On Saturday 28th September 2024, we had the privilege of organising and sharing this special Wedding Day with the Bride and Groom: Mary & Ektoras. Having the groom from Anoghi, it was decided to choose a church in this beautiful traditional village. The precious old church Dormition of The Virgin Mary, tucked up in the hills of Anoghi, is one of the island’s most popular and most visited churches, attracting the tourists with its old paintings. We were privileged to have filled this church with 300 people on this Saturday to celebrate the wedding. The village came alive.
Vangelis from Ithaca Florist decorated the entrance path leading to the church with white bouquets. Inside the church stood the two white lambades, the stefana and the rings ready for the ceremony. Outside the church, drinks and canapes were served as a welcome after the service. This was done by Fakalos Catering. The bride made her entrance with a slow walk joined by her family to the church where she met her groom. After the ceremony, each guest was handed rice in a cone with the couple’s initials, Mary and Ektoras were congratulated, and then Maxos and Chris started their photo shoot session. Music was also played during this time by DJ Dimos, to create the mood with some Greek traditional music in celebration for the newly wed couple.
A few steps across the main square is where the venue for the reception party was set up. Being a wedding for 300 people, the preparation and organising started early in the morning. We had a special light company Makis Klonis from Kefalonia set up a waterfall of lights above the main table, and string lights throughout the remaining reception area. On the stage the live band was set up with DJ Dimos and special dance lights were also set up here. Music and sound was checked, and Fakalos catering did a great job with the setting of the tables and seats for everyone to fit. The decor was plain and elegant with the flowers adding a splash of colour as a centre piece per table. The bobenaires (gifts) by babaloo, gold pomegranates were set on the table. The evening was perfect.
After everyone had taken their seats, food was served, fresh meat on the spit was cooking the whole day, lamb, goat and pig, amongst salads, Greek traditional dishes, cheeseboards, etc. Everyone enjoyed dancing the night away and were very happy to experience a Greek traditional island wedding. Mary’s hair was done by Spyros Vlismas, and make up by Natalia.
On Sunday after the wedding a traditional soup was prepared. Everyone gathered at the local farm in Anoghi village, where Ektoras family and friends prepared the local dish with drinks. Everyone had the last chance to mingle and enjoy the experience while learning and taking away the traditional moments from their holiday on the island.
Transport was by Avgerinos
Thank you to all of the MV team, our providers, and contractors to make these events happen.
Flowers: Vaggelis Peticaris,
Lights: Makis Klonis
DJ: Dimos Kostopoulos
Band: Vaggelis and Co.
Catering: Fakalos Catering
Anoghi community for the space
We thank everyone who was part of helping us organise this beautiful wedding.
If you would like more information about how we co-ordinate and create these special events, please get in touch.
