Testimonials
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Story by Rania Pontikos, Pittsburgh, PA, April 23, 2016
Geia sou Eleni, It was wonderful talking to you today. I have emailed you the shutterfly website created by my Koumbaroi. Please let me know if you can view the photos. I just wanted to express how grateful I am for your beautiful work in handling the entire baptism of my two special goddaughters on March 14, 2009. You run a very professional business and your attention to detail was admired by everyone – particularly by the twins’ mother. From the shoes to the dresses, lathopana, holy oil bottle with the icon, martirika on the satin pillow to the gorgeous candles and keepsake chest that you custom decorated…were all stunningly beautiful. You made the baptism a truly memorable and cherished event in New York. I appreciate your efforts in putting everything together as you relieved my concerns as an “out of town godmother.” Thank you again.
Story by M. Patrakoulakis, England, United Kingdom, April 2016
Hi ….Just to let you know my order has JUST arrived.I wish to thank you VERY VERY MUCH. We are over the moon with it all. Thank you for my gift and your help.My grand daughter Sofia will have a fantastic christening thanks to you and your company. Once again a thousand thank yous. Wyn.
Story by Mary Kekllas
Dear Helen – I just noticed this page on your website. I want to tell everyone how wonderful your store is and how helpful and talented you are. All the items you suggested for my daughters baptism were perfect. You helped make my daughters day special. We also love all the beautiful dolls and Pasca Candles you create!!! My daughter looks forward to a new one every year. This years choice was especially beautiful. Thank you so much for everything you do! Filakia
Story by Demetri & Dora Learakos,AL Demetri & Dora Learakos,AL
Hi Elaine, I wanted to call you yesterday to tell you how lovely everything is and arrived in beautiful condition but I just couldn’t find the time. We want to Thank you for the personal attention that you gave us with our order from Portara, and also Thank you very much for the lovely gift, we have already found a place for it. We have 50 people confirmed for our baptism celebration and for the Reception ceremony at the Perdido Beach Resort in the Sand Castle Room following. During the baptism we have Stellios who will be chanting Byzantine hymns, Stellio studied Byzantine chanting for 12 years and is from the Crete. We’re having the baptism ceremony videoed by a professional and also a photographer and we’re very excited that tomorrow is the big day for Katherine & Alexander. The candle tulle organza skirts are breathtaking, and the outfits fit them perfect. Those baptism outfits are so beautiful I cannot find the right words to describe how happy I was to see them for the first time. Everything that you suggested is perfect and as soon as we get our pictures back we are going to send some to you. We’ll continue to visit your web site for future events and for gifts as you have so many lovely things. I’ve told everyone who called to RSVP about your web site. Efharisto Para Poli,
Story by sharry kyparissos
Dear Eleni We received our parcel within one day of shipping. Everything is just beautiful. We were not sure to order these baptism things online but we were wrong. I would do it again for either a wedding, shower or bapism. I will tell everyone I know about Portara Gallery. Thank you again for the gorgeous candles, towels, sheets, undergarments and pins. Sincerely, Sharry
Story by Kathryn Venturatos Lorio NEW ORLEANS, LA 3/14/14
We received the baptismal ribbons as you specified. They are beautiful, arrived timely , and we are quite pleased. As we prepare for our daughter’s wedding next year, we will keep you in mind for future orders. Please keep us on your mailing list. It is a pleasure dealing with your company. Thank you.
Story by Despina Hiotis and Jenny Kelepesis
Eleni EVERYTHING was gorgeous. My sister-in-law and I are so happy we found your website and believe me everyone will hear about you in Baltimore. S’efharistoume gia ola!!!
Story by Thomas from TN, October 3, 2013
Dear Elenie, My order arrived today, and with a far lower shipping cost than I had expected. Thank you so very much. I’m very glad I ordered from Portara Gallery. In Christ, Thomas
Story by ATHENA SKOURTAS
I HAVE ORDERED FROM PORTARA TWICE FOR BAPTISMS. I’VE PURCHASED GIRLS AND BOYS BAPTISMAL OUTFITS, OIL SET AND TOWELS, MARTYRIKA AND I HAVE TO SAY EVERYTHING HAS BEEN SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS. I’VE ALWAYS BEEN SKEPTICAL ABOUT ORDERING ONLINE WITHOUT SEEING THE PRODUCT IN PERSON, BUT I HONESTLY HAVE TO SAY I’VE NEVER SEEN SUCH BEAUTIFUL AND EXCELLENT QUALITY PRODUCTS. I WILL ALWAYS ORDER FROM PORTARA AND WILL DEFINATELY RECOMMEND TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!! THANK YOU!!!
Story by Pat Orphanos
The favors for my granson’s baptism were just beautiful. I can’t thank you enough for your help and it was a pleasure doing business with you. I have made sure that your web address was given to our church secretary so that she can pass your name to anyone who asks for information on reputable companies to deal with. Thank you so much!
Story by Liz from Great Britain,England,UK, March 13,2011
Hello Elenie, Our order has arrived earlier than we expected.Thank you for your fantastic service! My friends and colleagues are very impressed with the presentation and want your details for future orders. Thank you for your help, patience and fantastic service. Liz
Story by Athena from CA, March 2011
Hi Helen, I Just want to let you know that I received my order today and its perfect! The little boys christening outfit is as beautiful as shown on your website. The bag with the soap, oil and cloth absolutely beautiful as well as the Martyrika!!!. I will definitely refer everyone I know to you. Thank you very much! Athena Skourtas
Story by Barbara Moyssidis
Dear Eleni – I had to write and thank you for the excellent service I received. The boubounaires are absolutely gorgeous – and I’m still amazed at how quickly they arrived! Thank you so much, we look forward to doing all our shopping here for future baptisms and weddings!
Story by Anita from Canada, February 8,2010
Dear Eleni, Had to send you a short note to thank you ! we received our parcel today and we are very pleased with the Anthony Baptism outfit and all the baptismal accessories and candles. Everything is beautiful we cannot be happier, your fast service and the contact info on when our parcel left and when it would arrive was so appreciated. I will for sure tell all of the community in Halifax about your service and your superior products. You will make our celebration more then perfect and thank you again.
Story by Ekaterina Salmond
I wish to thank Elenie SO VERY MUCH for FANTASTIC service. I was worried about ordering items from the US not knowing if they would arrive on time for my daughter’s christening in New Zealand. The items arrived within 3 days. I would highly recommend to everyone to use Portara. You will not be disappointed with their service or BEAUTIFUL products. EFXAROSTO POLLY…
Story by Katey from New Zealand, January 2009
I wish to thank Elenie SO VERY MUCH for FANTASTIC service. I was worried about ordering items from the US not knowing if they would arrive on time for my daughter’s christening in New Zealand. The items arrived within 3 days. I would highly recommend to everyone to use Portara. You will not be disappointed with their service or BEAUTIFUL products. EFXAROSTO POLLY…
Story by Pat from FL, January 2009
Hi Elenie, THANK YOU so much for you fast service. My order arrived yesterday (Tues 23). The items are VERY BEAUTIFUL. I’m so very pleased with the baptism items. I can’t wait for my daughter’s christening now so she can wear them. The Exquisite Baptism Silk Sweater and the White Blossom Undergarments are so beautiful. I can’t believe how beautiful they are. I hope to be able to order more things from your in the future. I will let my friends know about your website. Once again THANK YOU. Kinds Regards Katey
Story by Tammy from IL
We received the order and the matyrika are absolutely beautiful – thank you so much! We greatly appreciate your effort and service. Thanks so much
Story by Shaylee from AZ
Elenie, We are very happy with the design of Martirika. We are thrilled with the finished product, and we will recommend your site to anyone who is baptizing a baby. Thank you again for your nice work and fine product!
Story by Nancy Scardasis
Story by Jeanette from CA
The crowns arrived safe and sound. They are beautiful. My daughter will be so happy with them. Thank you for shipping them so quickly. Sincerely, Nancy
Story by Marianna California
I just wanted to let you know that I received the 2 stefanothikia today, both of them are amazingly beautiful. Especially the Queen of Heaven is stunning! I am very happy with them.Thank you very much
Story by Stephanie Jaghab
Thank You SOO much for my beautiful baptismal candles!!! I love Them. Exactly how I envisioned them. Thank YOU.Stephanie
Story by Nikki Kanelos
I wish to thank you for my order. I ordered the calla lilly lambades for my godchild’s wedding and they are beautiful… I was a bit worried about getting them in las vegas safely without melting in the 108 degree weather we are having, but they came just fine!!! I found your company by chance and I am very happy I did!! You truly have outstanding products and we will definetly use your company again in the future. EFXARISTO POLLY!!
Story by S Kosaris
I received my baptism order today…everything is beautiful, and I’m very happy with the whole package…the lampades, martyrika, ladopana…very nice! Thanks so much for your help…I will keep you in mind for the next baptism!
Story by Pam Bakopoulos
Many thanks to you and your staff for the wonderful items I ordered. The baptism was this past Saturday here in the Poconos. Many people were from New York and I was sure to tell them where I ordered from. Everyone was very impressed with the undergarments, ladopana, pins and candles, especially the baby’s mother who was terribly nervous. I’ll be sure to send a picture when they are ready. I have given your website and address to several people and I wish you much success. If you ever need a referral please feel free to call me or use this note
Story by C Galanis, MD
Hi Eleni, Thank you for the gift blanket- it is very kind of you. Just wanted to let you know that the baptism went very well yesterday and you have no idea how many compliments I received on all the items I got from your store.The icons that I thought I had too many of were all gone and I was only left with 2 for myself and my family- they were quite the sensation! Thanks again for everything, Chrisoula
Story by C Galanis, MD
I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t tell you how pleased I am with the lampades and the boubounieres. The lampades are truly lovely, and came out better than I envisioned. The icons even look better than they do on the website and everyone I have shown them to agrees.Overall, I am very happy with everything and you did a really nice job.
Story by Rena Villegas
The christening outfit that I purchased for my soon to be godson is stunning. I’ve checked out dozens of web sites over the past month, and I did not find anything that comes close in beauty and quality to the suit. I am so proud to give him such a beautiful outfit. Thank you.
Story by june easbey
This is our second wedding in a year! We ordered the second set of crowns and they are even more beautiful this time…the Royal Wedding Crowns are stunning and look so beautiful in the Heirloom Collection oval case – both crowns are visible through the glass…it is perfect! Thanks for your suggestions and also for the silver icon in the case! June E. Santa Barbara, CA…St. Athanasius Orthodox Church
Story by Brooke Taylor
My family and I are joining the Greek church, and I was so over whelmed and nervous and wanted eveything to be perfect for my family’s big day. I searched fo weeks until I found the Portara Gallery. Once I found what I wanted the Portara representative was very kind and helpful through the whole process. I just recieved the witness ribbons and they are more beautiful then you could imagine or then the pictures are. It is true quality and it brings tears to my eyes knowing that this day will be first class. Portara has a new customer for life. We have a wedding in June and we will definatly be back to buy more things. Thank you Portara Gallery and staff for everything.
Story by Sophia from MA
I received my stefana yesterday and I love them!! Thank you very much for all your help and your great response. The stefana are truly special! Best Wishes, Sophia
Story by Miller Bill
Wishing Portara Gallery a Merry, Merry Christmas and may you have a healthy, happy and prosperous 2006! Many thanks and much appreciation for the great service, professionalism, timely responses and true old time business spirit! We look forward to continuing to enjoy our shopping with you in the New Year!
Story by Helen from Michigan
I received the lambades and they are just beautiful and elegant. You really did a wonderful job. You also had them packed very nicely and they arrived in very good condition. Many thanks for helping to make our upcoming event so special. Helen
Story by Angela Rokas
I ordered some baptism pins for our God daughter’s baptism and when they arrived I was so excited. They looked perfect and we got so many compliments. A representative even called me after I placed the order online to confirm my choices. It was so easy and I highly recommend this site. The quality is above what I expected. I can’t say enough good things, and I am always recommending Portara to anyone that asks where to get good quatlity, beautiful baptism supplies. They will impress you. So many things to worry about when you’re planning parties, but this is one area you won’t have to be concerned about. You’ll be glad you ordered. Don’t even bother trusting anybody else with your important day.
Story by Krisztina Florida
Thank you so much for all that you did to ensure the beauty and preciseness of our order. The completed white Capodimonte rose buds for our daughter’s July 3rd Baptism were absolutely gorgeous! Thanks again! Sincerely, Krisztina
Story by Frosene Texas
The martyrika ribbons were delivered quickly and they are beautiful!! (MA 115). Thank-you so much for your patience with me for being undecided about the extra ribbons. Your determination and time spent on the phone getting my order correct really paid off for another satisfied and grateful customer. I hope I will be able to do business with you in the future! Take care and have a prosperous summer!
Story by Anna Canada
Ta stefana eine panemorfa! Absolutely stunning. They all came safe and sound and I am thrilled.THANK YOU thank you, s’efharistoume.
Story by John Skaris
Hello, thank you very very much for the Christening pins… They were albsolutely fantastic…….perfect.The picture martirika made the day.
Story by christina varkas
I have a question, i received the beautiful four season dolls as a wedding present. i would like to know if there is a proper way to display them. besides their beauty, they are enchanting and my guess is there is more to these dolls than their looks. do they bring balance, peace, or any other benefit according to their mythology? thank you in advance
Story by galatsi80@aol.com
The Vaftistika items arrived home on Wednesday night and they are absolutely beautiful! Oh boy, you really outdid yourself and they look phenomenal! I absolutely love them: martirika, lambades and bombonierres — the designs are truly gorgeous and they all coordinate so well! BRAVO SOU!
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