We love to hear how the wedding day went for our bride and grooms, and to share these with you. Where we have wedding photos there is a link at the end of the testimonial, have a look and discover your favourite wedding abroad venue in Cyprus!.
To Lisa,
We would just like to say thankyou for organising a very special wedding day.
It was truely amazing we had the time of our lives & will recommend the Bridal Consultant to our friends family.
Thankyou
from Mr & Mrs Sircos
Tracey Larkin and Tony Sircos
Married at the Balcony, Zante on 1st September 2011
See thier wedding photos!
Tracey sent us a lovely thank you card, I've scanned it and uploaded the pictures here
Tracey's thankyou card 1
Tracey's thankyou card 2,
Hi Lisa,
Its nice to hear from you.
Yes we are back safe but unfortunately we are back to work now.
Everything went amazing ... we were so happy with whole thing. From the venue...to the colours, pictures etc.
I am so glad that we decided to getting married aboard and use Francis and the Bridal Consultant.
Thanks for all your help over these very stressful months.
Lauren and Ryan Perrett x
Married at the Balcony in Zakynthos on 23rd of September 2011.
Dear lisa
Everything was absolutely brilliant.
Francis was lovely, she obviously loves what she does.
The island was gorgous and everything ran very smoothly, couldn't have asked for anything more.
I must give special mention to our dj on the night he was really good.
Lukas the photographer was very good but am sure was a little agitated with our giggling and laid back nature lol.
Thank you for all your help Lisa, I am really happy with all you did, thank you for making our big day special and everything we wanted.
Keep well.
Lyn x
Lyn Bonner & William McArthur
Married at Cameo Island wedding,
Wedding Reception at Agios Sostis on 16th of September 2011
See their wedding photos
Hi lisa
Sorry I have not been in touch since we have been back however things have been pretty hectic, on the first day we got back we found out our house move was on and so have been sorting that out as well as the wedding party!
I am just emailing to say thank you so much for everything you did towards arranging our wedding. It really was the most perfect day!
What can I say about Cameo Island, other than STUNNING! It was the most amazing location and perfect for us and we absoloutely adored it! We hadn't been to see it before the wedding and I, personally, am glad I didn't as it was a lovely surprise to see it for the first time on the day (although I did get a sneak peek when we came in to land).
As you can probably see from the pictures the weather was perfect! 34 degrees, so the shade on the other side of the island was much appreciated as was the air con in the wedding car!!
Francis was amazing and made things so easy for us on the day, I knew everything was in safe hands with Francis there! The photographer (apologies I cannot remember her name) from Storystudios and the videographer both were fantastic, so professional and the photos have turned out brilliantly.
The food at the Vardiola was lovely and there was so much of it! Many of our guests commented that it was the best food they'd had at a wedding! The fireworks were great, a surprise for our guests and a great way to finish off our first dance. I could go on and on and on about how brilliant everything was, but I'm sure I'd will bore you in the end!!
All of our guests are still talking about how amazing the day was and what a great time they had and we have wonderful memories that we will remember forever! We will certainly be making many a return trip to Tsilivi and Cameo! The people were all friendly and welcoming and Zante is just beautiful.
I have already spoken to two people who want to get married abroad and I have recommended you!
Thanks again,
Kelly & Paul
Kelly Cole & Paul Knibbs
Married on Cameo Island
Wedding reception at Vardioli, Tsilivi on 11th September 2011.
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Hi lisa
Great to hear from you.
I was actually trying to find the time to sit down and write you an email as we haven't stopped since we returned last week.
We wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding such an amazing day and most importantly stress free. We could not have wished for a more perfect wedding. Even though we decided to keep our wedding low key, it was the right decision for us as the wedding was very intimate and was exactly how we always imagined our special day to be.
As for the venue, we decided to wait until the actual day of the wedding so we could enjoy the same wow factor as our family and it certainly didn't disappoint. The Balcony is a beautiful place and the view overlooking the sea and being able to watch the sunset will never be forgotten. I can now understand why other previous brides have said how they wish they could get married all over again!
We would also like to thank the whole team in Zante, in particular, both Frances and Isabella. The support leading up to, during and after the wedding was more than we had ever expected. It was also a pleasant surprise to learn that our wedding pictures would be available for collection two days after the wedding and the fact that they came in such a beautiful album including all the negatives on a CD. The photographer (Nicolas) was a great guy, very relaxed and more than willing to listen to your own ideas which made the day even more enjoyable. He also stayed beyond his normal time and took lots of additional pictures.
I would also highly recommend the horse & carriage, it was a beautiful end to a beautiful day riding through Tsilivi. It also gave myself and my husband a little time on our own to look back on the day and to relax before the dinner.
Thank you so much once again for everything that you have done for us over the past two years. Your support has been invaluable throughout and I would highly recommend getting married abroad, especially if you find such a well organised and most importantly such a friendly bridal consultant as your good self.
Adele & Andy Robinson xx
Married at the Balcony in Zakynthos on 11th of September 2011.
Hi lisa
Just got back from our amazing wedding at the balcony, we had a fab day even though there was thunder and lightning in the distance (apparently???)
Everything looked lovely and all ran so smoothly, the food was great and the guests all loved it. I must say how brill the staff at the balcony were on the day and when we went back up there on our 1 wk anniversary the following wedding, back to work now after a very special and memorable 2 wks.
Thanks again for the last year of organising.
Victoria and Jonathan
Mr and Mrs wheeler
Victoria and Jonathan Wheeler
Married at Balcony, Tsilivi, Zante on 7th of September 2011.
See their story studio album.
Hi Lisa, just a quick note to say how fantastic our wedding day was, it was better than we even imagined, and all our family and friends were blown away by it.
We picked up our photographs on Wednesday before we left and have to say they are amazing everyone from our hotel asked to see them and all commented on how wonderful our wedding looked!!!
Frances and Jade were both so helpful and made the day go without any stress or hiccups.
Thanks for your help,
Louise
Louise and Ryan Kenyon
Married on Cameo Island on 6th of September 2011
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Hi Lisa,
A big thankyou to you and your team and Frances and her team in Zante for arranging such a wonderful wedding for us. I think you only need to look at the expressions on our faces to see how much we enjoyed it. It was just perfect for us both. Frances arranged for our wedding to be later so we could have some beautiful photos as the sun was setting. Anyone wanting a laid back, barefoot, romantic wedding in a beautiful setting this is the place to go and I would recommend your well organised company to arrange it. We hope one day, maybe on an anniversary, to hire a boat and revisit the beautiful island we married on which you and your team made possible for us.
Many thanks again,
Sue and Dave.
Susan and David Eldred
Married on Turtle Island, Zante on 5th of August 2011
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Hi Lisa
We are great thanks although missing the sun quite alot.
The whole day was amazing from start to finish. Cameo Island is beautiful more than we could ever imagine it was just the perfect place to get married.
The Balcony Hotel was also amazing the food was just what we hoped for, we even went back again for a romantic dinner on our last night of the holiday.
Thank you for all of your help in organising the wedding and also could you pass our thanks to Francis and the team.
Just looking though the photos, Lukas has done a great job in capturing the day, so difficult trying to pick the photo's we would love them all.
Thank you again and we will be recommending you to all of our friends
Carly and Paul Trevis
Married on Cameo Island, wedding reception at The Balcony, Tsilivi, Zante on 3rd August 2011.
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Hi Lisa
Well what can we say, what a lovely day we had! Everything generally seemed to run like clock work and Frances was brilliant! In fact, she was a star - so grateful to have her there!
I was a bundle of nerves first thing in the morning! My Dad had cooked us a steak and champagne breakfast (bless him!) and I could hardly eat it, but by the time I had my hair and make up done and had slipped into my dress, everything seemed to fall into place! Frances had arrived to pick me up in the bridal car and once seated, she passed me my bouquet. It was absolutely stunning.
Despite the cloudy start in the morning, the weather turned out to be perfect. Once the ceremony had started, I have to say it was an extremely surreal feeling! It was a lovely ceremony and all went smoothly (I believe there were also quite a few tears!!)
After Pimms, pictures and hugs with the guests, we left for the reception venue. Before Brent and I got onto the boat to take us around the corner to the Alexandra Beach Hotel, we had a chance to chill as a new married couple and it was lovely as the setting was so picturesque and there was nobody about.
We arrived by style in the speed boat (would definitely recommend this to any couple wishing to have their reception at the Alexandra Hotel).
The reception again went very smoothly and everything was beautifully decorated. Food was fantastic, fireworks went with a bang (excuse the pun!) and once the drinks were flowing, I think the DJ managed to get everybody on the dance floor for some YMCA!!!!
Overall, a stunning ceremony and very enjoyable reception.
Brent and I would like to say a HUGE thank you to you, Frances and the team for all your help. It was a truly special day and we are really glad we went ahead with our dream by getting married abroad. As mentioned before, you took the 'stress' out of wedding and we couldnt be more grateful. We are so sad that it is all over, but maybe in a few years time we will be back in touch to organise the renewing of our vows! :)
Hope all is well with you and the weddings enquiries are continuing to pour in!
Lorna and Brent xx
Married on Cameo Island, wedding reception at Alexandra Beach on 3rd of July 2011
Hi Lisa
Sorry I haven't called something came up so didn't get chance to but I'll call sometime this week when I get chance but our wedding was unforgettable thank you so much for all your help!
Speak soon
Take care
Cheryl
Cheryl and Duncan Calder
Married at Vardioli Beach, Zante on 23rd June 2011
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Hi Lisa
It was amazing! Words cannot describe how brilliant the day was, everything was so seamless...
The horse and carriage arrived on time, the weather was perfect, the food was great – I can't fault a single thing, it was the best day of my life and Andrew would say the same thing! A lot of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and everyone complimented the food (which I think is a rare thing for a wedding!)
The service itself was really lovely, it was about 25 minutes long and the guy doing it (I forget his name but I do have it written down at home so I can thank him) was great, he made it poignant but also threw in some humour throughout, and I would certainly recommend him. The Greek dancing started inbetween the starter and the main course which was a truly brilliant way of breaking up the meal and giving us more time to digest the massive portions! Everyone was up dancing with them! Then after the food the Irish Band started and again they were truly brilliant, they really got the place hopping and got everyone up dancing and enjoying themselves! After that was the DJ who played all our requests and kept going until the early hours. We left about 5am but the party was still going strong when we left! All the guests just seem to go crazy and loose all their inhibitions! :)
I cannot thank you (and Francis) enough for such a wonderful day, nothing could have topped it or made it any better.
Thanks again Lisa and if you need any testimonials or further photos from the wedding let me know!
Regards
Angela
Angela and Andrew Ward
Married at Terrazzo beach, Zante on the 1st of June 2011
Hi Lisa
Firstly, Thank You for organising such a fantastic Wedding Day for us.
As far as the wedding goes…..where do I start??
I suppose the beginning is the best! I wanted to write quite a detailed account of our experience because, during the planning stage of our wedding I struggled to find any really relevant reviews of our chosen location. Hopefully this will help any couples embarking on a Destination Wedding in Zante, particularly when considering Vardioli in Kypseli as the venue.
When we booked our holiday to Zante, we tried to book our wedding through the travel company. After several hours on the phone to call centres I absolutely knew I could not put such an important day of our lives in the hands of staff who had never even heard of our hotel, let alone the wedding facilities.
Then we found you!! Immediately we relaxed as you gave us guidance on the legal requirements, dates to complete documents and the choices of venue, ceremony and reception. I can honestly say that from your first e-mail the whole experience has been fantastic. Most importantly you gave us a confirmed wedding date which our travel company was unable to do.
We arrived in Zante on Sunday afternoon and had a meeting booked with Frances for 11am the following day. Being a bit of a control freak myself, we attended the meeting armed with questions, uncertainties and more questions! We spent almost 2 hours with Frances and I cannot believe the detail that had been communicated. Some of guests had babies and she had the correct number of high chairs plus the vegetarian meal we had requested. We left the meeting (having asked no questions whatsoever!) and called in a local bar for a drink. Stephen and I let out a massive sigh of relief and knew then that we could not be in better hands. We had absolutely nothing to do except relax, get a suntan and be ready on the day.
The following Monday our Wedding Day arrived and we had a really relaxed morning around the pool. The hairdresser, Kate, arrived at 1pm and I had a lovely afternoon getting ready with the bridesmaids. Meanwhile, Stephen was greeting our 40 guests who had no idea where they were going (we decided secret location was best!). Their only instruction was to be ready for collection by coach at 5pm.
Frances collected me, my Dad, Stephen's Mum and the bridesmaids and drove us to the Vardioli. I couldn't believe my eyes when we arrived! Lukas (photographer), Michelle (videographer) and the Greek Serenaders (fantastic!) were all waiting at the car. Then I saw the decorated chairs, the arch and the beautiful flowers set against a magnificent backdrop of a small beach and clear blue sea. It really was like a dream; Stephen was waiting, ready for the ceremony and the guests were totally blown away by the setting.
The ceremony was short but perfect and photographs followed whilst our guests enjoyed a relaxed drink at the private beach bar. We then cut the cake and everyone sat down to dinner. The Meze meal we chose was fantastic and so much more in quality and quantity than we had expected. The Greek live band started to play and the Greek dancers appeared! Next, it was time for our first dance which was lovely and as the song ended the lights and music stopped. In perfect timing the fireworks started – our last surprise for the many guests that had travelled to spend the day with us. Even my Grandad who is 84 and has been all over the world was completely speechless!
The disco (Andy was great!!) started at about 9pm and the whole party was dancing well into the night. We were collected by coach at about 12.30am when sadly, the day was over.
Your attention to detail in the UK was fantastic and Frances never took her eye off the ball for one second during our lovely day. We just cannot thank you all enough.
With best wishes
Andrea & Stephen Brearley
Married at Vardioli Beach on the 23 August 2010
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Hi Lisa,
just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help with our wedding in Tsivili.
Francis was a great help with everything over there and the day went perfectly! everyone said that we really couldn't change one thing about it it was perfect!
I have sent a little card to both you and Francis to say thank you!
kind Regards
Joanne
Joanne and Chris.
Married at Terrazzo beach on the 10th of October 2010
Hi lisa,
At last I can get back to you!! It has just been manic for us since we got back early Friday morning. I have been working and we have had to fit in several family visits too. We had the first week at the Aresti Villas & then the second week at Alykanas Village.
Anyway, so the news you want to know, how did the wedding go? I don't know how much to tell you really so just a brief run down and if you need to know anything else then please just ask!
It was so perfect just the 6 of us, so relaxed and friendly and we all had a lovely time. It was very simple and uncomplicated just as we wanted. We had a super day, the weather was great, not too hot & no rain! After the ceremony & long session of photos we went onto the Aresti Piano Bar and they had set up a pretty table with flowers, decorations & a bottle of bubby even though we didn't arrange anything so that was really lovely. The restaurant was empty too so we had it all to ourselves which was an unexpected surprise.
So to sum it up it was all exactly as we had hoped and imagined and was the perfect day! Thank you so much for helping to arrange it all!
I have attached a few photos for you and a few more in another email and can send more should you need them, hope you like them.
Thanks again & I will be recommending you to anyone who might consider marrying abroad!
April and Glenn Hearnah
Married on Cameo Island, Zakynthos on the 29th of September 2010
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We are great thank you and our wedding was fantastic. Heather, who was looking after us that day, Frances's husband and the photographer were really helpful and made us feel very special.
We loved that we had our own glass bottom boat for just me and Luke to take us to Turtle Island whilst our guests were on a bigger boat, even though I do not think I realised how wet our feet would get! I had to hitch my dress up to my bum and try to climb down the ladder of the boat to a water level which was past my shins (I am not the tallest of people so the water level was a lot higher on me than on everyone else), but the team on the boat were very helpful in aiding and guiding me down the ladder so that I didn't fall. I am so very glad my dress wasn't a big dress with a huge train otherwise it would have been a bit wet!
The ceremony was absolutely lovely and the vows were perfect for us as a couple. After a few photo's we had some time to speak to our guests and chill out a bit. We had brought some champagne with us and some plastic glasses so that everyone could enjoy a drink. We obviously made sure we tidied all our rubbish so they wouldn't cause damage to environment. Then there were more photos, and this gave us our opportunity to add our fun little touch to the day in which we brought out the personalised knotted hankies for the men to wear and the giant multicolour sun glasses for the ladies! Very English thing to do, especially with the knotted hankies but the photos are very funny and the photographer had a giggle whilst taking the pictures.
The sun soon began go down and the light fade so it was a chance for photos in the sunset. The guests began getting on their bigger boat and after the last photo was taken we were called over by Heather to a group of people standing together looking at the floor. We wandered over to see two baby turtles that had just hatched. It was an absolutely amazing sight and it must be a very good omen for myself and Luke. It actually tied in very nicely to the music we had playing when we walked down to start the ceremony, it was Muse's version of Feeling Good with the lyrics "it's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life…" very fitting for us and the baby turtles I think! But unfortunately our guests did not get a chance to see the baby turtles, and we didn't manage to get a photo of them, but we will always have that fabulous memory. It was a really lovely way to end our wedding day on Turtle Island.
All in all we had a magnificent holiday and wedding and I would highly recommend this to anyone. The whole day was stress free due to the planning and help from all those involved. It was really great not to worry about what had to happen next and if everyone was ok.
It feels so sad that it was over so quickly and back to England where it was so cold we immediately had to put the heating on! But a huge thanks to everyone for making the day more than we could have hoped.
Love Lara and Luke Graham
Married on Turtle Island on the 13th of September
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Hello lisa
Just to say the wedding was perfect. The balcony itself was windy ha ha but amazing. The staff were great we will reccommend you to anybody. Thanks for all your time and effort, the pictures we had done by the photographer have turned out great as well.
Thanks again Lisa.
Paul and Nicola Craven
Married at the Balcony in Zakynthos on the 2nd of September
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We arrived on Thursday evening of 26th August 2010 at the Zante Star in Tsilivi. Poor Helen and Irene didn't know what had hit them I think. 23 people all excited about the events of the week ahead is enough to frighten anyone. We partied on until about 2am which probably wasn't the best idea as Jason and I had to meet with Francis in Tsilivi Travel at 10am.
We woke up to a good old fry up to soak up the beer and headed off to the wedding planners and to our joy it was literally a 10 minute walk from where we were staying. Francis went through what would be happening on the day, confirmed numbers and went through everything she thought we needed to know. I can actually say that I don't think she missed anything out, she was amazing. The time of the wedding was confirmed and we booked the videographer for the whole evening and Francis went through the 'Storybook' photographs and the packages available and you will be pleased to know that we booked the whole lot, especially after seeing the pictures.
The morning of the wedding and early afternoon was pretty horrific for me. I'd had no sleep since we had arrived as I was really nervous and anxious and also Jason snores like you wouldn't believe. The night before I had to listen to Jason, his son Jake and Jakes friend all snoring in unison. I climbed out of bed at 7am and found a bed at the side of the pool, covered myself in towels hoping to catch a few z'ds. Clearly this wasn't going to happen with the cleaners pottering around and then Jason checking on me. Needless to say I was in the worst mood I have probably ever been in. I put this mood down to nerves!! Anyway, I went back to bed at around 10.30am and managed a couple of hours. Jason came to see me and I burst in to tears, I was a wreck. I felt much better after a cuddle from my future husband.
We were getting married at 6pm so the plan was to start getting ready at around 2pm. The girls in the Zante Star decorated my room with flowers and banners and put a bottle of champage on ice for us, which I thought was a lovely gesture and just what was needed to relax us and get us in the party mood. And to hopefully cheer me up seeing as I was about to enter the most happiest day of my life. My Mum came up to see me and I managed to control my tears as did she. Good job really as I don't think I would have stopped.
My cousin Rachel was doing mine and the bridesmaids hair so while she did Helens, the chief bridesmaids hair, I dried mine. Then while Rachel curled Fayes, my little bridesmaids hair, Helen did my nails. It was only when Rachel began to do my hair that I actually started to calm down and enjoy the whole thing. My Dad came up to my room when everyone was leaving on the coach and him Helen and I had a little glass of champagne and a moment which I will never forget... My Dad was speechless when I put my dress on. Helen said to my Dad "Doesn't she look lovely" and all he could say was "Beautiful". How I didn't cry then I'll never know.
We made our way down the stairs (after my friend Kenny asking the owners to clean the dog poo off them). I was so embarrassed walking in to reception and waiting for Francis to arrive in the car. Eventually we were on our way and the journey is a complete blur. All I know is that I think I waffled all the way there.
We pulled up at the venue and Helen joined the other bridesmaids. Lukas the photographer and Michelle were immediatley snapping away with their cameras as I was getting out of the car. A few more pictures and then the entrance music started. My legs were like jelly but they were heading in the right direction so I suppose that was something to be thankful for. As I approached Jay, I felt tears piercing my eyes, I fought it but couldn't stop them rolling down my face. The music stopped and the registrar began the ceremony with Francis translating in English. It was literally over in minutes but those words still remain "I give this ring as a token of our everlasting love". It was short and sweet but to the point and the words were perfect. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way!!
Once all of the pictures had been taken Jason and I and our party of 47 sat down to a BBQ meal which I must say was delicious!! Typical Greek style souvlaki and burgers. I don't think I heard anyone speak for about half an hour while we all tucked in to our food.
Then the speeches which I have to be honest and say I can hardly remember what was said other than my Dad kept telling me to shut up when I was trying to correct him. Jason hadn't prepared a speech so managed to come up with a few words and then handed out the presents to the best men and the bridesmaids. One of the best men, Mick, read out some of the cards and managed to bring out a few more tears only this time they weren't mine. My Mum and friend Monica had written the nicest messages I have ever heard.
Then the party started...
About 9.30ish they played our first dance and towards the end the fireworks went off. Such a fabulous way to end our first dance and everyone sat in looking in to the sky at the beautiful colours.
As we partied through the evening, we had a few surprises. First one was one of my friends, Kenny, coming from behind the screen dressed as a woman while all the ladies were lined up for the videographers. Then my bridesmaid Helen and one of my friends, Rachael, decided they wanted to go skinny dipping in the sea. The owner of Vardioli, Spiros, thought it was such good fun that he joined in. When the girls got out of the water and got dressed he decided to pick them up and run back in to the sea with both of them. Luckily enough the bridesmaid dress wasn't ruined or he would be getting a bill!! LOL Needless to say, the male side of the party were happy to see 2 young women running around with no clothes on.
Then the night came to an end and I was gutted that it was all over. At least I have my memories and photographs of the day...
All that remains for me to say is a huge 'THANK YOU!' It was the most memorable time of my life and this wouldn't have been possible without Lisa and Francis for sorting everything out for me. You will both remain in my thoughts forever and I thank you both from the bottom of my heart for giving me the wedding I have dreamt of since I was a little girl. Everything, and I mean everything was perfect and went without a hitch. Absolutly no complaints from anyone, the whole party enjoyed every single second.
I can guarantee, anyone reading this and contemplating getting married abroad... DO IT! You won't regret it, I promise. You will have the time of your life xxxxx
Ruth and Jason Fox
married at Vardioli on the 29th of August 2010
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Ruth took part in our 'Diary of a Destination Bride' read her reports here
Hi Lisa
I just wanted to say thankyou so much for arranging our wedding for us, we had a lovely time, it was perfect.
Suzy and Daryl Wheeldon
Turtle Island wedding, Zante 13th of August 2010. Wedding reception at Terazzo Beach.
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Hi Lisa,
We're fine thank you. The wedding was absolutely spectacular. It was better than I could of ever hoped for. Francis was really lovely and put me at ease when we went for our initial meeting when we arrived in Zakynthos. At this point I was quite nervous so it was so nice having somebody who was very clear and knowledgeable about what was going to happen. She was very friendly and approachable.
The actual day was stupendous. I had got myself into a bit of a flap getting ready and so it was nice getting into the cold air-conditioned bridal car with my mum and sisters. When we arrived at the Agios Sostis I was very nervous. I'm not very good at having my photo taken at the best of times so to come out of the bridal car and have both a video recorder and camera pointed at me was very scary. Lukas and Rimini were so lovely that they quickly put me at ease. They really did make the recording of the day much easier as they were so nice and fun! Lukas did fantastically with the photos and there are so many brilliant ones I don't think I have enough wall space to hang them all up!
The actual Island was fantastic. Such a good setting. It was lovely having the boat ride over to Turtle Island as it made us all feel very special and added a magical touch. It also gave Glenn and I a moment to sit and prepare ourselves for the ceremony. Heather (the wedding planner assigned to us) was really lovely too and I was very pleased to have her as our planner. Heather was really easy to have around and was not at all intimidating. She made sure everything went smoothly and it was lovely to not have to worry about anything as I knew that she knew what she was doing.
The actual ceremony was magical. I was a bit nervous so it was all over in a bit of a blur, which is why I am so pleased that we've got the video so that we can watch it all again. The Greek vows were lovely and it made the ceremony so personal the fact that we could incorporate our own vows, readings and sing-a-long song to stop everyone from crying!!! The way we were all stood was lovely as everyone stood in a big circle with Glenn and I facing everyone instead of with our backs to them, which was much nicer. The beach was just beautiful and it was a perfect time of day to have the wedding. The evening light made the photos look lovely and it also meant that none of the guests roasted alive (I was a bit frightened of my 71 year old uncle in that heat as it was a bit of a heat wave day!).
The horse and carriage ride was a treat and made Glenn and I feel like famous people! The Greeks do love a wedding! The Alexandra Beach hotel was lovely and that wedding cake was to die for! The food was lovely. It was such a shame as a lot of it went to waste as there was more than enough for everyone. Nobody went hungry!! I was really pleased that we hired the downstairs bar as it was fab to be able to have a dance and then coll off my having a paddle in the sea! The bar man who was working that night was absolutely fantastic. I did not realise that it had got so late until we got in the taxi home and I realised that it had gone 5 in the morning!
All in all it was a perfect day. The only things that went wrong were things that I had done, like forgetting to paint my toe nails!!! But in all honesty none of the little things mattered because it was so perfect. It was the relaxed style that Glenn and I were after. I had always wanted to get married outdoors and Turtle Island was totally the informal, beautiful setting that I was after. Everybody made it a magical day and all of the guests have all said how much fun they had and how brilliant it was. I will definitely be recommending you to anyone who will listen and I think having people to organise the day and make sure that it runs smoothly took so much of the stress out of the wedding for me, allowing everyone to enjoy the day instead.
Thank you so much for offering the Turtle Island wedding package, it really was the most perfect wedding
Mr and Mrs Docherty!
Gemma and Glenn Docherty
Turtle Island wedding, Zante 12th of August 2010. Wedding reception at Terazzo Beach.
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Lisa
The photographs only show a minute aspect of the day, it was a wonderful and magical day.
The location was idilic and the wedding passed so beautifully it was amazing.
All the efforts of both yourself and Frances in Tsivili made the day perfect.
Many thanks from what can only be described as the happiest couple alive.
Regards
Gary Charman RVM
Kirsty and Gary Charman
Married on Turtle Island, Zante 10th of August 2010. Wedding reception at Terazzo Beach.
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Hi Lisa
We are great thank you.
The wedding was fantastic, really laid back and relaxed. Just what we wanted. Just going through photos choosing which ones we want.
It was absolutely perfect, everybody was saying it's the best wedding they've been to. We loved it.
Thanks for all your help.
Aimee and Jimmy
Aimee and Jimmy Hughes
Married at Terrazzo beach on the 3rd of August 2010.
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Hi Lisa,
We are absolutely fine. We would like to say a huge thank you for making our day so special, everything was perfect, it was an amazing experience and wish we could do it all over again. Francis and the team were brilliant and Lukas's work is amazing, of course you can use our photos.
Thank you once again and we will speak to you very soon.
Love Hayley & Daniel xx
Hayley and Daniel Hasledine
Married on Turtle island in Zante on the 28th of June 2010. Wedding reception at Terazzo Beach
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Hi Lisa,
We're all ok. Our Wedding Day was great!! Everything went like clock work no problems at all!! Everyone enjoyed themselves!!
We were initially a bit worried as we organised everything online but the day couldn't have went any better and your help along with Frances' in Zante was invaluable as you kept us right at every point!!
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anybody else.
Thanks very much to You, Frances and your teams for helping us have such a wonderful wedding!!!!
Kind Regards
Caroline and Gerry Duffy
Married on the 23rd of June 2010 at St Markos Church in Zante
I would like to say a massive thank you to Lisa & her team for providing Jonathan & I the wedding of our dreams. Our wedding was on Cameo Island in Zante with a reception held at Terrazzo Beach. With having 65 guests I thought it may be hard getting organised and ready for the big day but Lisa took care of every minor detail and got me to provide information when needed at the right time. Lisa has all qualities of a best friend, calming, understanding, reliable and incredibly organised! The wedding day went without any hiccups and that was down to her fantastic relationship with Frances, the wedding planner in Zante.
All I can advise to all brides wanting to get married abroad is do it and do it well with The Bridal Consultant.
Love from Sarah & Jonathan Stimpson
Married on Cameo Island with reception at Terrazzo beach, Zakynthos. 27th May 2010.
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Sarah was our 1st bride to take part in 'Diary of a Destination Bride' read her diary here.
Hello you
Thank you so much for everything we had a fantastic day and a lovely honeymoon.
We got back yesterday and I am so thrilled to be back in work today... not
I hope that all of your other weddings run as smoothly as ours did.
Although I think poor Francis got a bit of a shock when our Geordie mate stripped down to his mankini, I knew he would do something but thought that he might leave it until after the wedding pics :)
Thanks again
Lots of Love
Mrs. Flaherty
Lynn and Tony Flaherty
Married at Terrazzo Beach on the 2nd of June 2010
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