Bashir and Lea travelled from Dubai to say “I do” at their breathtaking wedding at Pyrgos Petreza in Greece. Captured by Alexandrakis Photography, their expert team of vendors curated an unforgettable event, combining elegance and style with meticulously crafted details. The day was filled with love, joy, and emotions, culminating in an epic, never-ending party that kept everyone celebrating into the night. Keep scrolling to see how this luxurious destination wedding came together and to hear a few of our favorite benefits of hiring the perfect local photographer.
Featured venue: Pyrgos Petreza
Greece is one of the world’s most breathtaking wedding destinations, offering stunning island landscapes, historical charm, and golden sunsets that create the perfect setting for your big day. Pyrgos Petreza, a vineyard located about 30 minutes outside of Athens, was the perfect romantic yet grandiose setting for Bashir and Lea’s vision.
Experienced Greek wedding photographer
Choosing an experienced wedding photographer in Greece will ensure that your most important memories are transformed into elegant, lasting pieces of art, and that your experience is stress-free from start to finish. A photographer like Alexandrakis Photography who is intimately familiar with destination wedding locations throughout Greece will ensure that every moment and emotion is preserved in a timeless and artistic way. Alexandrakis Photography specializes in timeless, cinematic storytelling and focuses on creating a visual narrative that will tell the story of your day for years to come. Another benefit to a local photographer for your destination wedding? They’ll know all of the hidden gem photo ops!
“Something blue” ceremony
The ceremony took place in front of a gorgeous blue and white floral arch filled with white fluffy roses and longer blue-stemmed flowers. Bridesmaid stood witness in a variety of blue dresses that created a Vogue-inspired visual interest.
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The Newlywed Times
Guests were greeted at their reception seats with vintage blue glassware, tall lush white centerpieces, and a copy of the “Newlywed Times” featuring the couple themselves! A disco ball brought a whimsical element to the otherwise luxurious reception design and became the centerpiece of the dance floor as the sun went down.
An entrance that couldn’t be missed
The after-party really began when the bride and groom – and their wedding party! – made an entrance that couldn’t be missed!
Fun extra: a fog machine!
To add a sense of whimsy and luxury to their first dance, Beshir and Lea were surrounded by a cloud of fog for their choreographed first dance.
A “sparkling” cake cutting moment
The bride and groom cut into their 4-tier all-white cake with hydrangea accents accompanied by a shower of cold sparklers.
