How To Have A Summer Wedding In The Greek Isles

Bride and groom walk hand in hand down European alley

This modern and chic wedding day is filled to the brim with excellent details like the white and gold outdoor ceremony with curtained wedding backdrop, and a truly unbelievable Villa wedding reception venue, complete with a pool!

Keep scrolling for a little taste of summer and a large helping of gorgeous wedding decor! You can see more of this wedding in the full gallery below thanks to the photography talents of Karina Papadopoulos. Enjoy!

Elegant wedding stationery suite with geometric design

Bride with pixie cut looks out from stone house window Bride adjusts her gold high heel sandals on wedding day Woman with short blonde hair and geometric earrings Elegant white floral wedding bouquet with green foliage

Bride in white dress descends outdoor stairs smiling

Bride and groom pose together on their wedding day Newlyweds pose in romantic wedding photo by an ornate colonnade

Happy couple in wedding attire, embracing in a quaint alleyway

About the couple

When you meet "your own" couple you have a feeling like you won jackpot. That's exactly the feeling I had after our first call with Tom and Matina. So stylish, such open-minded people who perfectly knew how their wedding should be, and how it shouldn't. Matina is originally from Patra (a city in Central Greece) but she spent her childhood in beautiful Corfu in her family's summer house. For the last 15 years, she lived in New York where she met her future husband Tom. When Tom visited Corfu for the first time he fell in love with the beauty of this island and its authentic Greek vibes, crystal turquoise sea, and delicious food. So the choice of the wedding's destination came in very natural way - Corfu!

romantic curtain and floral garland wedding backdrop

Rustic outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch Elegant wedding aisle decor: white flowers in lantern Wedding chair with elegant name card and olive branch Wedding ceremony chairs decorated with fabric and greenery

Elegant couple poses at outdoor wedding ceremony altar

Smiling bride in elegant dress with ocean backdrop Bride holds a delicate wedding bouquet of white roses

Elegant bride with pixie cut in flowing wedding dress

Bride and groom on a scenic overlook in Corfu Greece Bride and groom share a tender kiss on their wedding day

The Wedding Day

We started wedding planning a year before the date. Matina wanted to combine very Greek elements with modern and stylish details. This is how the whole wedding's concept was born. Modern geometrical shapes and simple rustic floral design with olive branches and some white flowers.
Acrylic place cards, sophisticated table plan with golden calligraphy, golden geometrical shaped candle holders, welcome signed - all these perfectly fitted in the beautiful Villa Sylva's surroundings which is one of the most elegant and luxurious wedding venues in Corfu.
We were speechless when we first saw Matina's wedding dress from Carol Hannah Bridal and ideal Louboutin shoes, it was the perfect bridal look. The bride walked down the aisle with father with the accompaniment of Greek traditional musicians. The ceremony was so touching and full of tears of happiness. The reception took the place near the pool of the villa. Needless to say, that night continued with dancing...and swimming. It was an unforgettable day!

Wedding welcome sign with floral wreath and geometric details