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You will also need a white cloth about a metre square, on which to stand. Satin with a lace edging is quite popular. Either a single cloth which is moved to the centre of the church after the betrothal service, or two cloths - one at the entrance to the nave (betrothal), and one in the middle of the nave (crowning). Some churches have their own cloths which are lent out for weddings, in other cases, the couple organises their own, either making their own (as I did), or borrowing those of another couple. How interesting this Russian custom is...also the beautiful explanation Olga provided.
L. Allen, you are in good hands here! Our Olga is not only an awesome person but also an awesome resource of Orthodox knowledge.

God bless...Alice