We took our first holiday as a couple to Paxos, and as we fell in love with each other, we fell in love with the island. That week, we bumped into a couple who said they’d been visiting for over 20 years… We thought that was a daft idea given there’s a whole world out there, but when it came time to leave we knew it was special, and a couple of years later, having tried to find somewhere that matched up, we knew there was nowhere else on earth we wanted to wed.
We booked our second trip to the island last year, and having found Sam and Stuart on the web, we met up with them on an unseasonably cold, wet day in September, hoping we’d made the right decision… But indeed we had!
We were married on 8th July 2011 at the beautiful Villa Mouzmouli, an ideal location suggested by Sam for it’s luxury and it’s spectacular views, which was perfect for our informal wedding with pool party and BBQ. Stuart arranged all the transfers and accommodation for our 36 guests. I’m only surprised he didn’t turn grey overnight, as I’m sure we weren’t the easiest group he’s handled. We think the relaxed Greek outlook has rubbed off on him!
The challenges we gave to Sam were all met, with our expectations exceeded - from the unforgettable Stag boat trip and the beauty treatments at the Hen pool party, to the Greek dancing by Sandra & Babis at Taka Taka restaurant. Sam even made it possible for our own musician from the UK to perform at the ceremony! Oh, and not forgetting arranging with the lovely Spiros at Carnayo restaurant for my friend Netty to take over his kitchen and make our wedding cake!
Many of our guests will be returning to the island now, as they loved the introduction you gave them to this paradise. All we can say is a big ‘thank you’ for an amazing wedding, and we can’t wait to see you guys as friends over the years to come.