Today’s stunning cliffside wedding planned by Plus One Event Co.at Rocabella in Santorini is giving major Mamma Mia vibes, and we couldn’t be more obsessed! Lay all your love on the full gallery captured by Two Clicks Photography to find all the destination inspiration you’ll need, including the most epic chandelier-adorned arches at the reception created by Fillo Flower Studio!
From Plus One Event Co.… When Minneapolis wedding planner Samantha got engaged, she knew that she wanted to host a destination wedding. She and her fiancé Daniel sought to plan a unique and memorable celebration with an intimate group of family and friends. Shortly after the proposal, the pair searched all across the world for the right venue. They wanted a destination that spoke for itself with inspiring views, good food, and opportunities for other exceptional experiences during the wedding weekend. This criteria was met by many locations; however, Rocabella, a boutique hotel in Santorini, ended up being the easiest decision they made.
The wedding weekend kicked off with a catamaran cruise for all 50 wedding guests. The couple appreciated this extended opportunity to spend with friends and family prior to the big day. Setting the tone for the celebration to come, the group sailed between beaches and hot springs, enjoying the island views from the water as the sun set over the horizon.
On the wedding day, a forecasted storm threatened their ceremony plans. With the cooperation of their dedicated vendor team, Samantha made the decision that morning to postpone the entire event by one hour. Her bridal stylist, Julia, helped find a new look that would withstand the humidity and wind, and Samantha was so grateful for the ability to make some last-minute changes.
With the help of a close friend at Annika Bridal, Samantha found the perfect Ines di Santo gown from the designer’s Goddess Collection. This dynamic dress was simple and timeless, yet also modern and fun at the same time. Paired with satin pointed-toe pumps and minimalist pearl jewelry, the bride was incredibly excited to reveal her wedding look for the first time to her dad, bridal party, and of course, Daniel.
After the first looks, the bride and groom along with their photo and video team set off for the town of Oia for a mini adventure session. Usually crowded with tourists, they took advantage of the less than ideal weather to capture some memories at this quintessential Santorini location. This was one of their favorite parts of the day, and turned out to be a major silver lining.
Rocabella’s simple setting provided a blank canvas that could adopt almost any style. Drawing inspiration from Santorini’s iconic sunsets, Samantha and Daniel designed a wedding that conveyed modern elegance. A chandelier installation above Rocabella’s infinity pool set the stage for an intimate and emotional ceremony. In dramatic fashion, while the wedding partly lined up for the processional, the sun peaked out from the sky. Their cliffside venue was fully illuminated as an acoustic version of Coldplay’s yellow guided them down the aisle.
Guests enjoyed cocktails as the sun set over the caldera, while the couple took a ride in a 1957 Porsche Speedster. After their vendor team completed finishing touches on the reception setup, guests grabbed their custom luggage tag to find their seat for dinner. Celebrating greek culture, Samantha and Daniel treated guests to a 5 course meal, which highlighted some familiar and some new greek dishes. Floral adorned chandeliers provided ambiance to this special meal and swayed with the wind till the end of the evening.
Guests danced the night away under the canopy of lights until the early hours, capping off a memorable celebration. Samantha and Daniel were extremely grateful and proud of their vendor team for executing the wedding of their dreams. Looking back on these photos bring them back to that special weekend in Santorini, a weekend they will remember forever.
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Photography: Two Clicks Photography | Cinematography: Aggelos Lagos | Event Planning: Plus One Event Co. | Floral Design: Fillo Flower Studio | Wedding Dress: Ines Di Santo | Invitations: Minted | Rings: Wedding Day Diamonds | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Azazie | Suits: Martin Patrick 3 | Wedding Venue: Rocabella Santorini Hotel & Spa | Bridal Shop: Annika Bridal | Catamaran: Sunset Oia | Chargers: Spark Events | Hair, Makeup: Juliarta Bridenificent | Lighting, DJ: Multimedia Events | Rentals: Tore | Seating Chart: Weddings & Whimsy | Veil, Robe: Untamed Petals | Wedding Car: Santorini Motor Club