How to Have a Luxury Destination Wedding in Mykonos

Happy couple walking together on their wedding day

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.

Greek island wedding invitation suite with watercolor art

Elegant light blue high heel wedding shoes with a rose

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.

Elegant blue wedding shoes peeking under a white lace dress Bride in a strapless gown with a floral bouquet smiling on wedding day

Blonde bride in elegant strapless wedding dress smiles beautifully

Bride holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, elegant wedding

Groom in navy suit smiles beside a decorative olive tree Happy groom wearing a navy blue suit on his wedding day

Boats in a bay with a town on a hill under a blue sky

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.

A beautiful white church decorated for a wedding ceremony outdoors

Beautiful bride in a lace dress at her wedding ceremony Smiling bride in a lace wedding dress with floral bouquet

Elegant bride and groom pose in front of a white church

Whiskey and cigar bar setup with cigars, a fan, and bottles Whiskey and Cigar Bar sign with olive leaves and cigars

Wedding place cards in a white box with small white flowers

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.

Elegant wedding reception tables with white flowers and decor

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Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and menu

Elegant white cake with flowers on a cake stand for celebration

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!

Happy couple embracing on their wedding day, posing in Greece Bride and groom embrace on their wedding day near the water