
Santorini, Greece
Words by Jennifer Stein
Photography by: Jonathan Thrasher, jonathanthrasher.com
What’s more romantic than meeting the love of your life in Rockefeller center?
Getting married in
Fotini Marcopulos and Jay Franco had quite the start. First they met while working in the Time Life building in
Next, (after 5 years of living together) was a proposal during a romantic picnic. And finally – the wedding in Santorini
Since they were looking for something a little different, ationed in
Once they announced their plans, they were delighted to learn that friends and family were excited about their decision to have the wedding in
The couple did their best to plan from afar using magazines and internet searches to get ideas and inspiration – but they did end up hiring a wedding planner. “Once we decided on Santorini the next step was to find a planner. After a phone interview I realized that
Through it all, they kept their guests at the top of the priority list. Welcome bags, pre-wedding activities and a beach day in lieu of the traditional rehearsal dinner, they meant as a “thank you” for all the guests who made the long trip. “Everyone swam and enjoyed the beautiful beach, then we all walked up to the Notos Seaside lounge for their incredible food. It worked out amazingly well.” says Jay.
The ceremony, held in a Greek Orthodox Church, went off without a hitch. And after the couple said their destination “I do’s” the guests were shuttled to the reception on a chartered bus.
Jay recalls - “The reception was at a newly renovated site called NRG, nestled atop the cliffs on the island in the town of
Details:
Wedding Planner: Helena Han-Papakonstantinou from Yasena weddings, yasena.com
Photographer: Jonathan Thrasher, jonathanthrasher.com
Gown by: Monique Lhuillier
Groom’s Attire: Suit by Calvin Klein and shirt by Ben Sherman
Reception Site: Suites of the Gods
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