Janelle and Jesse chose the beautiful coastal village of Elounda in Crete for their summer wedding, surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean and the charm of traditional Greek architecture. Their celebration took place at Art Villas Greece, a stunning venue with whitewashed buildings and breathtaking views overlooking the Gulf of Elounda. The couple wanted their wedding to have a timeless style, allowing the natural beauty of the location to take centre stage. As the bride shared with us: «We chose simplicity to let the venue and its breathtaking views speak for themselves. Surrounded by the iconic whitewashed buildings of Greece, we incorporated touches of colour into the florals to create a beautiful contrast. The arrangements featured classic roses with delicate lisianthus woven throughout.» And indeed, the beautiful floral arrangements, with soft ivory tones and lovely touches of colour, complemented the Mediterranean surroundings perfectly. But perhaps the most touching detail of their wedding was something much more personal. Janelle and Jesse had handwritten individual letters for every guest, waiting to be discovered at their seats during the reception. It was such an emotional surprise that the couple even had to delay their grand entrance, as their loved ones were moved to tears! A beautiful way to thank the family and friends who had travelled from around the world to celebrate with them. As the celebrations continued, DJ Mike Gemenoglou took care of the music for the wedding reception, adding to the festive mood of the evening. Such a heartfelt celebration filled with thoughtful details and unforgettable moments!
Captured by Delaney Denham.
«We met online during the height of COVID, and our first date turned into an unexpected 10-day quarantine when I, a nurse, unknowingly passed the virus on to Jesse! Jesse proposed on the summit of Tent Ridge in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We had set up a video to capture a clip of us spelling “L O V E” in the sky with our hands. With me facing out toward the breathtaking valley, Jesse gave me a little tap on the bum. I spun around to find him down on one knee, ring in hand…a moment we’ll never forget.»
«I wore the Lucia gown by Chosen by KYHA, an Australian bridal designer known for her modern, sculptural approach to bridalwear. The dress felt like the perfect balance of timeless elegance and contemporary design, with a softly scooped neckline, beautifully draped bodice and figure-hugging silhouette. Its structured corsetry offered support while the clean, minimalist lines let the shape of the gown speak for itself. I loved how effortlessly it complemented the romantic Greek setting while still feeling modern and distinctly me. The real showstopper was the Alice veil by Made With Love. Crafted from soft ivory tulle and finished with delicate Chantilly eyelash lace, its 3-metre cathedral length created the most beautiful, romantic effect. I loved how the intricate lace edging added texture and a touch of timeless femininity to my minimalist Lucia gown, creating the perfect balance between modern simplicity and classic bridal romance. It was the finishing touch that made the entire look feel so special.»
«My favourite moment of our wedding was walking out of the ceremony, having just shared our vows and expressed our love for one another. We made our way down the grand staircase overlooking the Gulf of Elounda, and when I turned around, I saw our closest friends and family looking down at us, cheering us on. Seeing all the people we love celebrating that moment with us was incredibly special and something I’ll never forget.»
We chose simplicity for our wedding decoration to let the venue and its breathtaking views speak for themselves. Surrounded by the iconic whitewashed buildings of Greece, we incorporated touches of colour into the florals to create a beautiful contrast. The arrangements featured classic roses with delicate lisianthus woven throughout.
Janelle , Bride
«My biggest piece of advice to a bride planning her wedding is to focus on the things that make people feel something. A personalized note, incredible wait staff, a DJ who nails every hit, or a newspaper filled with little details about the couple and the week can leave a lasting impression. The finer details are wonderful, but don’t let them distract you from the purpose of the day: celebrating your love and the people who mean the most to you. And when your wedding day finally arrives, throw caution to the wind and soak up every moment. At our wedding, the wind was so strong that plates were flying off the tables and smashing, and our on-site planning team had to completely relocate the reception dinner setup. I didn’t let it faze me, and honestly, I think the reception ended up in an even better spot. It’s now one of those stories we laugh about. Things won’t always go exactly as planned, and that’s okay. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on the love, be present, and enjoy every second.»
«My favourite detail, however, was something much more personal. My husband and I handwrote individual letters to each of our guests, which they discovered at their seats during the reception. We had to delay our grand entrance because there were so many tears around the room. It was such a heartfelt, unforgettable moment and our way of showing how much it meant to us that our favourite people had travelled from all over the world to celebrate with us.»
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