our story
About Ellwed
The idea popped up years before anything ever happened and for 3 years it was just that. An idea.
There was a clear need for one place where couples could find all the inspiration and information they needed to plan their wedding in Greece. Greece became increasingly popular as a wedding destination for couples from around the world. Many were coming from different countries and cultures, planning a wedding in a foreign country, and unsure where to start. We wanted Ellwed to be that starting point for every couple, whether local or international: a place to find inspiration, answers, expert advice, and the right wedding professionals, all in one place.
Why ELLWED?
Founder Sanya Percic explains the name: “The idea of an online portal just did not want to leave from my thoughts. So, I started thinking what name could work with this portal. The name Ellwed came to me one day walking home and thinking hard of good names that could represent the both worlds. Greece or Ellada, as the locals call it, and Weddings. Well, the challenge was quite hard, since many obvious names and domains were already taken. The inspiration came while I was playing with the words Ellada, Hellas, and Weddings. The conclusion was that the name Hellwed would not be the most appropriate name, for obvious reasons. On the other hand, ellwedd is actually a Welsh word! Really, look it up. In the end, the elegant name Ellwed was the obvious choice.”
What is ellwed?
In short, it’s an online wedding magazine and marketplace for weddings in Greece.
At Ellwed, we want to ensure that every couple gets the inspiration and the information they need for planning their wedding in Greece. We created an online magazine, a blog, vendor treasury and community to ensure just that. Subscribe here to get access to free magazine copies.
We believe we are stronger together and that every business that gives its all, deserves to grow and thrive. We want to help you grow with us.
WANT INSPIRATION NOW?
If you can’t wait for the next magazine issue, check out our blog for weekly inspiration!
You will find real wedding stories from Greece, wedding inspiration and wedding planning tips from experts in the industry.
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?
If you think you have something our readers would benefit from or could use while planning their wedding in Greece, contact us! We will review your proposition and see if your topis is right for our issue or our blog.
We love to learn and discover new things, so
About Sanya
Hi! My name is Sanya. I was born and raised in Slovenia. Where is that you ask? Well check it out you will love it! Basically, it’s a tiny country between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. After finding a love of my life (yes, you guessed it, he is a Greek) I moved to Greece. This gave me the opportunity to see the world with different eyes. Long story short, I finished BA in Fine Arts and MA in Design (yes, with distinction), being a multi passionate creative person, I wanted to try out everything. Working in the destination wedding industry for some time and being from a different country, I see things from a different perspective. I soon realized that all of us foreigners who love Greece need more information in English.
My inspirations for Ellwed were the famous Wedding Wire and the Knot. My goal is to help every couple getting married in Greece to have the wedding of their dreams. I want every bride and groom to feel inspired and excited to get married here, rather than stressed out and lost. If you are a bride-to-be or a groom-to-be, join our wedding community and get your questions answered. I can’t wait to meet you there!
I believe that every couple should express their personal style and do what ever they want for their big day!
