Thursday, September 3, 2015

Destination Inspiration: Greece

Words by Courtney Kellar
Photos courtesy of Amanda Julca

As a special treat to our readers and as a "thank you" to all our wonderful contributors, Destination I Do is doing a special sneak preview of one of the photo shoots featured in our brand new Fall/Winter 2015 issue! These beautiful photos are meant to spark your curiosity and get you running out to pick up our new issue in order to see more! Under "more photos" are some images, which appear in the fashion spread and some which are being published exclusively online.

This photo shoot was put together by a talented team of vendors who not only wanted to inspire destination wedding couples, but fulfill a bucket list item in visiting the iconic destination of Greece. As the headliner of this issue’s Fashion Forward section, we took the gorgeous images and found an intangible link between the wedding inspiration and the destination of Greece itself. In the feature, titled “Destination Inspiration: Greece,” you can see three different fashion set-ups inspired by light, land and sea.

As mentioned before, this blog preview includes a sampling of the images featured in our current issue and some bonus shots which didn’t quite make it into the print feature. Do see the full feature, be sure to pick up Destination I Do’s Fall/Winter 2015 issue, on stands now. We also want to extend a big thanks to the talented team who put together this photo shoot and entrusted us to bring their hard work to print pages. For more information on the dream team who made this vision a reality, please see the vendor list below. Also, as a bonus, Little Tree Studios is sharing the video they made to accompany the photo shoot.

Amorgos from Little Tree Studios on Vimeo.

Vendors: Photography & Concept: Amanda Julca, amandajulca.com, Planning & Event Design: Kasey Conyers of Bliss Wedding & Event Design, blisseventco.com, Photo Shoot Location: Amorgos, Greece, Floral Design: Heather Thomas of HeatherLily Inc., heatherlily.com, Hair Stylist: Vera Joyce, Make-Up Artist: Anthie with Aegialis Hotel & Spa, amorgos-aegialis.com, Bridal Gowns: Jenny Packham/Judd Waddell/Ulla-Maija Couture/Kirribilla/Lazaro each courtesy of La Jeune Mariee Collection via Big Rock Bridal Atelier, lajeunemariee.com & bigrockbridalatelier.com, Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale/Kirribilla/Alfred Sung Dupioni each courtesy of La Jeune Mariee Maids, lajeunemariee.com, Jewelry: Haute Bride/Toni Federici/PARIS Inc./Sara Gabriel each courtesy of La Jeune Mariee Collection, lajeunemariee.com, Men’s Accessories: Beau Ties Ltd., beautiesltd.com, Paper Items/Stationery: Momental Designs & Coral Pheasant, momentaldesigns.com & coralpheasant.com, Favors: Local Amorgos Olive Oil Bottles, Linens: La Tavola, latavolalinen.com, Charger Plates: All Occasions, allparty.com, China Plates: Private Collection of Aegialis Hotel & Spa Owner, Food/Catering & Hotel Accommodations: Aegialis Hotel & Spa, amorgos-aegialis.com, Videography: William Scott and Steve & Kyle Muza of Little Tree Studios, littletreestudios.com, Local Transportation: Blue Star Ferries Lines and the Aegialis Hotel & Spa, bluestarferries.com & amorgos-aegialis.com, Models (Locals to Amorgos, Greece): Kaliovi – bride, Kalia – bridesmaid & Stavros - groom