Can you imagine saying ‘I Do’ on the side of a cliff, on a Greek island? We couldn’t either, but Theresa and Christof did! For their gorgeous elopement in Santorini, Greece they incorporated touches of pastel shades into stunning floral arrangements, which paired perfectly with a sea of blue as the backdrop. The result was an unforgettable fairytale seven years in the making.
A fan of glitter, bride Theresa was looking for a shimmery and natural bridal gown to tie the knot. When she found Stella York Style 7340, it was simply love at first sight! She tried on nine more dresses but kept going back to this beautiful style! In the end, she sealed the deal with her first choice, Stella York Style 7340, for a stunning bridal look that is equal parts whimsical and romantic.
Laura Matzen Fotografie was there to capture every magical moment, from their intimate ceremony to their jaw-dropping first dance at sunset. This stunning elopement shows off everything Santorini has to offer — our only wish was that we could have been there! Keep scrolling to see a truly unforgettable wedding.
Tell us about your proposal!
It was on a rainy day, right after I got my driver’s license. Christof took me to the place where we had our first date and asked me so beautifully. We were engaged for seven years!
Describe your bridal style. How did you want to look on your wedding day? Tell us about your dress-shopping experience.
I wanted my dress to have glitter but also look natural! My dress from Stella York Style 7340 was perfect for my big day. It was the first wedding dress I tried on, and it was love at first sight! Shortly before I went to Brautbluete Bridal Shop, I discovered this gown on their Instagram page and immediately fell in love. After that, I tried on about nine more styles but kept going back to this gorgeous dress!
The top of the dress glittered so beautifully, and I wore a matching glittery veil to complete the look. It just looked so incredibly gorgeous when the light came on it— anyone who knows me just knows that I can’t do anything without glitter! This dress was definitely MY dress, and it fit me so well. I just loved it!
Tell us more about your wedding. What was your theme and colors? How did you make your wedding personal to your love story?
I just don’t really know where to start. I‘m still looking at pictures and do not really believe that this was our wedding. The wedding we’d been waiting for seven years — seven years of an engagement really started to feel like a lifetime!
We wanted to create a look that matched Santorini perfectly, and our wedding planner, Tie The Knot Santorini, made that dream come true! We started planning this beautiful day with them a year and a half before we got married, and from the very first contact until the day of, everything was so professional and fun.
We had a color palette with pastel shades of blue, lilac and rose. I always wanted a romantic pastel wedding, and I don’t know how, but Tie The Knot Santorini and our florist Betty Flowers Santorini created our fairytale. We were in love with the colors, the theme and the entire décor —it was so romantic and perfect!
What was the most special memory from that day?
My favorite memory of the day was our first dance at sunset with the fabulous and famous view of Santorini! I also loved the vow exchange during our ceremony, and the moment we said, “I do.”
We opted for an elopement for our “civil” wedding. So yes, we got married without any family or friends. ???? ?ℎ? ??? ?? ?? in the most beautiful place in the world for us… And it was the best decision we could have made. It was just magical!
Bride: @theresasa_
Groom: @christofsndr
Photography: Laura Matzen Fotografie
Wedding Planner: Tie The Knot Santorini
Florist: Betty Flowers Santorini
Bridal Salon: Brautbluete
Dress: Stella York Style 7340
Officiant: Eure Trauung
Venue: Cocoon Suites
Hair: @mariannanomikou
Makeup: Reina Bledaki
Decoration: Santorini Events, Weddings & Whimsy
Suit: @artofmen.de
Cheers to Theresa and Christof!
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