Varkiza Greece Wedding + Island + Semi and David

I could use so many different words to describe Semi & David’s destination wedding. It was elegant, chic and just oh-so-pretty. Apart from the obvious stunning backdrop, Semi also planned all the wedding details herself and the end product was a true labour of love – and an exquisite one at that.

The day started with Semi getting ready in a room with a view at Divani Apollon Palace & Spa. I love Semi’s choice of Vera Wang dress which was teamed with a bespoke embroidered sash, accessories from Jenny Packham and a glittery pair of Louboutin shoes. The boys didn’t look too shabby either – David looked relaxed but dapper in a blue bow tie/trousers combo while the two best men’s turqouise green bow ties were a perfect match to the bridesmaids’ dresses.

I had visited the venue the day before but it really took my breath away when I arrived at Island and saw it all set up. It is such a perfect venue for a destination wedding with its chilled out atmosphere and jaw-dropping setting. Semi & David had chosen a full moon date for their wedding and it was just the icing on the cake, the sunset ceremony was quickly followed by the moon rising behind the hills – it was pure magic.

I could go on about it all day so maybe I should just shut up and let the pictures do the talking. Oh and do check back soon as I’ll be blogging their post-wedding shoot shortly (more pretties!).

Oh and when I said it was a full moon wedding, this is what I mean- here is a photo of the (epic) moon that night. It was massive!

CroozeJanuary 15, 2013 - 12:59 AM

Great photos! Love the first shots with the inside / outside contrast!

emmaOctober 1, 2012 - 7:35 PM

Beautiful couple, beautiful photos! xx

Andre BSeptember 30, 2012 - 11:17 PM

WOW! What a gorgeous wedding! These images are so beautiful from beginning to end!

RenataSeptember 28, 2012 - 10:24 AM

What a beautiful wedding and how skilfully captured! Any idea who did their stationery?

LOUSI BEZASeptember 15, 2012 - 11:04 PM

SO BEAUDIFUL WEDDING AND AMASING PHOTOS!!!! LOVE AND SUCCES IN YOUR LIFE.BEST WISHES AND SHANA TOVA, HAPPY NEW YEAR.
MIMI AND LOUSI BEZA

Lina & Teo RaphaelSeptember 14, 2012 - 7:36 AM

Fabulus Wedding, Lovely Couple, Amazing Pictures.

Lem LynchSeptember 11, 2012 - 7:34 PM

Beautiful photographs! Excellent use of natural light.

Becky MaleAugust 28, 2012 - 8:49 PM

Brilliant. I love the ‘Here comes the bride’ heart the little girl is carrying. The colour of the bridesmaids dresses are beautiful. Wonderful photos Shell

Sara RAugust 24, 2012 - 10:20 AM

Wow, just breathtaking photography Shell. I feel like I’ve been on holiday just looking at these! Xxx

SarahAugust 17, 2012 - 11:50 AM

Oh my World!!!! Semi I love & love & love your wedding pics, it is a brillant, amazing, fabulicious wedding :) , you did a fabulous planningm,the location, pics are elegant and brillant. love everything about it.xxxx

DominiqueAugust 14, 2012 - 11:45 AM

Just catching up on your blog. Wow these are beautiful. I love the evening portraits and the first dance shots. Also, you captured so much emotion in the shots of the bride dancing with Dad!

Sandra D. ParkerAugust 14, 2012 - 6:44 AM

I just love love love this wedding… with bright colors all around and the food, ohh my GOD!!! so delicious….
Great shots, my fave is that far island you shot!!!

adesignforwifeAugust 13, 2012 - 6:18 PM

wowzers! These pictures are so beautiful, the colours really stand out. A phenomenal job (as always) and instantly recognisable as your photos. Bet they loved them!

EllieAugust 13, 2012 - 1:15 PM

Abso-flippin-lutely gorgeous :)

LisaAugust 13, 2012 - 10:07 AM

Wow! Just beautiful Shell. Stunning images, the couple must be over the moon.

Neil DouglasAugust 13, 2012 - 10:07 AM

Amazing Shell, your use of colour is breathtaking.

JasonAugust 13, 2012 - 5:07 AM

Oh wow. These details are freaking outrageous! What an amazingly beautiful wedding, so wonderfully captured. This is stunningly beautiful.

Heather KAugust 12, 2012 - 11:56 PM

I adore how you noticed and captured every little (amazing!) detail. Incredible work!!

carolineAugust 12, 2012 - 8:34 PM

wow, what an incredible location and gorgeous details! truly great photos!

JESSIEAugust 12, 2012 - 7:41 PM

You are amazing! I love this wedding!

PJAugust 12, 2012 - 5:50 PM

you capture everything…great work. Congratulations!

MilesAugust 12, 2012 - 11:18 AM

Stunning photos! The color pallet used in the wedding is fabulous too. The full moon is just so lovely as well. What a perfect occasion!

RubénAugust 12, 2012 - 5:46 AM

Amazing place, stunning photos over here!!

sachin khonaAugust 11, 2012 - 5:20 AM

Your weddings are always full of frickin WIN!

KyleAugust 11, 2012 - 4:52 AM

These photos are an absolute dream, Shell. This couple has killer style and you captured it SO beautifully!

ChelseyAugust 10, 2012 - 10:31 PM

Incredible! I love her dress, and that lace table cloth and just WOW! What a great set!

HollyAugust 10, 2012 - 9:37 PM

Amazing work! Such a beautiful wedding!

SemiAugust 10, 2012 - 9:20 PM

Shella you are the best asset to any wedding… You have skills girl! x

Denis AdonisAugust 10, 2012 - 8:58 PM

I love this wedding, the colors are so beautiful, it look likes film. And you capture real emotional moments. Thank you very much for sharing, a big hug from Chile :)

Marie DonnAugust 10, 2012 - 3:37 PM

Oh my. Perfection.

Tracy MorterAugust 10, 2012 - 2:27 PM

What a stunning wedding! Amazing light.

DashaAugust 10, 2012 - 11:24 AM

Oh my, Shella! Love this so much! What an amazing wedding to photograph and what a beautiful place! Love how you captured it! Brilliant))

Kat HillAugust 10, 2012 - 10:59 AM

Crazy beautiful, Shell! Love absolutely everything about it!!!

AndriAugust 10, 2012 - 10:44 AM

Such a beautiful wedding and stunning photos x

Marie ManAugust 10, 2012 - 10:33 AM

Total Le Swoon Shell! Stunning wedding and photography…dreamy! x

Kat de Sarigny via FacebookAugust 10, 2012 - 10:25 AM

Stunning! So light and fresh!! Beautiful!!!! <3

KyleeAugust 10, 2012 - 10:23 AM

Love it all Shella!! Amazing wedding and amazing pics xx

Igor DembaAugust 10, 2012 - 8:52 AM

Right on the love spot Shell! So freaking good!!

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