{"id":854053,"date":"2026-01-17T01:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=854053"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:56:31","slug":"corfu-wedding-at-one-of-the-most-charming-seaside-churches-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/corfu-wedding-at-one-of-the-most-charming-seaside-churches-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"A Corfu Wedding at One of the Most Charming Seaside Churches in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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When Alexandra and Tom began talking about their wedding, they kept coming back to the same idea: something timeless and elegant.They loved the look of a classic summer garden celebration but wanted it set against sunshine, sea views, and a sense of escape. That <\/span>vision<\/span><\/a> came together during their Corfu Wedding, held almost exactly six years after they first met on a weekend away with friends in Salcombe—by pure coincidence, on the very same weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Corfu felt like a natural fit. Alexandra had been visiting the island since she was seven, and in recent years it had become a favorite place for the couple to return to together. With white-and-green <\/span>florals<\/span><\/a>, soft lilac accents, and a <\/span>black-tie dress code<\/span><\/a> inspired by old-school James Bond glamour, their wedding blended British elegance with the relaxed beauty of the Greek coast.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This Corfu Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A seaside ceremony framed simply to let the chapel and water take center stage<\/span><\/li>\n
A speedboat entrance that gave the couple a rare moment alone before the celebration<\/span><\/li>\n
Thoughtful guest comfort, from parasols and hydration stations <\/span><\/li>\n
A black-and-white dance floor overlooking the sea, paired with live music that kept the energy high<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Featured Vendors:<\/em><\/h2>\nDeux Foskolos<\/a>
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Choosing a Destination That Holds Personal Meaning<\/span><\/h2>\n
Alexandra and Tom initially explored getting married in the UK before considering Corfu as a wild card option. One call with planner and Junebug vendor Sally Spencer of <\/span>Just Married Corfu<\/span><\/a> quickly shifted their plans.<\/span><\/p>\n
The <\/span>venues<\/span><\/a> Sally suggested immediately stood out, helping clarify what they wanted their day to feel like. Corfu wasn’t just visually beautiful; it already carried personal history. Alexandra grew up visiting the island, and it had become a place the couple associated with time together, making the decision feel instinctive rather than purely practical.<\/span><\/p>\n
From the Junebug Editors:<\/i><\/b> A destination wedding feels more personal when the location already has meaning for at least one of you. That emotional connection can guide decisions and make the planning process feel more intentional.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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How Referrals Simplified Planning From Abroad<\/span><\/h2>\nWith <\/span>planning<\/span><\/a> largely done from England, Alexandra and Tom relied heavily on recommendations. Sally’s local knowledge, paired with hours of <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> research, helped them identify <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a> who consistently delivered weddings they admired.<\/span><\/p>\n
They looked closely at other Corfu weddings, paying attention to recurring suppliers and standout details, then pulled together the elements that resonated most. Trust became the foundation of their planning, especially since they weren’t able to meet vendors or attend tastings ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Enhancing a Ceremony Location Without Overstyling It<\/span><\/h2>\n
The <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> took place outdoors in front of the Ypapanti Church in Gouvia Bay, with the sea stretching out behind it. Rather than competing with the setting, the design focused on subtle structure. A white aisle runner led to four floral columns filled with white and green blooms, framing the chapel without drawing attention away from it.<\/span><\/p>\n
A string quartet brought a sense of tradition, blending the feel of a classic English wedding with the open-air atmosphere of Corfu. Guests were offered parasols, fans, and a <\/span>hydration station<\/span><\/a> before the ceremony—one of Tom’s favorite parts of the day, as it gave everyone time to mingle comfortably.<\/span><\/p>\n
Personalized <\/span>confetti bags<\/span><\/a> added a playful note to the exit, marking the transition from ceremony to celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n
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