Wedding Photographer Island Resort Athens Riviera The Residence  | Sandy and Odysseas

VANESSA & JOSEPH

A romantic, fashion-forward celebration on the Athenian Riviera, blending high-end style with heartfelt moments

If there was ever a wedding that felt like a romantic movie with an editorial twist, it was this one. Vanessa and Joseph tied the knot at the ultra-chic Island Resort Athens Riviera – The Residence, perched on the dreamy Athenian Riviera — and the entire day was overflowing with love, laughter, and seriously good style.

From the start, you could feel the buzz. Vanessa got ready in a sun-drenched suite, reading the sweetest letters from her people and glowing in silky white. Meanwhile, Joseph and his crew suited up a few floors away, toasting, laughing, and helping each other with ties in true best-man fashion. Both surrounded by love, nerves, and the best kind of anticipation.

The ceremony took place in a breathtaking Greek Orthodox church, bursting with colour and history. Vanessa walked down the aisle with the biggest smile, Joseph looked like he might burst with joy, and the exit? Absolute celebration — hands in the air, grins for days, guests cheering them on like rockstars.

Back at The Residence at Island Resort Athens Riviera, the magic unfolded. Let’s talk about that floral tunnel — cascading white blooms, glowing candles, and chandeliers peeking through the greenery. Total showstopper. Guests arrived dressed to the nines — sleek tuxes, glittering gowns, fashion-forward from head to toe — a truly international crowd who had flown in from all corners of the globe to celebrate this love story. From London to New York, Sydney to Beirut, this guest list was global, glamorous, and ready to party.

The vibe? Sophisticated, emotional, and full of fun. Everyone sipped on Aperol spritzes under the olive trees, caught golden hour overlooking the sea, and found their names on a statement seating chart under fairy lights. And then... the party truly began.

Long tables dressed in flowing white linens and floral runners were set under a canopy of lights. There was a champagne tower (yes, it overflowed gloriously), heart-melting speeches, tears of joy, and a first dance that made the entire guest list swoon. And when the lights went down? That dance floor came alive. Between Greek dances, money flying, and guests twirling until the early hours, it was a full-on celebration of love, life, and connection.

As wedding photographers who blends editorial elegance with candid storytelling, specializing in editorial-style destination weddings in Greece, this day was a dream. It had all the elements of a high-end destination wedding in Greece — incredible design, a breathtaking venue, impeccable fashion — but what made it unforgettable were the real moments. The hugs. The happy tears. The wild moves on the dance floor. The feeling of “we’re all in this moment together.”

Vanessa and Joseph’s wedding wasn’t just beautiful. It was alive. And we feel so lucky to have captured every bit of it.

From sleek tuxes and glittering gowns to barefoot twirls under the stars — this was a wedding night to remember.