Olive Grove Wedding in Ithaca, Greece – Katerina & Mark

September 29, 2021

Katerina and Mark’s elegant olive grove wedding took place on the mythical island of Ithaca. Made famous by Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, the island is the most magical place to marry. It also happens to be where Katerina grew up.

View of a boat in the sea at a wedding in Ithaca, Greece
Groom getting ready and dressed into his wedding attire for his wedding in Greece.
Flatlay of the groom's wedding shoe's.
The groom having his buttonhole put on ahead of his Greek wedding in Ithaca.
Flatlay of the bride's wedding shoes, perfume and jewellery ahead of her greek wedding in Ithaca.
A close up of the bride getting ready ahead of her wedding day in Ithaca and applying her own makeup with her hair pinned in curls.

The bride wore a gorgeous Dana Harel gown, paired with a statement pair of Jimmy Choos. While Mark opted for an elegant navy suit by Prada with a black pair of Cockett and Jones shoes.

Their ceremony took place at the iconic white church on Lazareto Islet, in the bay of Vathi. The islet is only accessible by boat, which made getting to the ceremony a highlight for many of the guests. Katerina chose a white and green colour scheme and had the chapel decorated in olive and white rose garlands, making it the most romantic setting to say ‘I do’.

The island in Ithaca, greece, where the ceremony takes place. It is accessible only by boat. The guests are standing on the island, waiting for the bride and groom to arrive for the ceremony.
An external photo of the church where the wedding ceremony takes place in Ithaca.
Decor for wedding ceremony in Ithaca, Greece.
A close up external photo of the church ahead of a wedding ceremony in Ithaca, Greece.
Traditional Greek Wedding traditions for ceremony in Ithaca.
A close up of confetti in paper cones for wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom standing in front of the priest in Greek wedding ceremony.
A close up of the bride and grooms hands exchanging wedding rings.
The bride and groom looking straight into the camera with the priest behind them performing traditional greek wedding practices.
A close up of the bride and groom gently holding each others hands during their greek wedding ceremony.
The bride and groom performing traditional Greek practices during their wedding ceremony.
Family and friends throwing confetti in celebration of a wedding.
The bride and groom walking out of the church after getting married at a church in Ithaka, Greece.
The bride and groom looking into each others eyes whilst standing outside the church they've just got married in.
External view of the church in Ithaca taken from the other side of the sea.
Close up of the bride and groom embracing at their wedding in Greece.
The bride and groom walking hand-in-hand across the beach.
A close up of the bride and groom's legs standing in their wedding shoes.
The bride and groom embracing each other on the beach whilst looking at the camera with the sea and a boat in the background at their wedding in Greece.
The groom spinning his bride around alongside the sea with a mountain view background at their wedding in Ithaca.
A close up of the bride's hair and makeup at her Ithaca wedding.
A close up of the bride's hand wearing her wedding ring at her wedding in Ithaca.
The bride and groom kissing each other whilst sitting down with the bride's legs over the grooms legs. A mountain view is in the background behind them.
The bride and groom stood outside a traditional Greek building at their Ithaca wedding.
The bride and groom stood outside a traditional Greek building at their Ithaca wedding.

The wedding reception took place at Kirki on Filiatro beach. A gorgeous Greek restaurant with an olive grove just a stone’s throw from the seashore. The olive grove was transformed into a dreamy wedding venue with simple, elegant styling to reflect the island’s natural beauty. Tables were scattered throughout the space and adorned with white rose and greenery centrepieces. While the olive trees were strung with fairy lights.

Tables dressed ahead of a wedding reception in Ithaca, Greece.
Wedding reception decor in Ithaca, greece.
Wedding tables ready for guests ahead of reception in Ithaca, Greece.
Close up of table settings for reception at wedding in Ithaca.
Top table at outdoor wedding reception in Ithaca, Greece.
Outdoor decor of Greek Wedding Reception in Ithaca.

Cocktail hour was a hit with guests who were entertained by the local jazz band, Olive and the Sardines. A little Greek flavour was also incorporated later in the evening with a traditional island band performing during dinner.

The party kicked off with the first dance and continued long into the night with guests dancing under the stars.

Bride and Groom arriving at their outdoor Greek Wedding reception in Ithaca.
Cocktail bar at outdoor wedding reception in Greece.
Champagne glasses being poured and ready to be served at outdoor wedding reception in Greece.
Guests being served champagne at wedding reception in Ithaca, Greece.
Greek wedding band playing reception in Ithaca.
Wedding guest holding a glass of champagne at outdoor wedding reception in Ithaca, Greece.
Bride and Groom sharing a kiss whilst celebrating their wedding reception and holding a glass of champagne each in Ithaca, Greece.

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Photography: Maxeen Kim Photography | Dress: Dana Harel Design | Brides Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bride & Groom Fragrance: Le Labo Fragrances | Grooms Suit: Prada | Grooms Shoes: Crockett & Jones | Rings: Ruth Tomlinson | Videography: Ithaca Weddings | Stationery: Chiaramada Studio | Reception Venue: Kirki | Flowers: Anemolia Flower Shop | Boat: Mana Korina | Catering: Livanis Catering | Cocktail Jazz Band: Olive and the Sardines | DJ: Dimos | Traditional Musicians: Mnistires

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