Kefalonia Beach Wedding – Lizzy & Joey
After spending time on both Kefalonia and Ithaca, falling in love with both islands, Lizzy & Joey decided to incorporate the two in their destination wedding plans.
Pre-wedding fun was in the form of a private boat trip for their guests to introduce them all to Ithaca, visiting the village of Kioni and dining in the waterside restaurant ‘Lizzy’s, the brides namesake.
Their intimate beach wedding took place on a rugged beach in the north of Kefalonia followed by a wedding breakfast feast of traditional Greek cuisine in a beach taverna setting.
Both Lizzy & Joey’s wanted to share their destination wedding day with their closest friends and family, with an intimate ceremony and celebrations on their two favourite islands, a second celebration in the UK was planned for their extended family and many friends to enjoy.
The beach ceremony area was set up next to the waters-edge, Lizzy wanted to reflect the surrounding colours within her theme so decided on an arch with two beautiful arrangements of blue and white flowers interspersed with greenery – reflecting the turquoise Ionian sea and the nearby green mountain slopes. Either side of the arch lanterns overflowing with flowers were added, hessian circular rugs completed the ceremony area.
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Lizzy’s dress a stunningly simple asymmetric style with a high round halterneck tied with a statement bow. Gold block heeled shoes were the perfect choice to take her from beach ceremony through to dancing the night away. A low chic sleek bun, natural make up along with contemporary styled gold earrings completed her bridal look.
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Joey, chose a grey linen suit with a black open necked shirt, belt and shoes, a look casually smart for the occasion.
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The ceremony conducted under the arch by the waterside was an informal event just as Lizzy & Joey wanted, Lizzy made her entrance, on the arm of her father to a mandolin and guitar rendition of ‘Pelagias song’ from her favourite film Captain Corellis Mandolin. Guests standing in a semicircle whilst the ceremony was performed by Lizzy’s brother. After the traditional confetti throwing group photos with their guests were taken with the shimmering turquoise Ionian sea as the backdrop.
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The guests took a short stroll back to the nearby taverna for Prosecco and a cheese board whilst Lizzy & Joey took time to capture some romantic photos in this beautifully natural setting.
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The wedding breakfast was hosted in the nearby beachside taverna well known for its’ excellent and unbeatable traditional Greek food, guests were seated in the shade of a giant fig tree decorated with lanterns and fairy lights.
Tables covered with white linen cloths, two statement vases of white flowers and greenery for the guest tables whilst the bridal table had the most beautiful garland of blue and white flowers. Bronze candle holders with white taper candles in clusters completed the table décor on all tables.
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At each place setting individual menus, name cards and wedding favours in the style of the book cover of Captain Corelli’s Manolin, Lizzy’s all-time favourite film, which was filmed on Kefalonia.
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Great lovers of all things retro a wonderful two tier heart shaped wedding cake with ‘70’s styled icing was created for them by a very talented local cake maker, blue and white flowers added to the overall ‘kitsch-ness’.
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Speeches were made, glasses raised in toast to the newly married couple before they started the party with their first dance inviting everyone to join them.
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If you’ve fallen in love with the idea of a beach wedding on Kefalonia or Ithaca and dream of hosting your own intimate beach destination wedding, contact me and together we will make it happen.
Planner : Ithaki Weddings Photographer : Vicky Bekiaridou Florist : Benetatos Flowers Venue : Odysseas Taverna Wedding Cake : Artkaterina Pastry Hair : Ellie Hair Kefalonia MUA : Christiane Marouli DJ : DJ Kefalonia Weddings Mandolin : Grigorios Transport: Fiskardo Transfers Dress : Carina B Courture Bridal Shoes : Sezane Grooms Attire : Suit : Percival
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