Ionian Weddings as recently launched as the first wedding consultancy in the UK specialising in Greek island weddings. From a romantic, guitar-serenaded arrival at historic Corfu’s town hall to a wedding on a sailing boat in pristine Lefkas or a barefoot beach wedding in Zakynthos, Ionian Weddings offers a wealth of ideas with a touch towards the unusual and has the inspiration and vision to help British couples plan a wedding of their dreams in the Greek islands of the Ionian Sea.
Research has shown that many couples considering a wedding abroad are concerned that they will be offered a pre-set package which turns into a “conveyor belt-style wedding”. In answer to this, Ionian Weddings has created a highly personalised service by enabling couples to plan their special day with as much or as little involvement as they desire. For example, some couples may choose for their day to be planned for them from start to finish by a locally sourced and recommended wedding planner while others can simply ask for assistance with booking the venues and carrying out the legal paperwork.
With the average cost of a UK wedding currently at £18,490, it is hardly surprising that an increasing number of British couples now choose to tie the knot overseas in warmer destinations. Greece offers fantastic value for money, impeccable hospitality and some truly original and unspoilt locations for all types of civil and religious wedding ceremonies and receptions. Weddings on these islands cost from £700 for a simple wedding for two. £7,000 would pay for a lavish ceremony for 80 or more guests.
Ionian Weddings personally contacts every couple to discuss their requirements in full and then suggests appropriate venues for the ceremony and reception. It is also possible to arrange a face to face meeting. Each wedding is unique and personalised by the couple. They benefit from Ionian Weddings’ intimate experience of the islands, knowledge of the venues and extensive network of wedding suppliers throughout Greece.
Ionian Weddings currently specialises in the Ionian Islands of Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Ithaki and Zakynthos (Zante); more Greek island destinations will be added in the near future. The Ionian Islands are easily reached by direct flights from regional airports all over the UK, making it easy for friends and family to join the couple for their special day.
The islands can cater for Civil, Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox weddings. A wide range of reception venues are also on offer. From traditional beach-side Greek tavernas, idyllic pool sides of luxury hotels and bougainvillea-filled gardens, to chic restaurants offering the best of modern Greek cuisine, couples are really spoilt for choice - and all at a fraction of the cost of an UK-based wedding.
Visit www.ionianweddings.co.uk for more information
