Couples Origin: Greek-American & Greek-South African, now living in Athens
Ceremony: Greek Orthodox
Celebration: Beach bar reception, 260 guests

"When we got married, I actually started organising many of the basics myself. But as the wedding approached I called on a friend with years experience in event management. Doing it all myself from Athens, with so many effects to get to the island and helping hundreds of guests needing something or other, just became impossible.

No task was too big or small for my Cardeia wedding planner. From doing the guest runs to managing the decorator. I remember my husband realising in our honeymoon suite, that he'd left all his clothes at home. We made one call and a knock on our door brought with it a neat outfit, underwear included.

Juggling a tiny twin boy and girl in each arm, I now think back to our wedding in Paros and remember crazy parties and water fights on the beach, late nights catching up with old friends and family, and a sensational wedding. I couldn't imagine having such an incredible time anywhere else.

Marialena"