{"id":652718,"date":"2017-11-27T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=652718"},"modified":"2017-11-27T10:48:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T16:48:08","slug":"cocoon-suites-santorini-elopement-will-take-breath-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/cocoon-suites-santorini-elopement-will-take-breath-away\/","title":{"rendered":"This Cocoon Suites Santorini Elopement Will Take Your Breath Away"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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We love when Junebug worlds collide, and that’s exactly what happened in this Cocoon Suites Santorini<\/a> elopement. Junebug members Ema Giangreco Weddings<\/a> and Alessandro Bordoni Films<\/a> were some of the amazing vendors who worked together to make Nicole and Michael’s elopement dreams come true. These two planned their destination elopement from Australia, so finding a wedding planner was #1 on their to-do list. Once they met Ema via Skype – thanks, technology – it was smooth sailing from there. Ema worked hard at referring vendors, like photographer Lilly Red Creative<\/a>, and putting together all the details of the day. Nicole and Michael’s relaxed vibe made for an easy-going and fun day of celebrating their love.<\/p>\n

Nicole and Michael<\/p>\n

The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Cocoon Suites Santorini<\/a>, Santorini, Greece<\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\nMichael<\/span> and<\/span> I were also fortunate to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alessandrobordoni.com\/\">Alessandro Bordoni Films<\/a> capture our elopement. Alex and<\/span> his partner were incredibly friendly and <\/span>kind. I was speechless when I first watch our wedding video. It is insanely beautiful. The wind on our wedding day was almost unbearable but Alex was able to work with it.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652729\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d4\/77\/d4770494fe64b1f2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652725\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/86\/6e\/866efabd9eb55980.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652726\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/84\/e4\/84e4f81d1e84ad86.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"2885571\">\r\n <script type=\"text\/javascript\" language=\"javascript\">\r\n !function(d,s,id){\r\n var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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After almost 11 years together and<\/span> a 6 year engagement, the only reason we really hadn’t married before this day was that we didn’t know where to start planning. <a href=\"http:\/\/emagiangreco.com\/\">Ema<\/a> made the process so easy and<\/span> stress free. We were based in Australia, and<\/span> Ema, in Italy, but with regular contact via Skype and<\/span> messenger, I was put at ease. I would also highly recommend eloping. The day was about Michael<\/span> and<\/span> I and<\/span> our love. It was stress free, in an absolutely beautiful location and<\/span> we enjoyed ourselves.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652731\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/da\/30daa4cf9e07bbf0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652732\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5d\/33\/5d33b7e449740d40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652733\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5a\/4e\/5a4e8fa38606ed62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652734\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d7\/5e\/d75ebf4ba3c132da.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\nThe whole idea of eloping was to make it a stress free wedding, which was the most important thing to us, and<\/span> this was definitely achieved. We wanted it to be an intimate ceremony and<\/span> one that we would remember for the rest of our lives together.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652736\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/9e\/a39e2ebcf1193ec5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652735\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3e\/da\/3edae3d02a897e22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652737\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/23\/b4\/23b461882db7be4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652738\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4b\/44\/4b4416ea0db795f0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652739\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8e\/47\/8e477e0438693d74.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652740\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2e\/e4\/2ee44ec71e316b32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652719\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/46\/8d\/468d2cd2478631f3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652721\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5a\/e0\/5ae0015854190e84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\nAfter browsing <a href=\"http:\/\/emagiangreco.com\/\">Ema’s<\/a> website and<\/span> social media pages, I trusted her style and<\/span> impeccable attention to detail. I decided to allow Ema to design the style and<\/span> overall look of our elopement. The result was beyond our expectations! It could not have been more perfect for us, right down to the fine details.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652723\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3f\/3c\/3f3c629802bfa7f0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652720\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8d\/09\/8d09f866a55c9fe1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652722\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/57\/a35753a141e4b41a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652742\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/47\/18\/471895328b65172e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652744\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/60\/61\/60619ed3c718555b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652748\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/07\/5b\/075b480ef82cdc81.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\nI was incredibly fortunate to wear a beautiful gown by <a href=\"http:\/\/atelierzolotas.gr\/\">Atelier Zolotas<\/a> from their Hellenic Vintage Collection. The dress was perfect for the bohemian wedding style. I loved how beautiful the dress made me feel and<\/span> how comfortable it was to wear. I literally only tried to dress on for the first time, the night before our wedding and<\/span> it was perfect! Gave me goosebumps at how perfect it felt. Being in Australia, I had sent my measurements to the wedding planner and<\/span> the dress was made to my size. My request was that my hair and<\/span> makeup was natural and<\/span> not over the top. I was extremely happy with the look.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652749\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b2\/91\/b2914f2a9bf89cba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652750\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d8\/ca\/d8ca90fe833c6e6a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652745\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/0b\/77\/0b7772abd8aeb0ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652747\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/4d\/c74d77d03fb515cc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\nMichael<\/span> and<\/span> I had organised a six week backpacking trip through Europe. Originally I contacted <a href=\"http:\/\/emagiangreco.com\/\">Ema<\/a>, to see about eloping in Venice. After further conversation about our holiday and<\/span> going to Greece before Italy, Ema suggested Santorini and<\/span> I am so glad she did. It was a beautiful location. The venue for the ceremony was chosen by our wedding planner and<\/span> it was stunning. For our wedding photos and<\/span> video, the wedding team found locations that were out of the busy tourist area but remained fitting in the Boho\/Greek style. <\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652757\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/81\/24\/812450dfe09edb8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652754\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bf\/9b\/bf9bed0b94319431.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652752\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/55\/5e\/555ef5d52c45cb62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\nI first met <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lillyred.it\/\">Lilly<\/a> the night before the wedding. Straight away she made us feel at ease. Her positive energy and<\/span> reassurance, made us feel comfortable to be ourselves. She made the whole experience fun and <\/span>natural! Lilly was an absolute pleasure to work with.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652753\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d7\/09\/d709195161ba1701.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652756\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/35\/49\/3549895dfeea5662.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652755\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e4\/9d\/e49d1d70af75bbf4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-652758\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/59\/36\/5936fa431ae039f4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\nThe Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nPhotography – <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lillyred.it\/\">Lilly Red Creative<\/a> \nEvent Planning – <a href=\"http:\/\/emagiangreco.com\/\">Ema Giangreco Weddings<\/a> \nCeremony Venue – <a href=\"https:\/\/cocoonsuites.com\/\">Cocoon Suites Santorini<\/a> \nFloral Design – <a href=\"http:\/\/fabiozardi.com\/\">Fabio Zardi<\/a> \nVideography – <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alessandrobordoni.com\/\">Alessandro Bordoni Films<\/a> \nStationery – <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bianchiweddings.com\/\">Bianchi Weddings<\/a> \nMacramé – <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/mymacramania\">My Macramania<\/a> \nHair & Makeup – <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/santorinistylist\">Santorini Stylist<\/a> \nWedding Dress – <a href=\"http:\/\/atelierzolotas.gr\/\">Atelier Zolotas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\nA big thank you to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lillyred.it\/\">Lilly Red Creative<\/a> for sharing Nicole and Michael’s Santorini elopement with Junebug! 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