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Μια Καινούργια Ιστορία στο Κουφονήσι

Μια καινούργια λευκή σελίδα, μια Ιστορία ακόμη στο Κουφονήσι. Ένας αγαπημένος προορισμός, σημείο αναφοράς, κάθε καλοκαίρι και κάθε χειμώνα με νοσταλγία. Θα ήταν ψέμα να πούμε πως δεν περιμέναμε ανυπόμονα αυτόν τον γάμο. 

Το Ιδανικό Σκηνικό

Το νησί, με την ηρεμία και την απλότητα του, ήταν το ιδανικό σκηνικό για μια τόσο προσωπική ιστορία. Ξαναζήσαμε την αγάπη και τη σύνδεση που έχουμε με αυτό το μοναδικό μέρος, καταγράψαμε και γίναμε μέρος νέων, μοναδικών  αναμνήσεων, που θα μας συνοδεύουν πάντα. Οι καλεσμένοι λίγοι και εκλεκτοί. Ήρθαν για να μοιραστούν αγάπη. Σε ένα νησί που αποπνέει απλότητα και φυσική ομορφιά.

Οι προετοιμασίες του ζευγαριού είναι από τις πολύ αγαπημένες μας στιγμές. Πάντα απρόβλεπτες, συναισθηματικά φορτισμένες και πάντα μοναδικές. 

Αγόρια

Η προετοιμασία του γαμπρού δεν είναι απλά μια διαδικασία. Eίναι περισσότερο μια γιορτή φιλίας, αγάπης και σαματά. Η ατμόσφαιρα, αυτή των αγοριών, πάντα πιο ανέμελη και θορυβώδης. Στην περίπτωση του Βασίλη, εκτός από τους αγαπημένους φίλους, πρωταγωνίστησαν τα αγαπημένα του σφηνάκια ρούμι με ανανά. Τα ποτήρια υψώθηκαν πολλές φορές, και κάθε σφηνάκι ήταν άλλη μια γιορτή. Φυσικά στην ιεροτελεστία του ντυσίματος κάθε λεπτομέρεια είναι σημαντική, μέχρι το τελευταίο κουμπί του σακακιού. 

Mια κοριτσίστικη υπόθεση

Οι προετοιμασίες της νύφης, με θέα αυτό το ακαταμάχητο γαλάζιο του Αιγαίου, μια κοριτσίστικη υπόθεση. Όλοι ξέρουμε τι παθαίνουν τέτοιες στιγμές τα κορίτσια. Στιγμές ανάμεικτες, άγχος, συγκίνηση και  ανυπομονησία. Για τη Δήμητρα, κάθε λεπτομέρεια ήταν προσεκτικά σχεδιασμένη, από το διακριτικό μακιγιάζ, μέχρι το κομψό, φυσικό χτένισμα. Το νυφικό του αγαπημένου μας Zoulia, κρεμασμένο σε περίοπτη θέση, περίμενε την στιγμή του. Αγαπημένες φίλες την έντυσαν όπως απαιτεί το έθιμο. 

Ο Γάμος μας

Η τελετή έγινε στο γραφικό εκκλησάκι του Αγ. Γεωργίου, στο γραφικό στενό του Πάνω Κουφονησιού, αυτό το όμορφο απόγευμα του Σαββάτου. Μετά η μικρή παρέα μεταφέρθηκε στο εμβληματικό, για το νησί, μπαρ Σορόκο, ακριβώς δίπλα στην θάλασσα , με τα κρυστάλλινα νερά να αντανακλούν τα χρώματα του ηλιου και το δροσερό αεράκι να φυσάει από την γειτονική Κέρο.  

Το Σορόκο μας έχει χαρίσει τα πιο χαλαρωτικά καλοκαιρινά απογεύματα, και έχει ταυτιστεί με τις ομορφότερες νυχτες μας στο νησί. Και να συμπληρώσουμε, ένα μοναδικό ρακόμελο. 

Το Πάρτυ της Ζωής μας

Η βραδιά συνεχίστηκε με τα φανταστικά tapas, τα υπέροχα cocktail και εννοείται άφθονο ρούμι. Η θέα στο Αιγαίο συμπλήρωσε την τέλεια εικόνα μιας αξέχαστης ημέρας, ενώ το “πάρτυ της ζωής μας” κράτησε μέχρι τις πολύ μικρές ώρες.

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Η Φωτογραφία μας

Ως φωτογράφοι γάμων σε ξεχωριστούς προορισμούς, έχουμε την τύχη να απαθανατίζουμε αυτές τις στιγμές και να αναδεικνύουμε τα ιδιαίτερα χαρακτηριστικά που κάνουν τους γάμους στις Κυκλάδες τόσο ξεχωριστούς. Τα Ελληνικά νησιά φημίζονται για τα μαγευτικά τους τοπία, τις καταγάλανες θάλασσες, τα παραδοσιακά λευκά σπίτια με τα γαλάζια παραθυρόφυλλα και τους γραφικούς ανεμόμυλους. Κάθε γωνιά αυτών των νησιών αποτελεί ένα ιδανικό σκηνικό για την αποτύπωση της αγάπης και της χαράς ενός ζευγαριού την ημέρα του γάμου τους. 

Φως, Χρώμα και Συναίσθημα

Η φωτογράφιση σε ένα τέτοιο περιβάλλον μας δίνει την ευκαιρία να δημιουργήσουμε εικόνες γεμάτες φως, χρώμα και συναίσθημα.Ένας γάμος στις Κυκλαδες δεν είναι απλά μια εκδήλωση. Eίναι μια εμπειρία που συνδυάζει την παράδοση με την ομορφιά της φύσης και την ανεκτίμητη αξία της αγάπης. Και εμείς, ως φωτογράφοι, νιώθουμε τυχεροί που μπορούμε να απαθανατίζουμε αυτές τις μοναδικές στιγμές και να τις μετατρέπουμε σε διαχρονικές αναμνήσεις.

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Wedding Planning & Design: Mya Wedding

Εκκλησία: Αγ.Γεώργιος Κουφονήσι
Παρτυ: Sorokos Bar

Νυφικό: Zoulias

Φωτογράφος γάμου Κουφονήσια:  archive Visual Storytellers

Deppy & Stelios // The Glamorous Wedding of the Year by MRCO

Glamorous wedding of the year

Deppy & Stelios

A fairytale wedding
orchestrated by MRCO

Ποιο είναι το πιο πολύτιμο δώρο που μπορείς να κάνεις στους φίλους σου; 

Να σταματήσεις για αυτούς το χρόνο, να τον περάσεις στο πάντα. 

Αυτή είναι η μυστική μας δύναμη. Κάθε εικόνα να γίνεται ένα ταξίδι και η κάθε στιγμή που καταγράφεται να παραμένει αναλλοίωτη. Για κάθε μια από αυτές τις στιγμές που κάνουν τη ζωή μας ξεχωριστή.

Πολλοί νομίζουν ότι είμαστε μόνο φωτογράφοι, αλλά αυτή είναι η επιφάνεια. Περισσότερο από τις εικόνες αγαπάμε τις ιστορίες που κρύβουν και μόνο εσείς και εμείς που τις μοιραζόμαστε, ξέρουμε. Οι περισσότεροι βλέπουν απλά μια όμορφη φωτογραφία.  


What is the most precious gift you can give to your friends? To freeze time for them, to capture it forever.

This is our superpower.

Each image becomes a journey back in time, and every captured moment remains unchanged. For each of these moments that make our lives special.


The bride

 

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The Groom

The Ceremony

The Party

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Ένας παραμυθένιος γάμος στα Τρίκαλα

Καθώς πλησιάζουμε στα Τρίκαλα, οι φωτεινές δέσμες του ήλιου μετά τη βροχή χαρίζουν ένα μαγικό φως στο γραφικό τοπίο. Ένα διπλό φωτεινό ουράνιο τόξο απλώνεται  θρασύτατα μπροστά μας! Δεν μπορούμε να αντισταθούμε στη σκέψη…
Πόσο ταιριάζει αυτό το “σημάδι” σε αυτό το ταξίδι.

Είναι όμορφες οι αναμνήσεις μας από τα Τρίκαλα  
Από τα γραφικά πλακόστρωτα της πόλης τα “στενά του Σακαφλιά”, γνωστά από το τραγούδι του Τσιτσάνη, μέχρι τις όχθες του Ληθαίου και τις παραδοσιακές πέτρινες κατοικίες που μας βγάζουν πάντα μια αίσθηση οικειότητας, σαν να είναι ο δικός μας τόπος.

Ένας γάμος που θα μπορούσε να είναι παραμύθι αν δεν είχε ήδη γίνει.
Μια πραγματικότητα ενορχηστρωμένη από τον μοναδικό MRCO

Δυο υπέροχοι άνθρωποι  ανάμεσα σε ένα  μωσαϊκό από φως, από χρώματα, από  αγκαλιές,

Κάτι σαν αυτό που λέγεται αγάπη.

Ένα  μαγευτικό πυροτέχνημα προορισμένο να  φυλακίζει το βλέμμα και να μένει ανεξίτηλο στις αναμνήσεις.

Η Τελετή

Στο Βαρούσι, στους πρόποδες του Κάστρου και σε απόσταση αναπνοής από τα Μανάβικα, ένα ιδιαίτερο κεφάλαιο στα Τρίκαλα, βρίσκεται ο Μητροπολιτικός Ναός του Αγίου Νικολάου, ανάμεσα στα  περίτεχνα αρχοντικά με την ιδιαίτερη αρχιτεκτονική τους, τα χαγιάτια και τις μακριές μαρκίζες. Σε αυτή την υπέροχη εκκλησία παντρεύτηκε η Ντέπυ το Στέλιο, το Σάββατο 25 Νοεμβρίου 2023.

Λατρέψαμε την κάθε επιλογή, από τα λουλούδια, την διακόσμηση μέχρι την κάθε μικρή λεπτομέρεια που είχε την υπογραφή του Mr.Co. Το ταλέντο του είναι αξεπέραστο και οι δημιουργίες του σε κάθε επίπεδο είναι μια πραγματική εμπειρία για κάθε ζευγάρι. 

Στα highlight  αυτής της τελετής, κρατάμε τα ατελείωτα χαμογελα,και αυτό το αίσθημα απέραντης και αδιάκοπης ευτυχίας.

Η Δεξίωση

Μια Μαγευτική Εμπειρία Γάμου στο Ananti Resort στα Τρίκαλα | Όταν η Πολυτέλεια Συναντά την Παράδοση

Η τοποθεσία του Ananti Resort, επάνω σε έναν καταπράσινο λόφο με θέα τα Τρίκαλα και τα επιβλητικά Μετέωρα, δημιούργησε το ιδανικό πλαίσιο για τη δεξίωση. Ήταν μια δεξίωση που συνδύασε την κομψότητα και την παράδοση, δημιουργώντας ένα μαγικό περιβάλλον για το ζευγάρι και τους καλεσμένους τους.

Το στιλ και η κομψότητα επικράτησαν σε κάθε λεπτομέρεια. Ο χώρος της δεξίωσης ήταν διακοσμημένος με φινέτσα και γούστο, δημιουργώντας έναν περιβάλλον που αντανακλούσε την προσωπικότητα του ζευγαριού. Ο φωτισμός δημιούργησε  μια μαγική ατμόσφαιρα, ενώ οι καλεσμένοι περιπλανήθηκαν σε έναν κόσμο ονειρεμένο.

Απόλαυσαν μια εκλεκτική γαστρονομική εμπειρία, με πιάτα που συνδύασαν την παραδοσιακή ελληνική κουζίνα με τις πιο σύγχρονες γαστρονομικές τάσεις. Συνολικά, η δεξίωση του γάμου στο Ananti Resort ήταν ένα παραμυθένιο ταξίδι στον κόσμο της πολυτέλειας, της παράδοσης και της αγάπης. Μια βραδιά που θα μείνει αξέχαστη για το ζευγάρι και όλους όσους είχαν την τιμή να μοιραστούν αυτήν την ξεχωριστή στιγμή.

Ταλαντούχοι καλλιτέχνες σε live εμφανίσεις, δημιούργησαν ένα μουσικό ταξίδι, συνδυάζοντας σύγχρονες επιτυχίες με κλασικά κομμάτια που δεν άφησαν κανέναν ασυγκίνητο.

Οι ρυθμοί των χάλκινων οργάνων των Τρικάλων πρόσθεσαν έναν αέρα παράδοσης στη βραδιά, κάνοντας την ακόμα πιο ξεχωριστή.
Συμμετείχαν ενεργά στη μαγική ατμόσφαιρα της δεξίωσης. Με τους ήχους τους, δημιούργησαν μια γέφυρα χρόνου, και ο ρυθμός τους ένα αναπόσπαστο μέρος της μουσικής πανδαισίας.  Ήταν απλά συναρπαστικοί.

Η επιλογή των παιδιών να τα συμπεριλάβει στη δεξίωση ήταν ένας υπέροχος τρόπος να τιμήσουν την τοπική κληρονομιά και να προσδώσουν μια ακόμα πιο αυθεντική νότα στη γιορτή τους.

 

A fairy tale wedding in Trikala

As we approach Trikala, the bright rays of the sun after the rain cast a magical light on the picturesque landscape. A double bright rainbow stretches boldly in front of us. We can’t help but think… how perfectly this ‘sign’ fits into this journey.”

Our memories of Trikala are beautiful. From the picturesque cobblestone streets of the city’s ‘Sakafliá,’ known from Tsitsanis’ song to the banks of the Litheos River and the traditional stone houses that always give us a sense of familiarity, as if this is our home.

A wedding that could have been a fairy tale if it hadn’t already happened. 
A reality orchestrated by the unique MRCO

Two wonderful people amidst a mosaic of light, colors, and embraces. Something akin to what is called love. A magnificent fireworks display, destined to captivate your gaze and remain indelible in your memory.

Deppy & Stelios

Deppy and Stelios’ wedding in Trikala was a  dream brought to life. The symphony of nature’s beauty, the heartfelt connection between the couple, and the vibrant tapestry of Greek traditions blended seamlessly to create an unforgettable celebration. As the sun gracefully descended below the horizon, casting its warm glow upon the newlyweds, the world seemed to hold its breath, captivated by the harmonious fusion of love and natural splendour. It was a moment etched forever in the hearts of all fortunate enough to witness this extraordinary event, leaving a lasting imprint of enchantment and beauty that transcends time.

The Ceremony

In Varousi, at the foot of the Castle and just a stone’s throw away from Manavika, a special chapter in Trikala, unfolds at the Metropolitan Church of St. Nicholas. Surrounded by elaborate mansions showcasing unique architecture, charming yards, and long arched verandas, Deppy and Stelios exchanged their vows in this beautiful church on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

We cherished every choice, from the flowers and decorations to every small detail that bore Mr.Co’s signature. His talent is unparalleled, and his creations, at every level, provide a genuine experience for every couple. The highlight of this ceremony was the endless smiles and the feeling of boundless and uninterrupted happiness.

The Reception

A Magical Wedding Experience at Ananti Resort in Trikala | Where Luxury Meets Tradition

The location of Ananti Resort, perched on a lush hill overlooking the imposing Meteora, provided the perfect backdrop for the reception. It was an event that seamlessly blended elegance and tradition, crafting a magical atmosphere for the couple and their guests.
Style and sophistication were evident in every detail. The reception venue, adorned in the unique design flair of Mr.Co, exuded finesse and taste, creating an ambience that mirrored the couple’s personality. The lighting set a magical tone, and guests meandered through a dreamlike world.
Guests relished an eclectic culinary experience, with dishes fusing traditional Greek cuisine with the latest gastronomic trends. Overall, the wedding reception at Ananti Resort unfolded as a fairytale journey into the realms of luxury, tradition, and love — a night that will linger in the memories of the couple and all those privileged to share in this special moment.

The couple enlisted talented artists who crafted a musical journey, seamlessly blending modern hits with classic pieces that stirred every heart. The rhythmic brass instruments of Trikala infused a touch of tradition, enhancing the evening’s uniqueness. They actively contributed to the magical atmosphere, creating a temporal bridge with their sounds, seamlessly becoming an integral part of the musical symphony. It was simply captivating.

The couple’s decision to include them in the reception was a wonderful tribute to local heritage, adding an even more authentic note to their celebration.

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Β&W: Σαν μυστικό που περιμένει να ανακαλυφθεί.

Η κομψότητα συνδέεται διαχρονικά με το ασπρόμαυρο. Οι αντιθέσεις του ασπρόμαυρου αναδεικνύουν την ομορφιά στην απλότητα και αιχμαλωτίζουν τη στιγμή χωρίς παρεμβάσεις. Αυτή η κλασική προσέγγιση στη φωτογραφία έχει μια αδιανόητη δυναμική.

Η ασπρόμαυρη φωτογραφία είναι συνομήλικη με την τέχνη της ίδιας της φωτογραφίας. Το έγχρωμο εμφανίστηκε πολύ αργότερα και μετά από πολλές αναζητήσεις. Έκτοτε υπάρχει μια “διαμάχη” ανάμεσα στο ασπρομαυρο και το έγχρωμο. Για σχεδόν έναν αιώνα στην ιστορία της φωτογραφίας, όλες οι επιλογές περιορίζονταν στο ασπρόμαυρο. Η γλώσσα της τέχνης χτίστηκε πάνω σε τόνους του γκρι, στη σκιά και στο φως.

Δηλώνουμε λάτρεις της ασπρόμαυρης φωτογραφίας και αντιστεκόμαστε σθεναρά στις εντάσεις του χρώματος που κλέβει την παράσταση από το θέμα μας. Από την καρδιά της φωτογραφίας μας.

Λίγα Λόγια

Με όσα λόγια αληθινά, ντύνεις την αγάπη,
Λέξεις που αδίστακτα περιγράφουν αυτό που νιώθει η καρδιά.
Και για τα αλλά, εκείνα που θα μείνουν ανείπωτα,
κρυμμένα, έχουμε εικόνες.
Εικόνες που άλλοτε γίνονται ποίηση, άλλοτε μιλούν απλά και δίνονται απλόχερα σε όσα η καρδιά εμπιστεύεται. Σε αυτά που αγαπά. Εικόνες που μιλάνε για σκέψεις, έννοιες, για σύννεφα ονειρικά ζεστά και ζωηρά, μικρά η μεγάλα, έντονα και τρυφερά. πολλά και διαφορετικά. 

Μιλούν για όλα. Μιλούν για εσάς. Με πάθος. Βαθιά και αληθινά, για τη δική σας ιστορία. Και τη δική μας.
Στις ιδιαίτερες σας στιγμές, μας τιμά, η επιλογή και η αγάπη σας, και πάντα θα έχουμε για εσάς μια ξεχωριστή θέση στην καρδιά μας. 

Απέχοντας πολύ από τα στερεότυπα της τυπικής φωτογραφίας γάμου, αναζητούμε τις λέξεις που θα αποκαλύψουν την προσωπική σας διαδρομή, και τις κάνουμε εικόνες που αφηγούνται την ιστορία σας.

Υπάρχει μια μαγεία σε όλο αυτό. Και είναι μέσα μας, απρόβλεπτη, και αληθινή.

Αυτός είναι ο ρόλος μας.
Και αυτό είναι το δώρο μας σε εσάς.

Η αξία του είστε εσείς.

B&W: Like a secret waiting to be discovered.

Elegance remains timeless in the realm of black and white. The contrasts between black and white not only emphasize beauty in simplicity but also capture moments without distractions. This classic approach to photography holds incredible power.

Black and white photography is synonymous with the essence of photography itself. Color emerged much later, following extensive exploration. Since then, a ‘conflict’ has persisted between black and white and color. For nearly a century in the history of photography, choices were confined to black and white. The language of art was constructed using tones of gray, playing with shadows and light.

We proudly declare ourselves aficionados of black and white photography, staunchly resisting the overpowering intensities of color that can steal attention from our subject. From the core of our photography.

Black and white photography is intricately connected to class and elegance, creating an aesthetic that timelessly exudes sophistication. The contrasts of black and white highlight beauty in simplicity, managing to capture the moment in a unique way. This classic approach to photography adds an air  value, reflecting an image of elegance through time.

Brief Insight

With sincere expression, love is cherished.
Words that courageously articulate sentiments. From the heart.
And for the unspoken, concealed remnants, we possess images. Images that are sometimes transformed into poetry, at times speak plainly, and generously bestow upon what the heart believes. Images that articulate thoughts, concepts, dreamlike, warm, and vibrant clouds— small or large, intense and tender. Numerous and diverse. They speak of everything. They speak of you. With passion. 

Profoundly and genuinely, for your narrative. And ours.

In your precious moments, your trust and love honor us, and we will always reserve a special place in our hearts for you.

Far from the clichés of conventional wedding photography, we seek the words that will unveil your individual journey and transform them into images that narrate your story.
There is magic in all of this. And it resides within us, unpredictable and true.

This is our role. And this is our gift to you.

Their value is you.

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CREDITS

Event Designer and Decoration : MRCO

Event Venue: Ananti Resort
Live Singer petros_iakovidis
Traditional  Band Trikala “Chalkina”

Florist: Studio 7
A/V: Music Essentials

Food Catering: Ananti Resort
Bar catering: Retous Project

Constructions :  Boxify Logistics
Furniture and Equipment:  Stylebox
White Lilac
Creation Rentals
Floor and Tents: Arbilias

Video: Kostas Kastanakis

Wedding Photography:  arChive Visual Storytellers

Maria & Martin // Wedding in Folegandros

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Maria & Martin in Folegandros

 

There is no final one. Kisses are infinite

 

untouched beauty that will totally captivate you

Folegandros Wedding Photographer

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You made it

// Maria & Martin

folegandros wedding photographer

We keep thinking about how precious it has become for us to discover hidden treasures in people we meet along the way. How each time, a whole new world is revealed to us. How a fraction of their journey marks our own. There is an importance in these moments we share. In these moments, our whole existences converge, and this is transformed into a special bond of magic. 

_She said yes

Maria and Martin got married in Folegandros. On a lovely summer day, when all was well with the world.

_Wedding in Folegandros

Folegandros was named after the Son of king Minos, Shining under the Aegean sun. This off-the-beaten-path destination, with its untouched beauty, totally captivates you. Whether it is the luminous blue, the unadulterated style of its timeless traditional Cycladic architecture, or the sculpted sunkissed seashores, you will fall for it anytime.

±Tips “rakómelo” try the famous spirit of the Island. 

We relate!

Folegandros Chora, the small town built inside the old Castle dating back to Medieval times., is one of the most picturesque sights on the Island. Bougainvillaeas leaning over the balconies, sugar-cube whitewashed houses, and sheer cliff drops convey the Island’s ethereal and wild beauty. 
This unique part of the Aegean, the azure waters and the secluded coves have always been an attractive and intriguing wedding destination, identified with memorable images. It is an unending inspiration for us, making our wedding photography an exceptional experience for your most romantic moments.

Vows of Love become a fairy tale on this small Island. 

_About the day before

On the day before the wedding, families and loved ones went on a daily cruise to Katergo, located on the Island’s southern coast.
It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island and one of the wildest!  

A cocktail party took place in the evening by the pool at Fata Morgana. 

_The wedding ceremony

The ceremony took place at The Church of Panagia the Virgin Mary (Virgin Mary)
An impressive whitewashed church waiting to be discovered, towering above the Chóra. A long stone path leads to it. Allegedly built on the site of an ancient temple, the church hosts ancient immured inscriptions and statues of pedestals in its yard and interior. Tradition has it that the silver-plated icon of the Virgin Mary is miraculous. Linked to pirate stories, the icon is carried around the town in a procession held yearly on Easter Sunday.

Martin, his family and friends walked up the rocky path from Pounda square to the church. 

 

 

Maria, accompanied by her bridesmaids, followed the same route to the top of the church, where Martin’s father and his best man were playing their trumpets in the ambience of this absolutely captivating scenery. Mr Hardenberger is one of the world’s leading soloists, and this was an extraordinary personal performance. The moments mellowed to the golden notes, and as the trumpets blew softly away,

The time had come.

We always take a step back when the bride’s father hands the bride to the groom. There are no words strong enough, and we stand still.

_The Greek Orthodox ceremony

The wedding ceremony of the Greek Orthodox Church is an ancient and evocative service by which a man and a woman are united together “In Faith, and in Oneness of Mind, in Truth, and in Love”, acknowledging that their Love is rooted in God, who is Love itself. The marriage ceremony is abundant with symbols that reflect the essential and vital elements of marriage: Love, Mutual respect, Equality and Sacrifice.
The Traditions observed today have special meanings and significance. These symbolic actions are often repeated three times, stressing the belief in the Holy Trinity, in which God is represented as the father, the Son, and The Holy Spirit.
In the Orthodox tradition, the wedding ceremony comprises two services. The first is the Service of Betrothal, or Engagement ceremony, during which the rings are exchanged. The second is the Service of Marriage or Crowning, during which prayers are offered for the couple, the crowns of marriage are placed on their heads, the common cup is shared, and the ceremonial walk takes place around the table.

After the bride and groom’s grand exit and the traditional rice toss, we whisked them away for some alone time, and the guests headed to the  Blue Cuisine for the wedding reception party to follow.

We could not resist taking photographs of the newlyweds on our way down the hill as the sun slowly set into the eternal blue of the Aegean.

_About the reception

A party that survives a one-and-a-half electricity shortage is a party indeed! No comments are required.

Top Highlights: Kisses for All

 

According to Swedish tradition, if the bride or groom leaves the reception for any reason, any guest can request a kiss from the newlywed left behind. Well, it was meant to be.

_About the next day

This Greek summer day found this beautiful unity of people sharing brunch by the seaside in Angali. The sense of completeness and satisfaction was overwhelming.  

Images from the heart

For those meant to be...

As wedding photographers, our couple is the most essential part of a wedding. They are what this day is all about. They are all that matters at the end of the day.
We care to hand them back the courtesy of their choice in us. Precious memories.

We strongly believe in the importance of wedding photography. It will capture your memories; it will tell a story. But not just any story. It will reveal a beautiful story of your special day, a day you will never forget. A story that you can share with your loved ones. A story that will stay with you to treasure forever.

In this story, you will never see your flowers wilt, your dress shall not be worn just this once, and your shoes shall never go back into their box. This is our perspective and our promise to you.

In this story, you will never see your flowers wilt, your dress shall not be worn just this once, and your shoes shall never go back into their box. This is our perspective and our promise to you.

Our advice to you

Make sure you hold onto those memories and not look back and wish you had hired the right photographer.

Photography isn’t about a camera;
it is about capturing a story.

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Event Designer: Time for Elegance
Pre-wedding party: Fata Morgana
Bridal preps: Blue Sand
Grooms preps: Provalma
Church: Panagia Folegandros
Wedding Dress Designer: AthenaV
Event Venue: Blue Cuisine
Catering:  Blue Cuisine

Folegandros Wedding Photography & Videography:  archive Visual Storytellers

Marina & Ernesto // Wedding in Corfu

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Marina & Ernersto in Corfu

Love is not to say, but to know

A true homage to elegance and love

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// Marina & Ernesto

We keep thinking about how precious it has become for us to discover hidden treasures in people we meet along the way. How each time, a whole new world is revealed to us. How a fraction of their journey marks our own. There is an importance in these moments we share. In these moments, our whole existences converge, and this is transformed into a special bond of magic. 

_She said YES!

Marina and Ernesto got married in Corfu. On a lovely summer day, when all was well with the world.

_Wedding in Corfu

Corfu has an enormous cultural heritage and exceptional glamour, a source of inspiration for us. Combined with innumerable natural beauties and a unique aura, it is one of the most attractive wedding destinations. It is known that the island of Corfu has always been identified with mythical images. We relate. 

Vows of love become a fairy tale in the streets of the historic village of Kassiopi. For us as destination wedding photographers, the old town’s backdrop is an unending inspiration, making our wedding photography an exceptional experience for your most romantic and fabulous moments.

Weddings in Corfu are all about finesse and destination melding to perfection. Marina & Ernesto’s stunning Greek-Cuban-Catholic wedding was a true homage to elegance and love. They absolutely fell in love with Corfu, but they had one more reason to do so, as Marina’s mother hails from these parts.

_About the day before

On the day before the wedding, a wonderful group of friends and loved ones were formally invited ar the Corfu Palace Hotel for a welcome party by the pool. A luxury hotel in the heart of Corfu Town, overlooking the 15th-century Old Fortress and the majestic Garitsa Bay was the ultimate introduction to the Corfu experience, with a touch of royalty, reflecting the traditional Corfiot finesse and romance.

A multi-cultured group of guests from around the globe made this a very colourful party.  

_The Ceremony

The Catholic ceremony took place at Saint Jacob’s Cathedral in the Old city of Corfu.
Saint Jacob’s Catholic Church is one of the most beautiful 16th-century architectural creations one can find in the old town of Corfu. The facade of the Cathedral is similar to Venetian temples, so typically baroque.

His family and loved ones accompanied Ernesto, and a group of traditionally dressed Corfian musicians walked him to the church. There was a feeling that the whole town was attending in one way or another.
In anticipation, Marina was also accompanied by her father and the traditional Corfian guitarists, playing in the ambience of these extraordinary moments.
We always take a step back when the bride’s father hands the bride to the groom. This moment is absolutely captivating.

The ceremony has begun, and passages from Holy Bible are being read by the priest while the couple exchanges vows of eternal love.
After the bride and groom’s grand exit and the traditional rice toss, we whisked them away for some alone time, and the guests headed to the Triklino Estate for the elegant reception party to follow.

We could not resist taking photographs of the newlyweds in this historic town with so much of the Venetian grace.

_The reception | Triklino Estate

Triklino Estate is where nature, luxury and history meet. Offering total serenity in acres of centenary olive groves, cypress and oak trees, a true fairy tale.
The decor was everything one could imagine. But more. Victoria Martini and her team did an outstanding job filling the space with fairy lights, elegant centrepieces and chandeliers.
The floral arrangements were stunning. Delicate flowers were placed on the table surrounds and coverings. It was a woodland fairytale forest brought to life in a way that would convince even the most sceptical of guests that fairytales do exist.

_About the next day

This Greek summer day found this beautiful unity of people sharing lunch by the seaside. The sense of completeness and satisfaction was overwhelming. 

Images from the heart

For those meant to be...

As wedding photographers, the most essential part of a wedding is our couple. They are what this day is all about, and they are all that matters at the end of the day. 

We care to hand them back the courtesy of their choice in us. Precious memories.

We strongly believe in the importance of wedding photography. It will capture your memories; it will tell a story. But not just any story. It will reveal a beautiful story of your special day, a day you will never forget. A story that you can share with your loved ones. A story that will stay with you to treasure forever. 

In this story, you will never see your flowers wilt, your dress shall not be worn just this once, and your shoes shall never go back into their box. This is our perspective and our promise to you.

Our advice to you

Make sure you hold onto those memories and not look back and wish you had hired the right photographer.

Photography isn’t about an expensive camera; it is about capturing a story.

See more of our destination wedding videos at  www.rchive.gr and get in touch for your event at info@rchive.gr. We are available Worldwide.

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Event Designer: Victoria Martini Events 
Church: Catholic Cathedral (Duomo)
Event Venue: Triklino Estate

Dress Designer: Stylianos
Music:  Lakis Skiadopoulos
Florist: Rizos Garden
Catering:  Venetian Well 
Bar catering: The Botanist
Desserts: Cake Boutique
Hair: Celebrity Hair Studio
Make-up Artist:  Nasos Grammenos

Wedding Photography & Videography:  archive Visual Storytellers

Aggeliki & Foivos // Wedding in Koufonisi

The magical island cluster in unspoilt small cyclades

Angeliki & Foivos in koufonisia

Once upon a time

Maximus, maxima, maximum

Adjective Superlative: greatest, highest, utmost, leading.

When passion fuels your life, in authenticity, in love, emotions flow and it feels like a brake being released.
It takes what it takes, to live in such a way and to have derived the maximum.

 

in the heart of cyclades

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// Angeliki & Foivos

 

Τα Κουφονήσια Αυτό το μαγικό σύμπλεγμα των δυο νησιών, στο μικρότερο νησί των Κυκλάδων. Το ψαροχώρι που διατηρεί ακόμα αυτή την υπέροχη παρθενική ομορφιά του. Τα δύο αυτά μικρά νησιά, διάσημα για τα παραδεισένια νερά και το μαγευτικό φυσικό τοπίο. Μοναχικές παραλίες, αστραφτερή θάλασσα, ανάγλυφα Aιγαιοπελαγίτικα βράχια, γραφικά ασβεστομένα σπίτια, το νησί με τη μοναδική ηρεμία και μια ενέργεια που σε παρασύρει στην ανεμελιά των εφηβικων σου χρόνων.

_Αγγελική & Φοίβος

Χωρίς άλλα λόγια. Η αγάπη είναι από μόνη της πληθωρική. Και καταλαμβάνει ότι την περιβάλει, ότι την αφορά.

Ο εμβληματικός λευκός ανεμόμυλος στα αριστερά της προκυμαίας του λιμανιού που μοιάζει να σε καλωσορίζει, ήταν το σημείο συνάντησης αυτής της τεράστιας παρέας, και η αφετηρία αυτού που θα ακολουθούσε την ημέρα του γάμου Pre-wedding party #Mylos Bar 

Ο γάμος έγινε στο γραφικό εκκλησάκι της Παναγιάς στο Κάτω Κουφονήσι. Καΐκια σαν λευκές πινελιές πάνω στη θάλασσα, πολύχρωμες φιγούρες.
Φωνές, ζωή, ευτυχία.
Αυτή η καινούργια, αρχή, η συνέχεια, η παντοτινή αγάπη να περνάει εδώ σε άλλη διάσταση.

Πορί. Μια παραλία όνειρο, που την αποκαλούν και παράδεισο. Και όχι άδικα. Εδώ σχεδιαστηκε και στήθηκε διά χειρός MRCO το απίστευτο περιβάλλον, με boho chic διάθεση, ένα τέλειο πάντρεμα αρμονίας με το φυσικό περιβάλλον στο Πορί. Πάντα μια έκπληξη να βλέπεις αυτή τη μεταμόρφωση.

Ίσως από τα πιο έντονα πάρτι για αυτό το καλοκαίρι. Με ειδικές ευχαριστίες στον Σάκη Ρουβα, που η παρουσία του πάντα ξεκινάει μια μικρή επανάσταση.
This party was spectacular!

Koufonisia. This magical cluster of two islands, the smallest islands in the Cyclades. A fishing village that still retains its extraordinary unspoiled beauty. Koufonisia are famous for their heavenly waters and enchanting natural scenery. Lonely beaches, sparkling sea, sculpted Aegean rocks, picturesque whitewashed houses, on an island with unique tranquillity and energy that seduces you into the carelessness of your teenage years.

_Angeliki & Foivos

No further comments. Love itself is exuberant. And it occupies everything that surrounds it, everything that concerns it.

The iconic white windmill to the left of the harbour waterfront that seems to welcome you was the meeting point for this vast group and the starting point for what was to follow on the wedding day.
Pre-wedding party #Mylos Bar 

The wedding ceremony took place in the picturesque church of Panagia in Kato Koufonisi. Boats (called kaikia in Cyclades), like white strokes in the sea, colourful figures, voices, and life. May this new beginning, the continuation, and eternal love pass into another dimension.

Pori. A dream beach very often referred to as paradise. This is only fair. Here, the unique environment, designed and built by MRCO, with a chic boho mood, is perfectly harmonious with the natural environment in Pori. Always a surprise to see such a transformation.

Perhaps one of the most intense parties for this summer. Special thanks to Sakis Rouvas, whose presence always starts a small revolution.
This party was spectacular!

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For those meant to be...

Η φωτογραφία γάμου δεν χρειάζεται να ακολουθεί στερεότυπα. Αυτή είναι μια απόφαση που πήραμε πολύ νωρίς. Στον συναρπαστικό κόσμο των εικόνων μας, κάθε ζευγάρι μας πρέπει να παραμένει μοναδικό.

Destination Wedding Photography does not have to follow stereotypes. And this is a choice we made a long time ago. In our fascinating world of Storytelling, every one of our couples must remain unique.

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Event Designer – Wedding Planner |  MRCO

Music, Light & Sound Design | Music Essentials
Floral Design and Flowers | Pavlos Workshop
Wedding Rental Services | White Lilac
Wedding Furniture Rentals | Stylebox & Tore
Wedding Catering Services | Dipnosofostirion
Pre-wedding party Venue | Mylos

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Cinematographer Astypalea // Travel Diaries

An unspoilt island, your unique destination

Cinematographer Astypalea

Take me back to those brown,rocky mountains,
to that long, winding road,
to the brilliant sun,
shining in a clear, blue sky.”

Astypalea Cinematographer

“Sea, autumnal sweetness, islands bathed in light, the diaphanous cloak of delicate rainfall clothing Greece’s eternal bareness. “Happy the person,” I thought, “who is deemed worthy, before dying, to sail the Aegean.” This world offers many pleasures: women, fruit, ideas. But I think no pleasure exists that plunges a person’s heart into Paradise more than the joy of cutting across this sea on a gentle autumn day, murmuring the name of each island. Nowhere else are you transported from truth to dream with such serenity and ease. Boundaries fade; the mast of even the most dilapidated ship sprouts buds and grapes. Here in Greece, truly, necessity blossoms most certainly into a miracle.

― Nikos Kazantzakis, Zorba the Greek

Aura the mortal daughter of the Titan. Gliding in the wind like the air, she vanishes and appears bringing along with her, this irresistible breeze.

Our very own Aura. An old schooner, rich in tales and endless sails. At the far edge of the Aegean Sea, our island. Refuge to those who seek unique and carefree holidays, on secluded beaches, listening only to the sounds of the sea and happiness. Until the next summer.

Some will say we organize cruises. This is only part of the truth. What we actually do is share with you an unforgettable experience. To remember, look back to and dream for.

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Cinematographers lost in greek summer

Travelling is part of our job description. And one of the main reasons we love wedding photography so much. We have to admit that even vacations involve, planning, framing and imagining how we could offer you an unforgettable experience on each island, but make no mistakes we love every moment of this pre-visualization. So, every year we put pins on our map. Some of them we accomplish some of them we leave for another time.

We love to stroll around the islands, discover and feel its vibe, see and get to know the kind of people that would choose it for their vacation or their wedding and randomly, or not, discover our favourite locations and our favourite times of the day. This summer Astypalea had its pin and was our target. Astypalea, the butterfly-shaped island, located exactly where the Dodecanese meets the Cyclades, with the bluer-than-blue seas, the crystalline waters and the beautiful beaches is for any visitor a unique discovery.

Love at first sight. As you disembark, you immediately feel the calm of the island. Νothing like the usual port, Agios Andreas is the first hint of what you are about to discover.
The endless snake-shaped country road led us through rocky brown hills under the bluest sky to an even bluest seashore. The air smelled of thyme and the golden sun was caressing our faces. Not a hint of wind this day, the sea was glowing silver wherever you set your eyes. This was so close to paradise. Or was it?

We have visited quite a number of islands, many of which are already listed in our favourites. And this is to be one of them.
Here everything runs at your own pace, to compliment your senses and welcome your stay. And all is well. With the world.
On an impulse I found myself to exclaim  “I’m happy” Just like you feel when you’re in love. And here you will always find something special to love.

The island charmed us witch its beauty and embraced us in its tranquillity and harmony. There is something contagious about this peace.
The main village, Chora unfolds itself from the top of the hill, through the dominating Venetian castle, the whitewashed houses down to our feet. The Castle of Querini an amazing sight to see, royally standing on the top of the hill build in dark stone, a strange contrast to the white-walled cluster of houses around it. Uniform white houses, with blue stutters and wooden balconies in total balance. Very small churches clustered together is a sight we have never seen before anywhere in the Aegean.
The portrait of Chora with its white body and ocean blue heart, down to the age-old windmills on the ridges leaves us speechless.
The endless uncultivated land and hills bathed by the serene sea creating tranquil bays… we could go on for ever.
Not intending to seem like another guide to the island, we could not resist a few words about what you shouldn’t miss.

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Around the island of Astypalea with Avra Cruises

Our boat photography and film project for Avra Cruises

A privately owned 16-meter wooden yacht, which is available for daily or weekly cruises on the inaccessible beaches of Astypalea island, is a project that we instantly connected to. We spent a couple of days on board the Avra, cruising out in the blue, exploring, experiencing and documenting. One of our niche specialities is boat photography. A speciality we innocently and unintentionally stumbled into many years ago through our genuine passion for the Sea.

Our company will provide you with extensive experience in the field of Boat Photography and Cinematography. Below you can find a few of our favourite boat photos. In our section Travels, you can also discover more wonderful destinations and share our experience.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Images from the heart

For those meant to be...

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