run by Ithacans in the early 20th century, e.g. The Town Hall Cafe, The Paris Residential Cafe, The London Cafe.A sepia photograph of people in a reception centre sitting at three long tables at a wedding reception. The bridal table is at the back of the group in front of three large windows.

The wedding group is pictured outside the Evangelismos Church in East Melbourne following the ceremony.A black and white photograph of a bride and groom with six young attendants photographed outside a church with guests in the background.

The bride and groom in the photograph are Costas Raftopoulos and Joyia Carange (Karantgis) who were married at the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in East Melbourne on the 12th October 1924. They had both migrated from Ithaca.A black and white studio photograph of a wedding party. There are four men standing at the back with the bride. Seated in the front are two ladies, the bridegroom, a flower girl and a young child. There is a decorative screen used as a backdrop.

The young people in the photograph were attending an Ithacan Ball which was held at The Delphic in the early 1950s. The Delphic was located at Alfred Place, off Collins Street, was a popular venue for balls, dinner dances, wedding receptions and other social functions. It was owned by Bill Dellas who was well known amongst Melbourne's Ithacan community. Bill migrated to Melbourne as young lad from the neighbouring island of Lefkada. Seated on the left is Nina Kallinikos and second from the right her sister, Calle Kallinikos-Selover; in the centre is Lula Black nee Kavadeas and her brother Spiro. The young woman seated at the end has not been identified and neither has the man standing behind the group. The Delphic was a reception centre located in Alfred PlaceA black and white photograph of four young women in evening dress seated with a man. Another man is standing behind there group, who are at a social function.

A family group photograph of Rene (Ekaterini) nee Varvarigos and Constantinos Sikiotis. The wedding took place some time in1931.A studio sepia photograph of a wedding group of a bride and groom with four groomsmen, four younger men, three flower girls with a page boy and an older lady and man seated either side of the bride and groom.

The bridal couple are Mini and Mick Rovinson with Mini's parents and brother.A coloured photograph of a wedding group standing in a garden with bride and groom, an older couple and a younger man. weddings

Pictured are Maria Paxinos and Dino Maccioca on their wedding day in 1993. Maria is the daughter of Thoma and Eleftheria Paxinos.A coloured photograph os a bride and groom arriving at a reception centre.

The bridal couple photographed signing the marriage register are George and Christina Karamidos.A coloured photograph of a bridal couple seated at a table while they are signing the wedding register. They are each holding a certificate.

The photos taken to celebrate the wedding of Marina and Iaokeim (James) Megalogennis. A black and white studio photograph of a large wedding group of the bride and groom with three bridesmaids, two flower girls, groomsmen and family members. The family members cover three and possibly four generations. The group have been photographed against a scenic backdrop.