Wedding Venue

It’s been a while since I last talked about my Solo Wedding in Santorini on the blog, yet I do talk about it every day and many of you are curious about everything ...

Today, I’ve chosen the venue, of course you’ve already seen many pictures and I’ve mentioned it in my article Wines of Santorini.

However, there are many details that I haven’t yet shared with you, especially you’ll discover a new excerpt from my book My Solo Wedding in Santorini, at the end of this article 😊

“It's penicillin that heals men, but it's the good wine that makes them happy.”
Alexander Fleming

So, no wonder I chose a vineyard, especially since you know how much I appreciate wine.
To tell the truth, out of the dozen proposals given by our wedding planner, we had selected 2, and yes, it is rare that I mention it, but my fiancé had participated in this selection phase.
He had chosen an elegant villa on the cliffs, and I picked a vineyard.

We wanted the same location for the ceremony and the reception, with a view of the caldera of course.

In 2016, I set foot on this island then unknown to me, to visit and decide on the location of the ceremony.

When I discovered Venetsanos Winery in Megalochori, I knew it was the perfect place!
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(These photos were taken in 2016 during my first visit 😊)

"Give me some coffee to change things that I can change. And wine to accept those that I cannot change. "
Unknown author

A year later, I had a lot to accept!

My fiancé had just abandoned me, our wedding was almost fully organised, I was excited to return to Santorini, I couldn't bring myself to lose that part of happiness.

The best decision of my life ...

And I have to say this venue was absolutely amazing for my Solo Wedding in Santorini, I couldn't have asked for better!

Excerpt from My Solo Wedding in Santorini or How he saved my life, by Laëtitia Nguyen

Already from the car park, I could not believe my eyes. The view of the caldera was breathtaking. A large stone staircase led to a magnificent terrace, the place for the ceremony, I imagined myself completely, holding my father’s arm to go down the stairs to join my future husband, with the sea as a witness. It was elegant and classic with these old stones everywhere, there was a big circle of seven metres in diameter, in pebbles drawn on the ground, perfect to determine the dance floor, and to suit any choreography.
 
The facilities were combined with the landscape, integrated into the cliff, which gave an undeniable and authentic charm to the place. The 250 square metre-terrace was wide enough to accommodate our ceremony, then all the reception after. I was captivated. The view, the space, the atmosphere, everything spoke to my heart and my mind. In addition, far from the city and the passage, the place seemed very intimate.
 
 
After the visit, I was treated to a tasting of the wines of the property, I was already conquered before, but it ended up convincing me that it was the ideal place. Sitting comfortably, watching the cliffs of Santorini, the caldera and the sea, I watched the ballet of the cruise ships below. I was surprised to imagine the moment, in a year I will be there again, drinking the same wine, admiring the same view, with my husband and our guests. A great feeling of joy and serenity overwhelmed me. [...]
  
Choosing this place was a decision that was going to change my life, and I did not know it yet…

Thanks again to all the providers of my Solo Wedding in Santorini:

​Dress: Atelier Pronovias, Shop Brides of Brisbane - Brisbane City (Australia)
Alterations: PQ Fashions, Brisbane City (Australia)
Shoes: Edward Meller (Day), Christian Louboutin (Evening)
Ring: Antique Cameo, Shop Precious Stones Brisbane (Australia)
Jewellery: Cassandra Lynne (U.S)
Tiara: JJ's House
​Clutch bag: Forever New
Jacket: Yves Salomon
Hairdressing, Makeup, Manicure: by myself
Wedding Planners: Divine Weddings Santorini, Maria Alexandrapoulos & Katerina Panagopoulou, Santorini (Greece)
Venue: Venetsanos Winery, Megalochori, Santorini (Greece)
Celebrant: John Kavallaris, Santorini (Greece)
Photographer: Alexander Hadji, Santorini (Greece)
Flowers: Betty Flowers, Santorini (Greece)
DJ & Light: Multimedia Events, Santorini (Greece)
Catering: Spicy Bites, Santorini (Greece)
Drinks: Wine from Venetsanos Winery, Champagne Cuvée Clovis (Maison Batillot & Fils, France)
Wedding cake: Petranart, Megalochori, Santorini (Greece)
Fireworks: Skylight Santorini Fireworks, Santorini (Greece)
Accommodation: Ampelonas Apartments, Imerovigli, Santorini (Greece)

More pictures in my  article My Solo Ceremony.
Read all the articles of my Solo Wedding in Santorini: HERE.
More excerpts from my book: HERE.
 
Next Article: August 28!
 
Love & Joy,
L.