Romantic Wedding in Santorini

Intimate Romantic Wedding in Santorini

An intimate romantic wedding in Santorini can be spectacular with the right combinations. In this wedding we let soft pink shades dance along with blue hues and the result was amazing.

Lots of blog posts have been made about Santorini island and hundreds of weddings take place there every year. And this is only natural, since this unique island has a different aura as one of our most famous poets Odysseas Elytis wrote. Furthermore, lots of books and poems have been also written for its sunsets, numerous articles on its volcanic energy. No wonder that so many of our couples chose this island to exchange vows of love and commitment to each other.

The flowers at this wedding in Santorini were magical… Find the right flowers and colors for your wedding and you will have an unforgettable wedding day.

In particular, this one was an intimate and emotional wedding with 24 guests and the couple cared for each one of them personally. Ceremony was held outside with the magnificent view Santorini Gem venue, and a tea ceremony was also performed to honour their culture. The bride’s fairy tale dress was designed by a true modern romantic, Otilia Brailoiu, that gave our bride, a unique flow in her every move.

With respect to the couple’s personal taste we designed a theme with an Aegean character. The late summer season was a true inspiration to the bride and she went for warmer shades of orange, red and blues along with lush greenery and variety of wildflowers. Dinner was held inside and warm wishes set the right feeling for the party after. Their first dance under a sky of string lights was one we will always remember as one of the most romantic ones.

Photographer: George Pahountis
Ceremony Venue: Santorini Gem
Videographer: Mont videography
Reception Venue: Santorini Gem
Wedding Planner: Rock Paper Scissors Events
Florist: Rock Paper Scissors Events
Stationary / Invitations: Love me Do
Catering: Santorini Gem
Wedding Dress: Otilia Brailoiu
Bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaid Dresses: Coast Grooms
Suit: Paul Smith
DJ / Lights: Events in Santorini
Priest / Wedding Celebrant: Sister-in-law
Hair Stylist: Bella Damigou
MakeUp Artist: Renia Bledaki
Décor Rentals/ Décor Hire: Wedding Whimsy

If you are dreaming to have your wedding on a Greek island like this one, then contact us. Rock Paper Scissors Events Team will plan & design everything for you.

Destination Weddings in Mykonos

July 30 · Destination Weddings, Luxury Weddings, RockPaperScissors, RockPaperScissors, Wedding Planning, Weddings · destination weddings, Luxury Weddings, real weddings, rockpaperscissors events, weddings in Greece, Weddings in Mykonos

Weddings in Mykonos

What ever happens in Mykonos, stay in Mykonos… right? Well, destination weddings in Mykonos stay with the guests & the couple forever! Everything is magical in Mykonos. Is like living into a postcard from Greece.

Rock Paper Scissors Events Agency has a long history of magnificent custom made weddings in Mykonos. And now that we are visiting (again) the Island of Winds (aka Mykonos) we are in the mood to look back at our beloved couples that trusted us to plan & design their wedding.

It was an amazing party on the beach, next to the blue Aegean waters with two souls in love! All weddings inevitably start with a “yes”! In this case, the proposal was made underwater and Tiffany’s blue color of the magic box was definitely a keeper to this wedding’s concept.

That is the spirit of a wedding in Mykonos! The wedding’s motto was “In the deep waters”!

The wedding took place in the mythical for the crazy parties and celebrations, Greek island of Mykonos. Couple chose Panormos Beach Restaurant for the pre wedding party and Solymar Mykonos for their wedding’s reception.

Invitations were unique because they had the feeling of reading them through a viewmaster and where designed by We design agency.

Hawaian leis necklaces and decoration was once again handled by our team. Signs like «shoes optional» and custom surf board that was used as the wedding’s guestbook, was illustrated by the talented Mr. Manolis Iliopoulos of Imaginary Rooms.

Vivid colors and deep emotions were captured by the lens of Fiorello photography where she also coordinated a custom photo booth. Video credits go to Ariadne Papanastasiou.

We are grateful to this couple that followed our lead to this deep dive in such clear waters. They followed our advices from their engagement shooting up to their wedding’s website.

Lebanese Weddings in Mykonos

This amazing Lebanese wedding in Mykonos has a special spot in our hearts! Weddings in Mykonos can have different themes due to the fact that the island has a unique scenery. This boho inspired with vintage accents wedding, was designed and organized by our team for Ingrid and Toni in Mykonos!

The pre-wedding party took place at Solymar restaurant, ceremony at the Catholic church and the wedding reception at Ftelia Restaurant. The couple entrusted us with their vision of the day and we managed to make unforgettable memories for them and their guests. We had so much fun designing and creating along with the bride’s talented friends, certain details that went along the wedding’s style and design.

Prewedding party venue: Solymar Mykonos
Wedding party: Ftelia
Photographer: George Pahountis Photographer
Videographer: I like to movie it – Nikos Dimou – videography
DJ/ Sound & lights: Showtime Djs
Macrame details: #1001knots
Stationary: @wholelottaloveevents
Bride’s dress: Vintage
Bride’s shoes: JIMMY CHOO
Wedding Ring & Wedding Band: Custom made (designed by the groom)
Groom’s attire: Zegna
Groom’s shoes: Cheaney Shoes

Wedding Inspiration in Mykonos

Get inspired by this destination wedding in Mykonos!

The team of Rock Paper Scissors created an inspirational styled shoot in Mykonos. The theme was a chic destination wedding in Mykonos. The styled shoot took place at the Rocabella Hotel in Mykonos. Needless to say that this stunning venue is set on a breathtaking location, overlooking the bay of Mykonos.

The colorful tabletop was adorned with copper details and vibrant handpicked blooms: peonies, garden roses, delphinium and dahlias are just some of the beautiful flowers that were used for the beautiful floral arrangements.

The wedding theme had so many custom made decorative details such as the handwritten Pablo Neruda poem backdrop at the ceremony. As wedding favors we designed customized tambourines wedding favors. The bar stand had blue-hued signature cocktails and the indigo wedding stationery had a twist of copper foil. Admire this romantic wedding style shoot in Mykonos.

Venue: @rocabellamykonos
Design, Styling, Decoration: @RockPaperScissorsEvents
Coordination: @love4wed
Photographer: @pahountisg
Invitations: @atelier_invitations
Cake & Sweets: @pavlovs_lab
Tablescape rentals: @white_lilac_rentals
Bar catering: @baracademy_

MUAH: @giorgiaxristodoulou_
Wedding Dress: @kathyheyndels
Wedding shoes: @kokosshoedesign
Wedding ring: Personal collection
Groom’s suit: @giannetos_since1907
Models: @fashioncult_models

Delight your Wedding Guests with a Prosecco Bar Van

June 22 · Destination Weddings, Luxury Weddings, RockPaperScissors, Weddings · destination weddings, Luxury Weddings, Prosecco Bar Van, rockpaperscissors events, wedding, wedding inspiration, weddings in Greece

Prosecco Bar Van

All weddings must have something old or vintage, right? What’s better than a Vintage Prosecco Bar Van at your wedding?

It has style and can keep your guests happy! Bring the cocktail hour one step closer to the beginning of your wedding celebrations. You can always have and your signature cocktails, later during the party.

Put yourself into your guest’s shoes. Especially when, at destination weddings, most of the guests have traveled from all over the world to honor your wedding. In Greece, summertime is remarkable hot and arriving at the wedding reception area during early afternoon hours, doesn’t make it any cooler. Having a Prosecco Bar Van, full of cold refreshments and drinks will make your guests feel welcome and grateful.

We have a first-hand experience on how much guests are happy to see a cold glass of wine ready to be served while waiting for the married couple to arrive. In this astonishing wedding in Antiparos, the wine glasses mingle with the smiling guests within minutes.

The couple chose Bubble Couple Prosecco Van for their destination wedding in Greece. They wanted to serve White and Rose Prosecco and offer Prosecco-based cocktails to everyone. Their decision was wise because even before the end of the wedding celebration, the Prosecco Bar Van became the star of the night!

The couple decided to get married in Antiparos, surrounded by friends and family. They also wanted to make a holiday out of it for their guests traveling all the way and what can be better than the Greek islands in the summer? Natural, elegant with elements of naivety and a little bit influenced by the Greek folk tradition were some of the characteristics that made this wedding so unique. Enjoy this elegant wedding in Antiparos and get inspired!

Prosecco bar: @bubblecouplegr
Photographer: @lifestorieswedding
Event planner and designer: @rockpaperscissorsevents

A Prosecco Bar Van with A Tropical Vibes Twist

Plan your destination wedding in Greece with a hot tropical vibes theme. See how in this breathtaking styled wedding shoot in Athens.

It was still hot summer in Greece when we joined forces with Stephanie Brauer and Ushna Khan photography during their short visit in Greece, to create this unique styled shoot. Our initial mood board had tropical vibes but we wanted to infuse extra spicy and modern elements like a pancake cake –instead of a traditional wedding cake – as well as the mobile beer bar we created to serve as welcome drinks during guests’ entrance.

Photographers: Stephanie Brauer Wedding Photography & Ushna Khan Photography Concept
Florals and design: RockPaperScissors
Sweets and truck: Myrto’s Cupcakes

Add Modern Elegance with a Prosecco Bar Van

Our couple asked for a minimal wedding so we came up with a mix of copper and marble. We started out with the minimal design of invitations by Atelier invitations and then also took it to our tables with the creation of a unique personalized favor made out of marble that also served as a seating card.

Then we softened our minimalistic tablescape by adding the abstract floral napkins wrapped with copper napkin rings, and the unique flower mix with King proteas, orchids, Perla roses, eucalyptus, eustoma. The ceremony took place in the same venue under a unique arch where king protea flowers gave a lovely contrast to Greece’s blue skies. As we all know the bar is truly important for a good party so our groom chose a whiskey bar and our bride a mobile Prosecco Bar Van for everyone to enjoy right after the ceremony. Decoration of the cake was prepared from our team’s florist and it was another of her wild creations of the day. It was a unique day followed by a great party! What more can a planner ask for? See this modern wedding with your own eyes!

Photo & Video: @ak3fotografia
Prosecco Bar: @bubblecouplegr
Wedding planning: @rockpaperscissorsevents

Modern Elegance A marble & copper wedding by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Use your Bar Van to Serve Coffee

It may look like a classical Prosecco Bar Van but it’s serving amazing coffee. There is always room for one more espresso during a wedding day and a styled photo shoot, too! If you and your guests are coffee lovers, then add a Coffee Bar at your wedding reception. Believe us, it will make your day!

In this moody and romantic styled shoot in Athens, we had the best time ever! As you can see, the concrete elements were combined with lots of greenery and fresh flowers to smooth the whole outcome. Our flowers concept, as usual, it was rich with Tulips, lisianthus, anemones, ranunculus, freesias, peonies, veronica, hydrangeas, delphinium, roses, lilac, scabiosa pods, ami, amaranthus green, ruscus, fern and eucalyptus. And of course a lot of coffee from the lovely mobile espresso bar that you will fall in love with. It was the best start for the dinner setup.

DESIGN / STYLING / FLORALS: RockPaperScissors
COORDINATION: Chic and Stylish Weddings
PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrian Wood Photography
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER: Sandy and Odysseas
ESPRESSO BAR: Aroma Catering

Moody and romantic styled shoot in Athens

Unique Wedding Flowers Decoration

May 01 · Destination Weddings, Luxury Weddings, RockPaperScissors, Wedding Planning, Weddings · destination weddings, Luxury Events, Luxury Weddings, rockpaperscissors events, Wedding Flowers, wedding planning, weddings

Wedding Flowers

These wedding flowers combinations, bouquets, table flower centerpieces and floral arches from real weddings in Greece will give you inspiration to rock your wedding day!

A wedding without flowers would look like a year without summer. All wedding flowers symbolize the eternal power of nature and love for the circle of life. Almost everywhere on the planet, weddings are frosted with numerous flower decorations. Carefully selected traditional wedding flowers are used to create bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, hanging installations, and table centerpieces. Flowers add happiness, romance, and joy to the wedding day.

Unique Wedding Flowers Decoration

Wedding in Antiparos

This couple decided to get married in Antiparos, surrounded by friends and family. They also wanted to make a holiday out of it for their guests traveling all the way and what can be better than the Greek islands in the summer? Natural, elegant with elements of naivety and a little bit influenced by the Greek folk tradition were some of the characteristics that made this wedding so unique. See more from this elegant wedding in Antiparos here.

The wedding flowers were selected according to the wedding theme. White was the main color with different shades of greens. It’s an elegant and classical combination that permits the rest of the decorations to stand out.

Elegant Greek folk wedding in Antiparos by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Lexi being half Greek always wanted to get married in Greece. So getting married in Antiparos at her brother’s island house, surrounded by friends and family, felt the right thing to do. As you can see the wedding was unforgettable and this bridal bouquet is breathtaking… even the light seems to agree with us!

Elegant Greek folk wedding in Antiparos by Rock Paper Scissors Events

This wedding is featured in Festival Brides

Fairytale Wedding

This luxurious and fairytale wedding has stolen our hearts from the very first moment! A majestic wedding in Athenian Riviera surrounded by an idyllic landscape, breathtaking decoration and your closest people – doesn’t that just sound like the most wonderful wedding day?

Different shades of greenery & gold combined with white floating gardens, under the starry Greek sky, was the ultimate wedding decoration. Starting with the reception area, the aristocratic and warm setting made the wedding look like a dream that became real. Both the bride and groom were incredibly stylish and elegant.

This fairytale wedding organized with so much love for Vicky and George. Two Greeks born and raised in Canada, that wanted their wedding to take place in their home country in the most traditional way. So if you ask yourselves how a Greek traditional wedding looks like (including plate smashing, live bouzoukia and a warm dinner feast) here is your chance to see it with your own eyes. Get lost in this wedding flower inspiration!

The event design was focused on the hanging flowers & lights concept. We choose the white as the main color and added rich shades of gold and natural greens, with plenty of wooden details. The couple opted for a romantic & luxury wedding with traditional values, but was open to the idea of creating something spectacular. The floral design had a major influence on the final outcome. Being in a location next to the sea, flowers had to be majestic. Although it took for hours to put together this wedding table decor, we appreciate the opportunity of organizing this wedding event. The wedding decor highlighted the couple’s happiest day of their life.

Unique Wedding Flowers Decoration

Modern Wedding

The couple asked for a minimal wedding so we came up with the mix of copper and marble. We started out with the minimal design of invitations by Atelier invitations and then also took it to our tables with the creation of a unique personalized favor made out of marble that also served as a seating card.

Then we softened our minimalistic tablescape by adding the abstract floral napkins wrapped with copper napkin rings, and the unique flower mix with King proteas, orchids, perla roses, eucalyptus, eustoma. The ceremony took place in the same venue under a unique arch where king protea flowers gave a lovely contrast to Greece’s blue skies. Decoration of the cake was prepared from our team’s florist and it was another of her wild creations of the day. It was a unique day followed by a great party! What more can a planner ask for?

Unique Wedding Flowers Decoration

Luxury 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!

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides

April 29 · Destination Weddings, Luxury Weddings, RockPaperScissors, Weddings · destination weddings, Festival Brides, greece, Luxury Weddings, Press, real weddings, rockpaperscissors events, weddings in Greece

Festival Brides

The best way to start a new day is to smile. And today we have a great reason to be happy. One of the most elegant destination weddings that we have planned and organized in Greece, is featured in Festival Brides. April was so nice to us! The good news keeps coming effortlessly! If this isn’t a great way to open the new wedding season, we don’t know what would be. More luxury weddings are ahead and we can’t wait to share them with you during the summer.

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides

Island Dreams

Lexi and Olly’s elegant boho greek folk wedding

As seen in Festival Brides:

Good morning babes, and welcome to another beautiful real wedding treat here on the blog today. This wedding is for all you free-spirited Goddesses that picture a wedding with blue skies, bursting sunshine and a Mediterranean view to die for! Lexi and Olly held their wedding on the island of Antiparos in Greece, at her brother’s family home. The pair worked closely with Greek wedding planners Rock Paper Scissors to achieve their elegant, traditional folk-inspired island wedding last summer.

Traditional Greek features and colour schemes (think nautical shades of blues and white) formed the basis of the decor, complimented by hanging fruits, foliage, olive branches and herbs….

We wanted to keep the decor very elegant and natural with elements of naivety and Greek folk tradition. The flowers were all white and green with island herbs and foliage mixed in, and the dinnerware was blue and white.

Dressed in the most gorgeous fabrics and bohemian lace, the bridal party took the day by storm in the most dreamy gowns. Lexi took inspiration from her Greek roots (she’s half Greek!) to accessorise her Inbal Dror dress – she wore ancient Greek-inspired jewelry and a bespoke gold leaf crown whilst her maids followed her, draped in traditional Greek Goddess style dresses.

We are totally in love with the photography style of this collection, mastered by Yann from Life Stories….

Yann Audic was fantastic! Both Olly and I hate really staged photos and love the natural look – Yann is a master at this!

We’ve included some of the pre-wedding beach disco shots too. We wish we were there for this epic pool party – it looks SO much fun! Here’s pretty bride Lexi to fill you in on all the details. Read more…

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides

Traditional Greek Wedding at Family Home

Bride: I’m half Greek, so I always wanted to get married in Greece. We were married in Antiparos at my brother’s house. We wanted to make a holiday out of it for our guests travelling a long way! Also, Antiparos is only one of two islands which you can legally get married in your own home.

We had many Greek elements including the traditional Greek folk band procession playing for my bridal entrance and Tamata favours (a religious votive offering, depicting hearts and Greek wedding crowns). I also had Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, symbols of love and fertility (doves, myrtle flowers, shells, pomegranates and wheat sheafs) hand embroidered on to my veil by the incredibly talented Daisy Sheldon. Read more…

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides

Beautiful Arched Ceremony

The ceremony on the roof was conducted under a beautiful flower arch overlooking the sea. We had a mix of readings, sage smudging blessings and the official legal signings. It is traditional on the islands for the bride to be accompanied to the church by a traditional Greek band.

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides All food was designed to encapsulate Greek island tradition with strong greek flavors and modern elegance. Barbarossa Paros (the best fish restaurant on the island) catered all the food and it was amazing! Greek mezze, lots of fresh fish and seafood with herbs and big bowls of fresh salads. We really wanted to keep the feeling of our own big family dinners – the waiters served everything French style on big platters which allowed people to pick and choose what they wanted to eat at the table. Read more…

Elegant Greek Destination Wedding Featured in Festival Brides

Luxury Destination Wedding in Greece by Rock Paper Scissors Events

Luxury Destination Weddings in Greece

April 06 · Destination Weddings, Luxury Weddings, RockPaperScissors, Weddings · destination weddings, Luxury Weddings, real weddings, rockpaperscissors events, wedding planning, weddings in Greece

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.

Videographer: alexstabasopoulos.gr

10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks

March 17 · Destination Weddings, RockPaperScissors, Weddings · destination weddings, real weddings, rockpaperscissors events, wedding planning, weddings, weddings in Greece

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.

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.

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.

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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