Dream Greek Elopement

I’m Kat! 

And I’m ready to see your love bloom. As your wedding photographer, I champion prompts over poses and encourage you to play with movement because all I want is for you to be yourself while I’m there to capture it all. Those sentimental moments we may overlook, the genuine emotion that can be translated into timeless art, and telling your story as uniquely as you both have lived it—I’m here to capture your happily ever after, preserve your sweetest memories, and cheer you the hell on every step of the way. Let’s document your special day! 


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bride and groom drive down highway in Greece with top down on red convertible fiat

Imagine, you and your partner and your tight inner circle rent a villa in and host your dream Greek elopement. So many of the details are already built in. Go to the local market and get the freshest most beautiful Mediterranean produce to have an intimate dinner around the pool with views of the bright blue sea. Next day, you get dressed up and marry the love of your life right there and your heart is full. That’s what Zachery and Sydney did and consequently had the elopement dreams are made of.

The night before your elopement

wedding party eats together on patio at twilight in greek elopement

Zachery and Sydney were an amazing couple to work with. I hopped on a plane for my first visit to Greece. I took the first day to take in my surroundings and embrace the Grecian way of life. In other words, laid back, views for days and delicious food. At the villa, Sydney and Zachery were putting the details together for their special day and welcoming her guests. Straightaway it was time for Sydney to get ready for her dream greek elopement.

It’s all in the dreamy details

bridal details for greek elopement

Your stay is your venue

If you are considering how you would plan a dreamy greek elopement take these things into consideration. Your villa/airbnb will determine how many guests you should invite and want to share your space with. Second, determine which vendors you want there. A photographer to document the day is essential. Preferably one with experience in traveling for elopements will have the skills to adjust to whatever the day brings.

Sydney is a makeup artist. As a result, she had the details of her look nailed down accordingly. For the most part, European cities have markets to get flowers or produce to set your table. An airbnb with a beautiful patio will need little to sparkle. Given that Sydney organized her dream greek elopement site unseen, she put to use a lot of her experience and connections. As you can see, it paid off.

Couple posing on a cliff overlooking the ocean in Greek elopement
couple at their dream greek elopement
bride stands on step looking left groom stands on lower step looking right at dream greek elopement
night view of dream greek elopement reception tables

Make your dream come true

You can implement all her steps as well for a dream Greece elopement or wherever your dream is. Take a look at my sample elopement timeline here. My team and I would love to get you there. The beauty of a destination elopement is your love gets to be what shines.

Bride and groom kissing while cutting the cake at their wedding

Elopement Vendors:

Photography: digital + film + super 8 film http://katherineriveraphoto.com

Florist: https://enkipo-garden.gr/

Videographer: digital http://newedenstudios.com

Venue: Villas Anemomilos, Crete Greece

Catering: http://5star.gr

Makeup: https://www.instagram.com/theivorystandard/

Hair: https://www.instagram.com/baileyb.designs/

DJ: http://rentdj.gr

Stationary: https://www.instagram.com/a4_print_in_design/

Dress: http://oksana-mukha.com