We both just wanted to say a huge thank you to Sam and Stu for what was an amazing 2 weeks and a beautiful wedding. Having travelled to Paxos on numerous occasions as a child I honestly didn’t think that any wedding could meet our rather idealised expectations of a wedding there but Sam and Stu went above and beyond in every single aspect. After meeting with them last year in Gaios as a (very) newly engaged couple they instantly created an excellent impression and their experience of doing this shone through straight away. We were lucky enough to have a look at various venues whilst on holiday that they recommended but it was only when we hired a boat to take a look at Ben’s Bar on Monodendri beach that we both knew we had found our venue and could begin planning.
Over the next few months in the UK they both provided an extremely tailored and bespoke service that made us feel like we were their only client and as our stress levels went up the level of service and attention to detail only got better. Lisa had pretty fixed ideas, but to have a couple who live on the island and can run us through the practicalities and limitations of what we can and can’t do helped enormously and we quickly started relaxing and building up a picture of just how good it was going to be.
Upon arriving they were always available on emails dealing with the smallest things and we met with them a number of times to go over the details and as every meeting was done in view of the sea with a glass of wine in hand they were always something we looked forward to. They obviously have strong relationships with their suppliers and it’s nice to hear that everyone has come across them in some capacity from Ben to the boat hire people and most people in between so it was unsurprising when the wedding went off perfectly to plan.
The boat trip they organised, was perfect and everyone had a boozy afternoon of chatting and swimming on a beautifully decorated boat. The reception itself was a beautiful evening with amazing food in a stunning location. Ben had decorated the place perfectly and the food cooked by his mother was both rustic and delicious and perfectly Greek. In fact it turned out to be our best meal of the whole two weeks.
Needless to say we were very sad to leave but we are constantly reminded of just how special it was, as every time we bump into our guests they tell us it was not only the best wedding ever but their best holiday ever !! Thank you Sam and Stu for showcasing the island I fell in love with all those years ago and for going beyond our wildest dreams in making that day the happiest day of our lives. You’re worth your weight in gold!