How to Have a Luxury Destination Wedding in Mykonos
Marrying into a new family can be an exciting adventure, and this next bride couldn’t wait to share her now hubby’s Greek American heritage with her family and friends. So she chose the Santa Marina Resort in Mykonos, Greece as their wedding destination, an island surrounded by turquoise waters, authentic scenery and whitewashed architecture.
In keeping with tradition, they had a beautiful Greek Orthodox wedding by the sea. For the reception, they had a minimal color palette of crisp whites, soft grays and fresh greenery. If you're dreaming of a destination wedding in Greece, read on to learn more about their big day below and find more images from Anna Rousos in the full gallery.
Destination wedding Mykonos
It was a tough balance trying to find an authentic experience but also allowing first timer traveller's coming all the way from the US to see the highlights of Greece. Therefore they chose Mykonos as their wedding destination, an island surrounded by turquoise waters, picturesque architecture and an authentic scenery.
Greek Orthodox ceremony
They held their wedding ceremony and reception within the beautiful resort overlooking the beach of Santa Marina. The ceremony was Greek Orthodox and it was performed outside a tiny whitewashed chapel. All guest where given programs describing the rituals and traditions incorporated in the ceremony as well as a small packet filled with rice for guests to toss at the end of the ceremony signifying prosperity and happiness to the newlyweds.
Party all night
Later all guests gathered at the resort’s terrace for a sunset cocktail followed by a Mediterranean inspired dinner. Festivities started right after dinner with the traditional line dancing to kick off the party and much more entertainment followed on the beach until early the next morning.
Chose your veil length wisely
From the bride: I wish I chose a different veil! Although I love my sister's veil, I wasn't prepared for the winds and exposed aggregate concrete walking down the aisle. The lace on my floor-length veil got stuck and was pulled off my head. Thankfully my dad was there to hold the veil due to the high winds! The photos are very funny. My recommendation to future brides is if you are getting married outside, look around to see if there's anything your veil might get stuck on before deciding a length!
- Cakes & Catering: Pavlov's Lab
- Flowers: Red Box Days
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Atelier Invitations
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Windmill Paper Boutique
- Photographers: Anna Rousos
- Rentals: Stylebox
- Venues: Santa Marina Resort, Mykonos