Be prepared to be whisked away on the most beautiful journey through a swoon-worthy destination wedding, because Joanna and Spiros’ summer celebration in Athens is one your jaw is going to drop over. Their love story began with a proposal in Nafplio, one of the bride’s favorite places in Greece since childhood and unfolded into an ultra glamorous and timeless wedding designed to perfection. «I did what every other bride does, went to Pinterest. I knew I wanted a very classy and clean look. Something I didn’t want to look back and think I just did it because it was trendy. So I picked all white flower with pops of blue. Everything came out so beautiful! My wedding planner Ioanna Vamvakari did an amazing job…» the bride shared with us. The wedding planner and designer Ioanna Vamvakari curated such an elegant vibe at the reception with dreamy arrangements of white roses, hydrangeas and lilies with striking touches of blue delphiniums for depth and contrast. Set under arches adorned with cascading white florals and glittering chandeliers from Karamalegos Bros – Innovative Event Solutions, the setting was truly amazing. Guests dined at long mirrored tables with golden chairs, while Deipnosofistirion Catering delivered a feast that matched the grandeur of the setting. Every element of the day came together in perfect harmony, proving that this was not only a wedding but a breathtaking experience that will inspire countless moodboards to come!
Captured by Sotiris Tsakanikas.
«Spiros and I kept crossing paths at different Greek events in Los Angeles, almost as if the universe was determined to bring us together. After a few chance encounters, we finally sat down and began to talk and in that moment, everything just fell into place. When the night came to an end, he asked me out on a date, and from then on, our story began. When I was little, every time my family visited Greece, we would go to Nafplio—it quickly became one of my favorite places. Spiro knew how special it was to me. So when he brought me to the top of the castle and proposed, it couldn’t have been more perfect. In the place I had loved since childhood, I started a new chapter with the person I love most..»
I did what every other bride does, went to Pinterest. I knew I wanted a very classy and clean look. Something I didn’t want to look back and think I just did it because it was trendy. So I picked all white flower with pops of blue. Everything came out so beautiful! My wedding planner Ioanna Vamvakari did an amazing job. I would say my favorite decoration from my reception will have to be the sweet heart table. We had flowers all around us and a mirror table, which I loved.»
Joanna , Bride
«My favorite moment from my wedding is the ceremony. Being Greek Orthodox, our weddings have a lot of meaning and different representation such as the stefana (wedding wreaths).»
«My advice to other brides about their wedding is to do it how you want. You and your husband will be the only ones to remember it in five years…»
«My wedding dress was Catalina by Galia Lahav. I absolutely loved it. It was a two piece wedding gown. During the ceremony I had on the skirt so I can had the cinderella moment with the big dress. Once it was time to started dancing I took off the skirt and the dress was now a mermaid style. I had the best of both worlds»
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