Weddings Inspirations

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Greek Summer Welcome Dinner Inspiration from Rhodes

Girl lying on a sunbed by the pool in Greek summer in Kalita dress

Greek Summer can be the best choice for your Welcome Dinner!

We believe it’s time for some summer inspiration from Greece! If you are planning a destination wedding, you are probably looking for some ideas. in this article, find out how can you incorporate Greek or island native objects and traditions. Make sure to plan also for the after-party by the pool!

As you probably have noticed by now, Greece is not only blue and while. Although blue plays a big role here, nonetheless, this country is so much more. Every island has its own history and its own traditions, art and aesthetics. From Cycladic to Venetian and all in between. Which one is your favourite style?

The island of Rhodes certainly has its own impressive history and style. With the gorgeous and lively old town surrounded by the wall and a majestic castle in the middle.

So let’s explore all traditions and details you can incorporate in your Greek Summer Welcome Dinner or destination wedding!

Table welcome dinner setup with orange summer colours

Model dressed in greek clothes for summer event

From George Liopetas Fine Art Photographer

Which is the best way to treat your guests when come to a destination wedding? A welcome part of course! Especially when this destination wedding takes place in the queen of Dodecanese Islands. I am talking for Rhodes Island of course, which tends to be one of the hottest Greek destinations!

Rhodes is such an interesting island. The streets hide so much history and castles with ghosts of knights strolling in their shining armor. We felt such a strong connection with the island and the substance the landscape brought to our photography. For us, interesting concepts are always what makes an editorial successful. The more interesting the style, the more visually dynamic. This Greek Summer Welcome Dinner inspiration was ticking all the boxes. We loved the unique color combination, warm tones so elegantly woven with the cool ones. It was like mixing sunrises and sunsets together to create the perfect palette.

As Golden Apple Weddings say:

“The idea was to bring together local specialities that brilliantly combine traditional, fresh ingredients, native flavors and hues. Instead of having welcome bags delivered to their rooms, the couple invites their loved ones to join them for cocktails, snacks, and goodies. Each guest can pack their own basket with a selection of items provided in a traditional welcome gift. Such as Rhodes artisan tiles, coasters and jewelry dishes or calligraphy postcards, And gourmet treats such as Koriandolino. A liqueur from Rhodes, which characteristic feature is the sugar-coated coriander branch that is inside the bottle. The charger and dessert plates, as well as the tiles we placed in lieu of a table runner, were made to order from Nassos Keramik. A native ceramics artisan whose legacy and craftsmanship have made their way into several European aristocracy homes.”

Small traditional poetry from Rhodes island in Greece

Table setup for summer welcome dinner in Greece

For the table setting, inspired by all the colour that may remind you the most amazing summer colour pallete, the florals by Kay Creation in addition to the magic inspiration of Setty Lepida and the girls behind Golden Apple Weddings will totally blow your mind off!

Allegoria Textile Delights from Italy totally amazed the setting in their fine linen and silk fabrics while cutlery and fabrics belong to one of the rarest Rhodian collections which is dating back to the 18th century. Our bride-to-be was styled by Anna Jill, owner of Kiss from Fleur, in a so Grecian minimal gown by Ancient Kallos, golden sandals and headpieces from the amazing Hear of Gold Designs.

What we cannot live anmentioned is the so inspiring, one of a kind, Manousenia Desings’ calligraphed paper goods in a so Mediterranean style. All those textures and colors were so elegantly fused, something truly refreshing and a unique answer to the more traditional stationery of the one or two colors.

List of Vendors

Photography: George Liopetas

Editorial, Groom’s Styling: Setty Blade

Planning, Design, Florals, Styling & Furnishings: Golden Apple Weddings

Groom’s clothing: Navy and Green

Makeup: Mika Iatrou

Hair: Agis Kypraios

Headpieces: Heart Of Gold Designs

Bride Styling: Kiss from Fleur

Bride’s dress: Ancient Kallos

Second dress: Kalita

Venue: Don Mansion The Hill

DJ: Despo Mania – MDM Events

Ceramic plates, tiles, coasters and trays (flatware): Nassos Keramik

Cocktail bar & mixology: Decent Bar

Paper goods, stationery, escort tags & calligraphy: Manousenia Design

Silk ribbons, textiles and linen: Allegoria Textiles

Coordination: The Secret Owl

Did you like this article? Check out more inspirations from Greece on our blog, like this BOHEME ELOPEMENT INSPIRATION FROM MONEMVASIA

Rustic Countryside Wedding Inspiration with Baby Lamb from Naxos

Bride running amongst the ruins on Naxos Island in Greece

Innocence Regained – Α Bridal Inspiration from a Bygone Era.

Discovering the quiet, understated beauty of a unique wedding destination in Naxos Island, Greece with this Rustic Countryside Wedding.

When the whole world starts becoming too much, you can take shelter in the true raw and organic nature. As the summer is already on our doorsteps, this all natural ode to the mother earth bridal inspiration will surely take you to another, maybe even a forgotten era! So get inspired by this Rustic Countryside Wedding from the gorgeous Island of Naxos!

From Nissos Event Design:

Naxos emerges atop the thirsty rocks of the Aegean lapped by ink-blue waters. Moreover, its golden crags plunge into the sea, a hefty part of its Hora feels untouched by trends, happily snoozing away in the sun. Behind a web of cobbled alleys and hilltop Kastro. In other words, the domes of churches fill the nearby rooms with the sounds of bells, as buzzing crowds seek out the pretty wood-paneled apothecaries to buy origin-designated cheese and wine.

To first-timers, these discoveries may sound like a complete awakening to all senses. And yet, to indulge in the ease and splendor of the island’s true charm, one has to venture outside the Hora. that is to say, to tempting little destinations of enchanting villages, and age-old settlements, Metoxi and Kerami.

We push the car to its limits, pulled along by the countryside roads until they simply run out. Between the two ancient settlements, a well-hidden secret of the island lies, accessible only on foot. The 10th-century cruciform domed Byzantine church of the rarest architectural style emerges from the olive groves inside a near-perfect semicircle of stone mazes, hued like almonds and honey on a hot harvest day.

As a result, high-summer freedom sentiments transport us through time allowing us to break from reality. A coy hit of nostalgia and sunny warmth tickles the senses. The skin of the modern world begins to slough off… suddenly there’s a connection with something many people have lost, a kind of innocence from an era long past.

The sheep

Furthermore, against the vast, olive-tree dotted wilderness a herd of sheep just comes into view. Our muse resembles an exquisite vision, the transparent white of her dress searing through the midday haze. However, we are thrust into an intoxicating new world that the steamroller of human needs and desires cannot touch.

The shape of a mirror gleams in the blazing sun. No frills, but wild foraged herbs, dry florals, and fruit that nature so amply offers to the hand that reaches out, the gifts of life weaved over the vaulted walls where bees dart dizzy with the heady scents. There is simplicity and letters written by hand, chirography resembling that of Byzantine church books, love, trust, loyalty, laughter, joy, words that are not whispered but experienced, you, me…

This is the land of milk and honey, where stone-built edifices sparkle soaked in seawater carried with the breeze. Moreover, no artificial venue or modernity could match the sense of peace and purity one gains in these parts of Greece. We love to watch the effect it has on people, the innocence regained. The island has already worked its magic, even when you are back in the real world.

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Vendors

Photography: Penelope Photos

Project & Event Design: Nissos Events

MUA: Despoina Vlaserou

Dress: Madame Shoushou

Floral Design: Moustakis Flower Company

Stationary: Ambletters

New Ellwed Issue No.12 The New Age Modern Romance is out now! Check out more inspirations and interesting articles in our magazine at ellwed.com/magazine!

The New Age Modern Romance Ellwed No.12

How is 2020 treating you so far? The New Ellwed is OUT!

New Age Modern Romance Issue No.12 is all about the New Beginnings!

To be honest we had a great start with our amazing Ellwed bridal party at Bridal Fashion Week in Zappion (if you missed it, see it on page 141), the opportunity to attend DWP Congress and amazing new projects like ALCHIMEIA scheduled to happen! One of them was also the issue of this magazine! Well this all got postponed now because of this new pandemic we are all struggling with!

Sure, things don’t always go to plan. But that is ok! We deal with the situations when they arise! It is no news by now that all events are postponed. Especially the big ones like the Destination Wedding Planning Congress which is finally coming to Greece this year! So yeah. 2020 can feel a bit overwhelming… I am not going to lie. This year was so busy and at some point I also felt the burnout! Did you?

Look on the positive side

So how do we deal with this? One thing I always say is to look on the positive side. See the glass half full instead of half empty. Then take the time to be grateful for what you have! Oprah said “I started out giving thanks for small things, and the more thankful I became, the more my bounty increased. That’s because — for sure — what you focus on expands. When you focus on the goodness in life, you create more of it.”

Be thankful for your life, for your health, your home, family, your pets, your food, even your phone and the technological advances we get to experience! Because this means we have a chance to live and thrive! Yes your life was probably turned upside down, but that doesn’t mean it’s over! This is the time for the creative souls to seize this opportunity and to create new amazing projects.

The time for new ideas new trends and new age weddings has arrived! These are some unprecedented times we are living in and the situation is difficult for many. But cherish this time you got to stay at home, be creative, be productive and spend some time with your family as you will never get it back! Take some time off and just live in the moment! Binge-watch the series and spend valuable time together with your family while cooking delicious meals! Hey, we only live once!

In this issue!

In this issue, we hope to inspire you for your new age wedding! Break the norms and do what is really important to you! And my goodness, this issue is our biggest yet and filled with so much inspiration and useful advice. Check out the article on New Age Wedding Receptions on page 53

You might have seen all the new covers of vogue with masked kisses and the just WHITE! How clever is this one? Well we want to give you some hope for your wedding! That is why we are going with this crazy fun cover of…OMG…me! I still cannot believe I am on THE COVER!!? One thing that we want to change, is to put more of real happy brides on the cover!

Therefore, if you are a real bride and think your wedding deserves the spotlight to be on the cover, send it over! So you can also get to experience this feeling like me! Or like a true celebrity! How exciting is this?! I cannot wait to see and select your wedding for our next cover! Read the full story of our intimate New Age Modern Romance on page 99.

New Age Modern Romance Editorial Story cutout form a magazine

Lately I have been listening to a lot of podcasts on wedding business and one common message coming across all platforms was to always be reinventing yourself! And so, I am super proud to share with you this new reinvented issue! Not only the design, but also our articles are filled with metamorphosis and rebirth! And when better than now, after we all went through the process of reawakening globally! Check out the new trend swooping the wedding and fashion world: Butterflies. On page 43.

Butterflies trend report for the new year cutout from the Ellwed magazine

One other amazing news to share with you is our new project! Our own podcast, the first one to talk about destination weddings in Greece! Check out Ellwed Talks on your favourite podcast platform or ellwed.com/podcast Read more on page 131.

Get this New Age Modern Romance issue at ellwed.com/magazine

Two Brides Ethereal Wedding Inspiration from Thessaloniki Greece

When it comes to weddings in Greece anything is possible. And we love it!

This Two Brides Ethereal Wedding absolutely took our breath away! Above all, the eco-conscious florals arranged in the ethereal way the ultra-modern invitations at this gorgeously romantic location in Thessaloniki!

If eerie wedding style is what you like, then this Two Brides Ethereal Wedding will be your ultimate Inspiration!

Two Brides Ethereal Wedding Inspiration getting married in Greece with Eco-conscious flowers

From Polka Dot Photojournalism

“Her eyes are pure stars, and her fingers, if they touch you, freeze you to the bone”
– Virginia Woolf, Orlando

“The concept of love is something universal. More so, the people we choose to love and create memories with, do not understand borders, forms and social conventions. Love is love.

Fondo Special Occasions underlines how the choices and manifestations of love can be elegant and certainly beautiful and memorable. Moreover, this editorial photoshoot takes inspiration from the love story of two historic women, Virginia Woolf and her lover Vita Sackville-West. The whole set up and art direction has a vintage feeling or in other words, a ghost-like aesthetic. Therefore, it’s an ode to the romantic past with a modern twist.

The beautiful building, constructed in 1919, is the best backdrop for an exceptionally realized love and marriage story. Furthermore, the neutral color pallets, with shades of beige, off whites and greys, accentuate the down to earth, simple yet elegant aesthetics of the event.

However, true to the spirit of this historic love story, the invitations use the lunaria flower on weathered paper. A reference to the love letters the two women sent to each other for years. That is to create a romantic, almost ritualistic tone for all the wedding guests.

Two Brides Ethereal Wedding Decor

Natural materials like ceramic vases and plates set the table, with linen cloths, crystal glasses and pure white candles complimenting and completing the whole concept. Above all, the mindset of everything elegant, beautiful and naturalistic.

Beautiful branches are a reference to the “still life” art form. Furthermore, the shocking white lunaria flower and the majestic pampas grass, compose the flower arrangements that decorate the eventful evening. However, lunaria and the scene-stealing berenklauw, an oversized dandelion, were chosen for the bridal bouquets.

In addition, the two beautiful brides were wear flowing ethereal chiffon and silk gowns. The dresses show the natural curves of the appealing female physique, consequently highlighting the charming and seductive nature of women. Which is certainly celebrated in this specific wedding inspiration.

Above all, an event that underlines love and the intertwining of femininity, elegance and naturalism.”

“Love, the poet said, is woman’s whole existence”
– Virginia Woolf, Orlando