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Planning Unforgettable Kids Events in Greece

Planning Unforgettable Kids Events in Greece

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Kids Events

Happy kids have happy memories! Give your children the joy of having unforgettable celebrations during all childhood important days. Although no child can actually remember the day of his/her baptism, still it comes a point where they open their photo album and treasure the moments. They ask questions and want to hear the story of their christening, again and again.

Give your children the best possible memories of their childhood. Throw the best parties for their birthdays and all the significant days that gradually will become loving & bonding family events. Nothing can compare with funny stories in family gatherings, where all your loved ones can shed light from their side of the stories.

Despite the fact, we are into Luxury Destination Weddings & Corporate Events Planning for more than 8 years, we have a soft spot for kids events. Our collaboration with We Can Do It For Kids Only, has given us the chance to party like kids! We are thrilled for this blessing!

A Greek baptism is a very important event for families. Apart from religious reasons, it’s also the first official presentation of the baby in front of the extended family circle and friends. The parents will have to choose the child’s name, decide on Godparents, do all the planning, send the invitations, prepare the favors and all the details of the christening celebrations, ahead of the big day.

Summer is only days away and the kid’s party season is ready to rock your evenings! These unforgettable events will give you a clue of what to expect from the upcoming events.

Unforgettable Celebrations for Kids Events in Greece

Dare to Add Vivid Colors in Christenings

Rock your child’s christening by forgetting all rules. Add vivid colors and go to the extreme for decorations. Children love strong combinations and are attracted by unique toys.

This colorful christening in Lamia stole all the impressions and kids didn’t stop to play for hours. The original idea was based in Frida Karlo but in a more kid’s friendly version. Parents cared for everything with so much care! Especially the mother of our little Malena was full of amazing ideas. She had a clear vision of her little one’s day and guided us with all her inspiration. The venue was the best background for this contemporary themed christening.

Pompons, colorful ribbons, and linens played a truly important role in the decoration enabling us for this fiesta. Huge thanks to all vendors involved:

Venue & catering: Τόπος Τεχνών Χώρα – Artland Xwra
Photographer: Two Clicks Photography
Invitations: Bright White
Lemonade stand: Pretty Lemonade Stand
Desserts: Maria’s Cakes and Cookies
Planning, florals and styling: RockPaperScissors

Colorful Christenings in Greece

Handmade painted details are adding a stylish tone to a baptism. For people that have an eye for details, art & eco-friendly decorations leave the best impressions. Also, kids feel more comfortable next to objects that don’t have the invisible sign of “be-careful-not-to-break” them.

All parents are aware that curiosity drives children eyes and want to play with everything around them. It’s wise to create a kid’s friendly environment, full of enjoyable activities without worrying for any playground accidents.

We Can Do It For Kids Only, pay attention to decoration and the quality of food & sweets. Everything is well-taken care, with respect to any special food allergies. Even the toys are selected with great attention to children’s safety.

 

Colorful Christenings in Greece
Colorful Christenings in Greece

Windsurfing Inspired Christening

This family’s love for windsurfing was the inspiration for the christening’s theme. We let our minds get blown away by Thissea’s mom creativity. Therefore, we created this happy and cheerful day for this cute baby’s guests. His dad hobby impressed the guests and the kids!

Deciding to have a celebration after your child christening is the best reason to try the wildest ideas! Because the main guests are children! Forget formalities and boring themes… try the most extreme ideas and your little guests will adore you. All family members and friends can gather and have a festive dinner but kids want to play.

Knowing that the family had a soft spot for windsurfing the idea lead us to this jaw-dropping theme. Sharks, windsurfing mood, summer colors, sea games and activities. The theme included a lot of paper sharks, lambs, exotic fruits, balloons, blue and gold colors, and summer toys. Get ready to be inspired!

Our team of vendors:

Venue: Ble Pavillon
Catering: InterCatering
Photographer: George Pahountis Photographer
DJ and sound: Party Mobile Services
Flatware Rentals: WHITE LILAC
Kids entertainment: Wecandoit for kids only
Desserts: Maria’s Cakes and Cookies
Invitation and printables: Love me do Invitations
Planning, styling, florals: RockPaperScissors

Colorful Christenings and Kids Events in Greece
Colorful Christenings and Kids Events in Greece

Get More Christening Ideas

For a baby girl

For a baby boy

Give us pineapples and summer and this is what you gonna get! Enjoy the party here…

Who is the sailor? This little boy christening had a navy theme. See the magic here…

Colorful Christenings and Kids Events in Greece
Colorful Christenings and Kids Events in Greece
Wedding Planning Consultation

Wedding Planning Consultation

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Wedding Planning Consultation

The Winner’s Words

On Monday 4 April 2019, I had the pleasure to attend a private full-service wedding planning consultation by Rock Paper Scissors for 2-hours. When I won the RPS Events Giveaway at Instagram, I didn’t know what to expect.

On the way to the appointment, I was thinking about my upcoming wedding and what questions should I ask, regarding the planning of my wedding. There were so many topics in my mind but couldn’t pick up a starting point.

As soon as I entered their offices, everything has fallen into place… The girls, dear Elena and the adorable Paraskevi, made me feel so warm and within seconds their professionalism brought peace into my anxious mind. I realized that in front of me I had two wedding professionals. Rock Paper Scissors office is a space particularly well-cared for, with the elements of event planning in harmony with the decoration. You feel cozy and relaxed from hello!

Elena and Paraskevi, welcomed me warmly and after having a delicious coffee, we started talking about my wedding. At that particular moment, it became clear to me, that my agony to gather a list of questions for my wedding planning was totally unnecessary!

All they needed was just a short description of the theme for my wedding. Elena and Paraskevi, unfold an astonishing set of top-notch ideas for my wedding day and put in place details that I didn’t even know how important could be for an unforgettable wedding experience. They fill in the gaps in issues that definitely every bride-to-be should know before the big day. The mist of ignorance disappeared in 120 minutes! The best 2 hours of my life!

I am really thankful for their time and attention. Their valuable pieces of advice lift a huge burden from my shoulders. Working with professionals like RPS Events is priceless, literally & metaphorically.

 

 

Wedding Planning Consultation by Rock Paper Scissors Events
Rock Paper Scissors Events Giveaway

Who is the Winner of our Giveaway?

The winner is Mina Theochari! Her entry at Instagram has crowned her our Giveaway winner!

She won a free 2-hours wedding planning consulting session with our wedding experts team. Rock Paper Scissors Events team was so excited about the news. You see, after so many years of wedding planning, we still get the chills of creativity every time we have the first meeting with a bride-to-be. Every single time feels like the first time… we never repeat our concepts. We create unique and personalized wedding experiences for our couples.

Thank you, Mina, for your willingness to hear our ideas with such an open heart!

Rock Paper Scissors Events
www.rpsevents.gr

 

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Why we support Brides-to-be?

Part of our values in our company is focused on the empowerment of women. Being a Wedding Planning Agency for more than 8 years, we interact mainly with women. It is in our understanding women do so many things for their closed ones and wear plenty of hats in their life. They are mothers, wives, sisters, businesswomen, daughters, best friends, care providers, lovers, entrepreneurs and so much more…  We want to support and honor our own gender.

Brides-to-be are superheroes dressed in wedding gowns. Only if you have planned your own wedding you can comprehend the tremendous pressure a woman has to endure in order to have the wedding of her dreams. Has to satisfy two completely different families, while she keeps so many balls in the air! We wish to provide a break from this challenging process with our Giveaway: 2 hours of free consultation.

 

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This moment is the ultimate reward for your wedding planner… pure happiness and joy! Discover the beauty of this wedding in our portfolio gallery! www.rpsevents.gr . . . Photographer: Custodio Photographers www.custodio.ca Videographer: @vasilis_kallinteris Catering: @ariafinecatering Furniture rentals: @zazoo_event_rentals Flatware rentals: @white_lilac_rentals Flowers: @pavlos_the_flower_workshop Kids entertainment: @wecandoit_for_kids_only Wedding Planner: @rockpaperscissorsevents Venue: @island_artandtaste Sound and Lights: @loudandcleargr Live entertainment: @doubledotagency Hair and Makeup: @georgemarascas Invitations: @minted Bride’s Dress: @pronovias Bride’s shoes: @schutz Bridal jewelry: @tiffanyandco Groom’s Attire: @tomjamesclothing . . . #seasidewedding #weddingseason #rpsevents #weddingplanner #eventplanner #destinationplanner #destinationwedding #weddingingreece #greecewedding #weddingincrete #athenswedding #BrideToBe #MisstoMrs #GettingMarried #SheSaidYes #WeddingInspiration #WeddingPlanning #WeddingCoordinator #WeddingDesigner #LuxuryWeddings #BackyardWedding #OutdoorWedding #smpweddings #realweddings #bride #groom

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Get a taste of Destination Weddings in Greece

We care deeply for our soon to be married couples, therefore, we love to present wedding concepts that can provide inspiration. In this styled wedding session, you will discover the beauty of a destination wedding in Greece.

Minimal, yet luxurious details embellish this upscale wedding in Crete at the Abaton Island Resort & Spa. It was a privilege for us to design this outstanding wedding photo shoot in Greece.

From idyllic beaches to wild precipitous mountains, Crete is a place of contrasts. An island which is rich in tradition and gifted with so many breath-taking sceneries, you cannot do anything else than immediately fall in love with it. The setting completes with extraordinary delicious food, enchanting folklore music, but most of all with people with huge honest smiles, ready and willing to make you never forget Crete.

 

(A special thank you note to the photographer Anestis Papakonstantinou  for the cover photo)

Luxury Destination Wedding in Greece by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Luxury Destination Weddings in Greece

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Redefine Luxury Destination Weddings

Imagine having your wedding next to the Aegean seaside in Greece, surrounded by your closest friends and family. More and more couples plan their wedding ahead and invest in a tailor-made luxury wedding in Greece. From Intimate Weddings to Luxury Weddings, we are the Event Planners that can offer you a personalized, stylish, tailor-made wedding experience. We provide all-inclusive Wedding, Reception, Planning services in Greece and Europe for more than 8 years.

No matter if you are planning an intimate celebration on your backyard or if you are dreaming an outdoor glamorous & luxury wedding on a Greek island. RPS Events team will assist you by creating & organizing your unforgettable wedding day seamlessly so you can enjoy every moment of your wedding. Feel safe and lay back, because luxury weddings are our expertise.

Greece is the perfect choice to organize your destination wedding and have the time of your life. Athens and all the Greek Islands are magical wedding locations all year long. Popup the question and Rock Paper Scissors team will plan your dream destination wedding in Greece.

Luxury Destination Wedding in Crete by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

Crete is definitely a romantic destination

Elaina was definitely one of our most delicate and fancy brides. So elegant in her manners though completely aware of the style she was going for, she didn’t settle for anything but the best for her wedding day. She wanted an organic and elegant feeling and we tried to embrace the magnificent Cretan surroundings and incorporate the absolutely stunning views to our concept. Elaina and Anis are a couple truly in love and along with their families and friends they got one great night of celebration and many more afterward in the Greek islands.

 

Bride’s words reveal the magic of true love:

“Living in New York City you meet a lot of people, but chances are those people never seem to quite catch your eye – with Anis things were different. From our first meeting, things went fast, there was an instant attraction. It wasn’t about going out to a bar, or fancy dinners, it was about adventure, excursions and getting to know each other. I took a chance and decided to join him on a work trip to LA. I thought if we get along traveling so soon in our relationship it was something worth investing in. I was right. From then on out we spent every minute together. After we got engaged we knew we didn’t want to wait to get married. So six months to the day of our engagement we said I do.”

Photography & videography: Anna Roussos

A Jackie Kennedy Mood Wedding in Greece

The island of Meganisi is located just between Lefkada and the western mainland coasts of Greece. Right opposite from the well-known island of Skorpios, the idyllic Greek island where Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy. Meganisi is an island with few population and limited tourist development but with lush greenery and blue-green waters. Some beaches can be reached on foot and others are accessible only by boat. There is no bus on this small island of the Ionian Sea and all transport has to be done by foot or private means, like boat or motorbike.

This lovely island is where the parents of the groom are originated and the location our couple chose for their chic minimalist yet boho island wedding. Certainly, for a wedding planner, organizing a big wedding on a tiny island was a challenge in and of itself.

Our most difficult moment was figuring out how a small, typical Greek taverna could accommodate properly so many people and keep an authentic character yet elegant and unique: By taking things back to the basics, or more precisely by sophisticated simplicity. We wanted to create a simple and soft look so we used classic color combinations like brown, gold and green. We added wildflowers, mixed textures and traditionally inspired elements for a shameless boho vibe that this location would never forgive us if we didn’t.

Words from our couple: “We met during our master’s studies at Harvard Business School. We didn’t date there but friends and life moved us both to the same city we began dating while working in San Francisco in 2013. We chose to get married on the island of Meganisi. Meganisi is important to both of us because we’ve spent every summer of our relationship there. Peter’s Maternal grandparents were born on Meganisi and he’s spent every summer of his upbringing visiting the island and specifically the village of Spartochori.”

Photographer: @eliaskordelakos

Elegant destination wedding at Meganisi by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

Destination Wedding in Andros

Words from our bride: “Rock Paper Scissors Events made our dream come true! Our wedding was magical, spectacular and unique. The team’s professionalism and passion created a night to remember. All our guests were quite amazed by the wedding’s setting, decoration, food/bar catering & music/lighting. For that we are grateful and we truly thank Rock Paper Scissors’ girls for their passion and enthusiasm in assisting us and making our wedding day unforgettable!!”

This destination wedding on the island of Andros will steal your heart and make you want to explore more of this island’s unique beauty and history. Bride’s origin from the island called for a ceremony on the monastery of Agia Eirini and then the dinner party at their house in the picturesque village of Stenies.

We immediately fell in love with the breathtaking view both to the sea and to green covered mountains. This is why we went for a modern rustic theme full of vibrant colors matching the surroundings and the stone built house. We created custom made wooden pergolas with olive branches and kumquat, green charger plates and ceramic pots hosted our vibrant and colorful blooms with a mix of coral peonies, spray and garden roses, dahlias, zinnia, stock and waxflower. 2.000 candles and lots and lots of fairy and bulb lights lit this stunning mansion and surrounded guests with an ambient feeling. Our dessert table was filled with traditional Andrean desserts and mouthful savories from The cakers.

Photographer: Antonis Georgiadis 

Destination Wedding in Andros by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

Destination Weddings in Greece

It may look easy to coordinate a destination wedding until it’s your wedding.

A destination wedding often involves plenty of preparations. We admit that finding your wedding theme is the first step, but what about the rest? Planning ahead and organize invitations, finding the perfect wedding gown, groom’s attire, vendors, venue, make arrangements for guests, menu, floral decorations, table set up and entertainment options for the celebration afterward. There is a huge list of details until the big day. See our top 10 Tips & Tricks for having a stress free destination wedding in Greece.

Deciding to choose Greece for your destination wedding is the best gift you can give to your loved ones. There are so many things to enjoy like a visit to Parthenon, a short trip on the nearby Greek islands, a tour to Greece’s Archaeological Museum and the list is endless. Make the most of your wedding in Greece with the support of a professional wedding planner.  Feel free to contact us!

 

Videographer: alexstabasopoulos.gr

10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks

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Wedding Planning Tips

When planning your wedding, it’s good to have some guidance in order to avoid headaches and stressful situations. For more than 8 years we have planned and organized countless weddings, therefore you can rely on our experience. Here we have gathered our top tips & tricks to make a bride’s life easier. Brides gather around and check out our indispensable wedding planning tips below.

10 Wedding Planning Tips by Rock Paper Scissors Events

1 – Prepare an accurate guest list

Your guest list is the first step you need to follow for your wedding planning, right after setting the date! It’s truly important since this will define the budget to be spent onwards. It may sound impossible to draft and edit your guest list but is more than essential. Having a clean list from the very beginning, it will make easier to keep track on last-minute additions, follow-ups including RSVPs, menu arrangements, table setting and thank you notes.

Set your feet on the ground and be realistic with the numbers. We know, this isn’t the most pleasant part of any wedding preparations but budgets have limits. Your original budget will define your guest list count. Planning a wedding for 50 guests is totally different from organizing a wedding for 200 guests. Take under consideration that for each guest you add,  certain changes follow at:

  • the number of plates your caterer will prepare,
  • the number of favors,
  • the number of chair rentals & table set up,
  • the quantity of food and cake,
  • (in some cases) accommodation & transportation means
  • the venue capacity

Write down your guest list by placing at the top, your family members and your best friends. Leave some room for coworkers, neighbors or even your parent’s friends and some people that may have invited you to their wedding. In case you have to limit your guest list, then you will start from the bottom. If you are planning a destination wedding, these numbers will affect the final expenses.

 

2 – Find a venue that speaks to your heart

It is important to have a clear idea of the venue you’re looking for. Like if you wanted in a vineyard, on olive orchards, Cliffside, by the beach, in a castle or a hotel. This will, later on, define your wedding’s theme and decoration concept and design. Bear in mind, that location is relevant to local weather conditions. For example, an open wedding in a forest may hold some chilly surprises or even rain.

Before you book a wedding venue, consider speaking with a wedding planner. Wedding experts can provide solutions that will respect your vision and your budget. If you have your guest list ready (or almost ready), a wedding planner will suggest the best available options for your wedding day. Professionals know how to smooth the stress and permit to soon to be married couples to stay true to their themselves without compromising in quality.

 

3 – Think of your guests

It’s a fact that you won’t be able to please everyone but at least try to be thoughtful while choosing your venue or ceremony location by ticking off boxes like nearby hotels, transportation, venue proximity. Also, your guests are the ones you’re honoring by creating this party, thus you need to take care of them with respect to choosing your menu and drinks. If you’re inviting out-of-town guests or having a destination wedding, consider looking for a venue close to a hotel.

10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

4 – Do not negotiate on small things

Ok, it’s always a good idea to negotiate and try to make savings for more but think twice of the amount you’re negotiating for. It’s different to negotiate a few euros for your invitation and a few thousand on drinks and menu. Prioritize on what’s really important.  Make clever choices if you want to have the wedding of your dreams. It’s essential to be prepared for any surprise expenses like additional tailoring needs or a new pair of bridal shoes.

A wedding needs an enormous amount of tiny details to become unforgettable. To keep a balance between things that must-have and those that can be skipped, you will need a checklist. For example, there is no wedding without a wedding gown or a groom’s attire, right? But you can have a wedding with fewer guests or different kind of wedding invitations or without a live music band or even with seasonal flowers. Have a heart to heart discussion with your better half and your wedding planner, in order to set some limits on what is negotiable.

 

5 – Know how to read between the lines on Pinterest photos

It’s only normal that Pinterest is every bride’s go to. On the other hand, this can be truly overwhelming since it can really mix you up if you can’t really know what is it truly that you like in a photo. Also, bear in mind that many photos are not an outcome of a real wedding but perhaps of a styled shoot so the details you see could also be distorted also with the photographer’s touch.

It’s a good idea to Pin what you like on your special wedding board. If you add little notes for specific details on each pin, this will guide you on what you really love at each image. Maybe you are attracted to soft shades of coral or you love blue shades.  Pinterest can help you build a mood board for your personal style. This will guide you as you move forward to pick up the best combinations for your dream wedding.

After some time, you should better delete Pins that no longer suit you. When you will have a clear picture of your final vision, then start looking for the vendors behind each wedding. Most importantly, discover which wedding planner is closer to your wedding style. As soon as you find the ideal wedding designer & planner, then everything will come in place. Pinterest is perfect to set a general mood and define what works best for you. And it works as a starting point for the creation of your unique wedding theme.

 

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6 – Plan ahead and use a time plan

Take your time. Don’t start last minute so you don’t get stressed. Prepare a to-do list that you can fill in with every detail that comes to mind. Set dates on when you should add to do what.

7 – Write down your “Cant’ live without’s”

Remind yourself what’s truly important. Let your creativity flow but on the other hand, we bet your budget is not endless. So remind yourself during the process what are your “can’t live withouts“? Great food? Amazing view? Unique wedding dress?

8 – Eliminate ideas

Don’t get caught up in perfection. Prioritize! And keep it simple. As we said already since your budget is not endless, in your initial mood board scrap out ideas that perhaps were not meant to be for your venue or if you’re not going for this rustic theme, after all.

10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

9 – Don’t make this all about you

Be present. Be a team with everyone in the process and enjoy time with everyone involved. It’s one of those rare moments to enjoy with your party girls while trying on several bridal gowns. Your rare moments to involve your mom and trust her taste and those organizational skills. To hug your dad as often as you can since soon you won’t be his little girl anymore. Last but not least, enjoy those creative mornings with your hubby to be and see for once again how much you are aligned but also feel free to quarrel on little things. Your skills to manage these small “hiccups” will be needed in your married life.

 

10 – Get yourself a wedding planner!

Why? To make your wedding more fun, stress-free and get to enjoy all the fun appointments such as Food tasting, venue tours, cake tasting, flower sampling and the like so it does not have to be all business. Also for you to be able to be relaxed and focused when your big day arrives and be present and enjoy every little moment.

It is no secret, that a wedding planner, will keep everything on track and deal with all the tiring tasks behind the scenes. Will stand by your side and protect you from any unnecessary expenses. Also, they can coordinate the wedding preparation, the wedding day and the wedding celebrations while you enjoy a full body beauty spa week.

One Bonus Tip

Never forget that you will need time. With the help of your wedding planner, create a wedding planning schedule and do things one by one. This will save you time, money and energy. It would be wise not to book any vendors before you find your own wedding designer & planner.

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How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor for Your Event

How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor for your Event

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Copper & Marble Table Decor

If copper and marble accents speak to you, why not use them for a festive Easter set up? Can you imagine mastering a unique art de la table for your family and friends, a glass of wine and sampling your favorite Easter delights? Ok, it’s not the common concept, but we are here to keep things modern and crisp even on this time of the year!

Are you wondering how a copper & marble table decor would look like? Just marvelous! Trust us, we are wedding planners for more than 8 years and we’ve got this.

You see, sometimes the unexpected table styling could make a huge difference for your guests. Balance and complementary colors & materials tend to transform an edgy table decor into an elegant and stylish concept. Experienced professionals in event planning dare to try controversial decor ideas in order to create unique events for their clients.

This is what we do!

Before we start, we have to confess that marble is one of our favorite elements in table decor. Marble is a timeless design element that will never get dated or out of style. There is a sense of serenity and calmness in it and, when is mixed up with copper and wood, can be one of the supportive stars.

Set the Copper & Marble Table

Today we will see how to try this stylish copper & marble table decor for a festive dinner table and wow your guests. Let’s see how:

For starters, the color base of the main linen tablecloth should be white or off white or in soft grey-white. We recommend using a palette of white and grey tones on the plates for a clean and sophisticated look.

Sandy hues, turquoise pops and peachy pinks is a good idea for the napkins if you want to have a softer outcome. Feel comfortable to pair it with fine rose gold flatware and copper napkin rings. They complement the tablescape and create even more pattern with the, out of the ordinary, scene.

How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Devil is in the details! Try to forget what mothers used to advice us for table setup. Dare to use modern glassware and combine different sizes or even different styles. There is nothing more astonishing than having different crystals on the table but within the same color palette. By keeping the art de la table objects under the same tones it makes it easier to look luxurious. Sous verres, sous plats and even platters for your Easter eggs are just a few ideas to incorporate it into your tabletop’s pieces.

How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor by Rock Paper Scissors Events

In case you are expecting some new members for your dinner table, it’s a good idea to add a printed menu of what is about to be served. Some people are quite sensitive to specific tastes & flavors. Avoid awkward moments and keep some neutral recipes as a must-haves in your menu. Mix & max traditional plates with some new age vegetarian-friendly suggestions. Take our word for this one, everyone will adore your menu!

How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Hey! Remember, some family and friends need a drink or two before the food starts. Be ready and organize a corner for spirit lovers. Prefer to be near the porch door, for those friends that can’t live without a smoke. Sinners, sin and smokers, smoke… what to do? We love them, both!

Last but not least are flowers. Add flowers everywhere around the house. An event should satisfy all the senses. Flowers are destinated to beautify our lives and are the hostess’s best friend.  The geometric and modern centerpieces mixing up with springtime flowers, will transfuse the playful touch and help tie the whole look together.

Frequently Ask Questions about Cooper & Marble Table Decor

Can I use a dark grey tone for the tablecloth?

Imagine having white porcelain on top of a dark grey tablecloth. It’s too strong for the eye and extremely difficult to balance it with the copper elements. If you already have a dark grey tablecloth, you can add a white layer of a seethrough tablecloth and soften the general impression. Keep in mind the tablecloths are the most distinguished element on the table, due to its dimensions/size. It covers the whole table!

Can I add traditional Easter red eggs?

Off course you can! You can add any color of eggs. After all, it’s Easter, right? Have you ever tried to offer Easter eggs into a copper basket, filled with flowers? Have a look at this idea:

How to Set a Copper & Marble Table Decor by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Have you ever tried Copper & Marble table decor in an event?

Yes, we have tried Copper & Marble table decor in a wedding event. Although guests were way more than 12 people, the result was breathtaking. The more the merrier! Be our guest and see it with your own eyes in this Modern Elegant Wedding.

Who are the vendors used in this table decor theme?

Thank you for asking that! Our dear vendors are:

Venue: @islandathensriviera
Catering: @ariafinecatering
Photo & Video: @ak3fotografia
Lights and Sound: @loudandcleargr
Furniture Rentals: @stylebox_rentals
Flatware Rentals: @white_lilac_rentals
Prosecco Bar: @bubblecouplegr
Invitations: @atelier_invitations
Bride’s Jewellery: @tiffanyandco
Wedding dress: @bboutiquegr
Bride’s shoes: @louboutinworld
Bridesmaids’ dresses: @monsoon
Groom’s wear: @hugoboss_home
Groom’s shoes: @loakeshoemakers
Makeup: @theoni_stravokefalou
Hair: @miroirbythalia
Wedding planning: @rockpaperscissorsevents

This year I will host an extremely large family event. Can I hire your services?

We will be thrilled to provide you our event planning services. Let’s talk and find an opening in our calendar. If dates are convenient for both sides, then we can plan your next event in Greece. Visit our contact page and send us a private message there!

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Win a Free Wedding Planning Consultation

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We have a Winner!

Congratulations Mina Theochari! You have been crowned our Giveaway’s winner!

You won a free 2-hours wedding planning consulting session with our wedding experts team. Rock Paper Scissors Events team is so excited and wish to thank all entrants! Thanks to all of you, our “Women’s Day Giveaway” was a success!

Stay tuned for our next Giveaway!

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Congratulations Mina Theochari! You have been crowned our Giveaway's winner!

Congratulations Mina Theochari! You have been crowned our Giveaway’s winner!

Women’s Day Giveaway

Win a free wedding planning consultation with our team as a gift for Women’s Day!

Enter and win 2 hours of free consultation via Skype or phone meeting with our wedding experts. We want to share with you our expertise at wedding planning. All you have to do is to join our mailing list and share this Giveaway with your friends at social media.

 

How to enter

Entering for your chance to win is easy and 100% free!

  • Step 1: Enter our mailing list
  • Step 2: Share this post at social media with your friends
  • Step 3: Wait for the magic to happen until 8th March 2019
  • Step 4: The winner will be announced on 9th March 2019 at 13:00

Rock Paper Scissors Events Giveaway March 2019

 

Rock Paper Scissors Events Giveaway March 2019

Why we support Brides-to-be?

Part of our values in our company is focused on the empowerment of women. Being a Wedding Planning Agency for more than 8 years, we interact mainly with women. It is in our understanding women do so many things for their closed ones and wear plenty of hats in their life. They are mothers, wives, sisters, businesswomen, daughters, best friends, care providers, lovers, entrepreneurs and so much more…  Women’s Day is a celebration for women’s rights and freedom. Therefore it’s our duty to honor our own gender.

Brides-to-be are superheroes dressed in wedding gowns. Only if you have planned your wedding you can comprehend the tremendous pressure a woman has to endure in order to have the wedding of her dreams. Has to satisfy two completely different families, while she keeps so many balls in the air! We wish to provide a break from this challenging process with our Giveaway: 2 hours of free consultation.

Rock Paper Scissors Events Giveaway March 2019

About Women’s Day Celebration

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.

After the Socialist Party of America organized a Women’s Day on February 28, 1909, in New York, the 1910 International Socialist Woman’s Conference suggested a Women’s Day be held annually. After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8 became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

Today, International Women’s Day is a public holiday in some countries and largely ignored elsewhere. In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood. Learn more here…

It is worth to mention that in Italy, to celebrate the day, men give yellow mimosas to women. Communist politician Teresa Mattei chose the mimosa in 1946 as the symbol of IWD in Italy because she felt that the French symbols of the day, violets and lily-of-the-valley, were too expensive to be used effectively in Italy.

In the United States, actress and human rights activist Beata Pozniak worked with the Mayor of Los Angeles and the Governor of California to lobby members of the U.S. Congress to propose official recognition of the holiday. In February 1994, H. J. Res. 316 was introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters, along with 79 cosponsors, in an attempt to officially recognize March 8 of that year as International Women’s Day. The bill was subsequently referred to, and remained in, the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

As of 2019, International Women’s Day will also be celebrated as a public holiday in the city of Berlin, Germany.

Rock Paper Scissors Events Giveaway March 2019

Terms and Conditions:  This Giveaway starts on 1st March 2019 and ends on 8th March 2019 at midnight. The winner will be selected randomly and will be announced on 9th March 2018 at 13:00, within our social media channels and website.

You may enter all our giveaways, but you may only win one time. Phone or Skype calls will be limited to 2 hours and will happen within 2 weeks of winning. Phone or Skype calls will be scheduled directly with our team.

All personal data ( emails, names, phone numbers) are stored into our client’s list and are protected according to the latest GDPR guidelines. We value your privacy as much as ours! By entering this giveaway you are agreeing to share publicly your name and social media account if you are the lucky winner.

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Wedding in Mykonos by Rock Paper Scissors Events in Greece

6 Ideas for a Divine Destination Wedding in Greece

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Wedding in Greece

Greece is the perfect choice to organize your wedding and have the time of your life. Athens and all the Greek Islands are magical wedding locations all year long. When you find yourself next to the Aegean Sea, everything seems like a fairy tale. Even if we start to count our blessings here in Greece, we will need 10 lives to include all… Shall we start with the romantic whitewashed chapels surrounded by gorgeous sandy beaches? Popup the question and Rock Paper Scissors team will plan your dream destination wedding in Greece.

Unforgettable Wedding in Santorini

Cesar and Sarahy came all the way from Miami to get married in Santorini. Both originally from Cuba can understand the island rhythms and share their love for the sea. So they decided to go on a family cruise and make a stopover to the island they thought is the best to serve for their wedding’s background. Ceremony and dinner took place overlooking the stunning caldera view. Discover the magical moments of this wedding in this gallery…

Wedding in Mykonos

Put the blame on us if you will melt with this wedding in Mykonos. Planning a wedding styled shoot demands as much effort & skills as a real wedding. At this wedding in Mykonos, the couple looked gorgeous. Can you feel the vibes?  Can you soak up all the local culture with all the indigo blue and copper details all around? Breathe it all in, and let us know what you think! We know you want to see more, here is the magic door…

Wedding at Meganisi

The island of Meganisi is located just between Lefkada and the western mainland coasts of Greece. Right opposite from the island of Skorpios, the idyllic Greek island where Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy. Meganisi is an island with few habitats and limited tourist developments but with lush greenery and blue-green waters.

Some beaches can be reached on foot and others are accessible only by boat. There is no bus on this small island of the Ionian Sea and all transport has to be done by foot or private means, like boat or motorbike. This lovely island is where the parents of the groom are originated and the location this couple chose for their chic minimalist yet boho island wedding.

Certainly, for a wedding planner, organizing a big wedding on a tiny island was a challenge in and of itself. Our most difficult moment was figuring out how a small, typical Greek taverna could accommodate properly so many people and keep an authentic character yet elegant and unique: By taking things back to the basics, or more precisely by sophisticated simplicity. We wanted to create a simple and soft look so we used classic colour combinations like brown, gold and green. We added wildflowers, mixed textures and traditionally inspired elements for a shameless boho vibe that this location would never forgive us if we didn’t. Do you want to see how this wedding woo all the guests? Here is the gallery…

Words from the couple:

“We met during our master’s studies at Harvard Business School. We didn’t date there but friends and life moved us both to the same city we began dating while working in San Francisco in 2013. We chose to get married on the island of Meganisi. Meganisi is important to both of us because we’ve spent every summer of our relationship there. Peter’s Maternal grandparents were born on Meganisi and he’s spent every summer of his upbringing visiting the island and specifically the village of Spartochori.

We hired a boat to take our guests around the islands for the day before the wedding. After talking with our guests they thought this made the wedding feel like a vacation and they got to spend quality time with both of us. As a reminder, most of our guests traveled to our wedding and paired it with their vacation plans.”

 

Wedding in Crete

Our agency strongly feels that love should know no boundaries and that needs to be celebrated in every form. Hence, when Karen and Isabel asked us if we would feel comfortable to organized their wedding there were no second thoughts! It was an absolute yes!

And even though this was our first time having to deal with the requests and vision of two brides at a wedding, this was a wedding we absolutely adored. And the reason is that we had this amazing opportunity to witness a deep love, with a rough enthusiasm, surrounded by their loved ones in a unique and raw place like Crete island where the feelings and surroundings are still authentic. Exactly as love should always be, authentic. See the magic with your own eyes…

Words from our Brides:

“Our experience with RPS was organized, detailed, thoughtful, tasteful, and amazing all-around. We planned a 55-person wedding from Brooklyn, NY that was a perfect, dreamy celebration of love in Crete, GR. I’m sure most guests say this but an overwhelming amount of ours did go out of their way to tell us that day, night, and afterwards, that it was hands-down the most beautiful, magical wedding they’ve ever been to and could ever imagine.

Our very first communication made us feel like Helena (and later, Nefeli) was the right person we could entrust with such big overseas planning. Out of the several planners and planning companies we reached out to with specific questions (and an initial idea for a ceremony space) — RPS was the only one that responded to those specific requests and seemed to have read them at all.  It wasn’t just a template response asking us our budget, guests number, and location.

On top of this, once we viewed their portfolio and saw the variety and care taken with the events they design and produce, we also felt they would be up to the task for two brides who have particular taste (and one mother who is a designer in her own right and is very opinionated on these things!) — no cut and paste designs or trends would do for us — and a lot of the sample work we were viewing initially seemed to be of that nature. From browsing their work we knew this wasn’t the case with RPS and felt immediate relief. 

From there, we couldn’t have had a better experience. Planning a wedding is already a gargantuan task, but planning a wedding overseas with very individual and specific ideas in mind multiplies the size of this task. 

It could have been very daunting, but from our initial skype (which were somewhat frequent as we could manage with the time difference — not too hard, with flexibility on both parts) through the countless follow up emails and decisions we made on foods, musicians, rentals, genius photographer, amazing DJ, travel advice, the many recommendations and brainstorming back and forths of the designs and styles… we felt at all times that the burden was lifted off of our shoulders and we only had to help push it along minimally, as Helena worked to ensure we didn’t worry over all the minutiae of planning and organizing such a special event.

RPS is extremely professional and we never felt like we needed to follow up or were wondering what the next step was because Helena had it all laid out and was on top of everything in a very organized, helpful manner. RPS also has great relationships with various vendors/talent as well who were a huge part of our day. Photographer G.Pahountis and DJ Aris are two very special people and we felt honored to include them in our day.

We are forever grateful to RPS and the work they did to help us have the wedding of our dreams. Of course, the most important thing you look for when hiring a company to help plan an event is their talent and skill in design elements as well as their ability to execute the logistics of a vision and event… and RPS fulfilled this end perfectly. 

But the highest compliment we can pay and are so grateful to have met and worked with them because of (on top of their professionalism and skill) is the human element: we genuinely felt connected to Helena, cared for, and enjoyed getting to know her throughout the process. Because your wedding is such a personal celebration, her ability to connect with us as clients and humans kept the whole process feeling authentic and seamless. 

If we had to go back and start over from scratch, there is no other company we would consider aside from RPS.”

Beach Wedding in Athens

Words fail us when we have to say for this couple’s beauty and elegance. But what astonished us, even more, was their kindness along all the way and particularly the bride’s taste and elegance. We tried to please her all the way and designed a wedding with a minimal and elegant beach style with peach and blush tones.

Guests found their seating in a lovely stand with polaroids taken during their entrance, a jazz band played some laid out music and when everyone heard the “i’dos” white balloons were released to the sky. It was a really emotional party full of friends and family speeches, lots of dancing and a show from three fire dancers so to “Set the night on fire”. We know you want to see more…

Words from the bride:

“We got married in Athens, Greece. We wanted a beach destination wedding in a country we love, where all our guests can have easy access to all our guests who flew from US, Canada, Australia, Kuwait, Dubai and Lebanon. The best decision I made was hiring the wedding planner who turned out to be amazing and help us with every step of the way which made our lives easier. The most memorable moment for us was after we finished our vows and all our guests flew white balloons into the sky while the jazz band played the song  “What a wonderful world”. Also, the first dance was so beautiful with us on the beach and everyone gathered around us.”

Wedding in Monemvasia

The groom’s love for Greece and its food and wine and the bride’s longing for its sun and beach made this wedding decision rather easy. We knew immediately this is going to be an out of the ordinary wedding.

We were on a quest to find the best venue to host the wedding’s guests and at the same time reflect the couple’s’ taste. Hidden within the unexplored beauties of the Laconia region in the Peloponnese, Kinsterna hotel is a unique place where not only you get yourself pampered by this renovated medieval castle exceptional services, but you indulge yourself with an amazing culinary experience that only uses local and fresh produce.

For the welcome gifts, we chose pasteli bars, a local sesame candy that was distributed with the wedding program as the guests were greeted to their rooms. As it was a Day wedding, we made sure that during the ceremony, guests were served fresh lemonade and herbs infused water to cool off. The wedding lunch was prepared by the chef using local produce that was grown in the hotel and the house wine was coming from a vineyard that is minutes away.

Guests were amazed by the cheese and olive oil bar and got to keep a special styled small bottle of olive oil as a wedding favor. The overall style of the decoration was in line with the simple, intimate yet elegant and unique wedding Melissa and Haissam wanted. We went for a rustic earthy style, with the olive tree at the heart of the overall theme and that just reflected on the beauty of the location they were getting married at.

It took us a full year to plan this wedding. We exchanged more than 400 emails, had long video calls on skype, and even used WhatsApp, Pinterest, and Instagram. Yes, we became friends after all and we can’t wait for their trip back to Greece to see them again, hopefully with a new member! Experience the beauty of Monemvasia in this gallery…

RPS Events Team – Your Event Designers!

We are the creative agency that will design and produce the event of your dreams right from scratch. Say “Yes I do” and we’ll do all the rest… and that’s a promise! What are your plans for your next event in Greece? We would love to hear from you on our contact page. No hidden strings attached or any obligation whatsoever. We love weddings and we are devoted to creating unforgettable moments. Get a taste in the following video by @alexstabasopoulos 

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece

Love is the Answer

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Love is Love

Could be just a glance, could be a touch or even after a strong argument. You don’t know when love will hit you and definitely you can’t make any plans for it. But when it’s there, you know it! Be aware and brave enough to embrace that special feeling. It happens without prior notice and usually when you least expect it… Open your heart and let love work its magic.

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece. photo by George Pahountis Photography.

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece

Say Yes I Do

Express your love every day and work on the tiny details that can make your loved ones smile. A kiss at the back of their neck while he or she is cooking, tells more about your affection than 2 dozens of red roses. A small hidden note that he or she can find in the middle of their day can light up their world. Say yes to all ups and downs, hold tight to that feeling of your warm kisses and be supportive to each other when the situation has gone wild, is way more bonding than any valentine-themed-chocolate-box.

That deep feeling of “we are together no matter what” comes with some surprising truths about life. Even under the most challenging times, love can hold both of you in that special circle of trust and safety that only solid relationships have accomplished. Surviving the first two years of marriage and still feel genuine love and respect for your spouse, it worths all the celebrations that you can think of. If a couple can stand the profound transformations that they go through the first years of their marriage, they deserve to party hard.

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece

Photographer: Anestis Papakonstantinou


Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece

Photographer: Lifestories Photography by Yann Audic

Your Valentine’s Day

Life happens between our efforts to make plans for the perfect weekend, the perfect wedding party, the perfect vacations, the perfect Valentine’s Day and anything else. It’s not about how perfect we have planned something but how we react and interact in real life changes. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate your love on Valentine’s day. There is only the way that gives that special meaning that reminds both of you why you are together. I bet you don’t need us to remind you, right?

Love is what it is!

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece. photo by George Pahountis Photography.

Photographer: George Pahountis

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece. Photo by George Pahountis Photography.

Love is the Answer by Rock Paper Scissors Events Greece. Photo by George Pahountis Photography.

Photographer: George Pahountis

Shooting for the About Us page…

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Shooting for the About Us page was more than trivial to us.

Where should we do it?

What clothes should we wear?

Should we use props and style it or “act normal”?

We are both truly authentic in our lives and this is exactly what we intend to show in this photo shooting. We are also very different characters and this contrast is something that our couples can identify from our first meeting. But what’s finally truly important to them is that you actually complement each other in so many ways.

New website!

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This is our new website and made a huge cleanup before we exploded everything.

You’ll not miss anything—other than the blog. Yes, sadly the old (greek only) content went to the archive and new things will come soon.

By then, stay tuned on our social media.