We’re not being dramatic when we say this might be one of our favorite weddings we’ll see all year! Between the fashion (umm hello, those Louboutins?!), the Aegean views, and the gorgeous couple – our jaw is to the floor in awe of every detail. They also just happen to have the most fashionable guest list ever, captured to perfection by Sotiris Tsakanikas with every candid shot. See all the details of this Greek-American affair at the full gallery of inspiration, all planned by Golden Apple Weddings with floral design from Kay Creations!
From Marina F. Hatzidakis of Golden Apple Weddings… On Sunday, July 31st, 2022, Nicholas and Georgia tied the knot! With Greek origins and a love for Greece, the couple decided to get married and knew that their dream wedding would take place in Rhodes, Greece, because of the grand scenic views and the medieval city architecture surrounding this charming island! Both Nicholas and Georgia were born in the United States and studied law.
The day began with the preparations of the bride, bridesmaids, groom, groomsmen, and family at the Hotel Elysium. The imposing waterfront five-star luxury resort and spa area are distinguished by its aesthetics, elegant décor, luxury style, and outstanding concierge service.
The beautiful bride is stunned with her custom-made bridal dress and the new Hot Chick Greekaba patent leather pumps by Christian Louboutin as her wedding shoes, which take you on a mystical journey through Cyclades and Athens. Georgia’s bridal bouquet full of white peonies was the ultimate wedding day accessory. During the reception, Georgia changed into her second pair of sandals by Christian Louboutin, the “Sandale Du Désert 100 satin sandals,” lavishly decorated with bows around the ankle, loubi eye prints, and red bottom soles.
For the ceremony, the couple traveled separately with their families from the Elysium hotel to the Evangelismos church in a vintage British luxury automobile of superior performance and unmatched comfort, a white and gray antique Rolls-Royce. As they arrived at the church, the crowd let out “Woah,” “Ouu,” and “Ahh.” This set the tone for the ultimate luxurious wedding vision the couple wanted for their memorable, once-in-a-lifetime event!
The Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony was at Evangelismos Church. This church is located next to Mandraki Harbor in Rhodes City and was built during the Italian occupation in 1925 and is known for its Gothic architecture, decorated with interior Byzantine murals.
After the church, the reception followed to Kallithea Springs, a property of water springs, swerving pathways, pebble-stone mosaics, and palm trees, giving it the touch of a tropical mystery in a natural cave overlooking the Aegean Sea. Kallithea Springs is a gorgeous venue not only for its history but also for its romantic scenery and serene atmosphere.
The wedding color and inspiration were a white luxury. The couple wanted to mix a tone of lavish luxury with the simplicity of white and a touch of green to keep the focus on the grand architecture and breathtaking nature of the venue.
The decorations and set-up included a combination of round and long tables, hanging crystal chandeliers, a garland of white florals for the main table, greenery, and art de la table rentals such as gold chargers, cutleries, crystal glasses, and sage table napkins. A grand greenery glam-inspired wall was a table chart that guided the guests to their table. The wedding florals and decor was created by a floral design company Kay Creations. The precious favors to the guests were placed individually on the table in a unique personalized box that had a ceramic miniature plate designed with the symbol of Rhodes. Inspiration for the favor came from the couple, with the intent of giving every honored guest a memorable keepsake that they can cherish forever. The creative ceramic had matching colors of the wedding and was created by a local potter.
The welcome drinks and cocktails were served at the beginning of the reception to the 400 honored guests. This bar setup included two external bars at the venue decorated with the wedding theme of luxury white.
Our newlyweds’ favorite moment of their wedding was the fireworks. This happened during the cake cutting, which added a touch of magic. The scrumptious cake was a three-tiered, all-white masterpiece finished with sugar roses.
The couple was excited to work graciously with wedding photographer Sotiris Tsakanikas and wedding videographer company Bowtie, who captured their moments to perfection and were stunned by the top-notch production of Golden Apple Weddings and Team.
We wish them a beautiful life journey together, and it was a pleasure to meet and experience the bonding of two friendly and warm-hearted families! Cheers, or should I say OPA!
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Photography: Sotiris Tsakanikas | Cinematography: Bowtie cinematography | Event Planning: Golden Apple Weddings | Floral Design: Kay Creations | Wedding Dress: Marchesa | Cake: Choco Cake | Invitations: Papertree Studio | Reception Venue: Kallithea Springs | Wedding Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Catering: Pane Di Capo | Catering: Decent Bar | DJ: MDM Events | Groom's Attire: Georgio Armani | Accomodations: Elysium Resort & Spa | Beauty: Makeup By Mika | Beauty: Hair Stag | Fireworks: Zairis Fireworks | Light and Sound: Alpha Visual Group | Live Band: Stratos Tsirakais | Rentals: RRWeddings - Luxurious Transfer | Rentals: RRWeddings - Luxurious Transfer