Iris & Stephan — A Destination Wedding in Monemvasia, Greece
Iris and Stephan were married in Monemvasia, one of Greece's most striking medieval towns, where a whitewashed chapel and centuries-old castle walls set the scene for their ceremony and reception. From the morning preparations to their sparkler-lit send-off, every moment of the day was documented with an authentic, unposed approach.
A Monemvasia Wedding
A Traditional Greek Orthodox Ceremony
The couple exchanged vows in a Greek Orthodox ceremony, complete with the crowning ritual (stefana) and ring exchange, inside a small chapel overlooking the sea. Monemvasia's fortified old town — connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway — gave the ceremony a dramatic, timeless backdrop rarely found at other Greek wedding venues.
Getting Ready in Monemvasia
The morning began with quiet, intimate moments — Iris's dress, laughter with her bridesmaids, champagne toasts on a sun-drenched balcony, and Stephan sharing a final toast with his groomsmen by the water.
Wedding Portraits at Monemvasia Castle
As evening approached, the couple were photographed against Monemvasia's ancient castle walls and stone archways, using golden-hour light and sweeping sea views — one of the reasons this fortress town has become such a sought-after location for wedding photography in Greece.
Reception and Celebration
The night ended with dancing under the stars, a sparkler exit, and a joyful celebration that carried on until the early hours — a fitting finish to a Monemvasia destination wedding.