A Spectacular Wedding in Kefalonia

Bianca and Mike: an intimate island celebration with white roses, blue hydrangeas and a candlelit reception.

Bianca and Mike’s wedding in Kefalonia brought them back to an island they had first fallen in love with 13 years earlier. With a church ceremony in Sami and a reception at Acron by Antisamos Beach, their celebration connected a personal travel memory with the beginning of a new chapter together.

Bianca is from Greece and Mike is from Italy, and the couple live in Canada. For their wedding, they returned to Kefalonia with a close circle of friends, choosing an intimate celebration surrounded by the landscapes that had stayed with them.

The wedding at a glance

  • Couple: Bianca and Mike.
  • Destination: Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece.
  • Ceremony: Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Sami.
  • Reception: Acron, Antisamos Beach.
  • Style: an intimate celebration with white roses, blue hydrangeas, candles and fairy lights.
  • Planning: Make Happy Memories.

Returning to an island they loved

A short trip to Kefalonia had left a lasting impression on Bianca and Mike. Its bays, blue sea, pine trees and olive groves became part of a memory they carried with them for years. Returning 13 years later to get married gave their choice of destination a personal meaning.

Rather than a large gathering, they shared the day with a small group of close friends. The celebration also left space for wedding portraits around the island, captured by Vicky Bekiaridou.

A church wedding in Sami, Kefalonia

The ceremony took place at the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sami. This was the first setting in a day that brought together the couple’s Greek and Italian backgrounds and their connection to Kefalonia.

The photographs follow the preparations, the ceremony and the portraits, preserving both the details of the day and the moments Bianca and Mike shared with their guests. A white vintage convertible and portraits beside the water and above the coast bring different views of Kefalonia into their story.

A candlelit reception at Acron, Antisamos

After the ceremony, the celebration continued at Acron by Antisamos Beach. A long wooden table brought the guests together beneath fairy lights, creating a welcoming setting for an intimate dinner.

White roses and blue hydrangeas by Bosonis Art & Flower Kefalonia added colour to the table, while candles carried a soft glow along its length. The combination of wood, flowers and lights gave the reception a romantic atmosphere without losing the character of its coastal setting.

Planned by Make Happy Memories, the wedding brought the different locations and details into one celebration. Explore the gallery below for a closer look at the ceremony, styling, portraits and reception.

Church entrance in Sami decorated with white flowers and blue hydrangeas

Mike walking with his wedding party before the ceremony in Kefalonia

Mike and a friend walking together before the wedding ceremony

Mike helping a friend adjust his bow tie during wedding preparations

Mike fastening his cuff during his wedding preparations

Bianca and her bridesmaids holding bouquets on a terrace in Kefalonia

Bianca sharing a smile with a friend before the ceremony

Bianca and friends raising their arms beneath a leafy tree during bridal preparations

Bianca holding her bouquet and lifting the hem of her bridal robe

Bianca standing in her wedding dress beneath a tree in Kefalonia

Bianca and friends holding white and pale blue bouquets

A glass held during Bianca’s bridal preparations

Bridal shoes, perfume and a white floral bouquet arranged together

Bianca’s bridal accessories with white shoes, blue ribbon and wedding crowns

Wedding rings on a gold-toned clutch beside white flowers

White and blue bridal bouquet with stationery, rings and a blue ribbon

Decorative paper fans and small wedding favours arranged in a basket

Refreshment table with floral arrangements outside the church in Sami

Mike waiting outside the decorated church entrance in Sami

Bianca and Mike beside a white vintage convertible on the Kefalonian coast

Bianca arriving at the church in a white vintage convertible

Mike holding a bouquet on the church steps before the ceremony

Bianca and Mike posing with their wedding guests outside the church

Mike watching Bianca approach the church with a family member

Black-and-white photograph of Bianca walking with her wedding party

Bianca and Mike meeting outside the church before their wedding ceremony

Bianca and Mike approaching the decorated church entrance together

Mike kissing Bianca’s cheek beside the water in Kefalonia

Bianca and Mike kissing as guests celebrate on the church steps

Ornate chandeliers and religious icons inside the church in Sami

Bianca and friends beside a white vintage wedding car near the sea

Wedding portrait of Bianca and Mike beside a white convertible in Kefalonia

Ceremony table and floral arrangements beneath the church chandeliers

White flowers, blue hydrangeas and candles decorating the ceremony table

Wedding rings and sugared almonds on a tray beside a wine glass and decanter

Bianca and Mike standing with the priest during their church wedding ceremony

Bianca and Mike smiling at one another during the ceremony

Wedding crowns, flowers and glasses arranged on the ceremony table

Black-and-white photograph of Bianca and Mike during the church ceremony

Black-and-white photograph of the priest holding wedding crowns above the couple

Close-up of Bianca’s white and blue bouquet beside Mike during the ceremony

Bianca’s bridal train during the ceremony inside the church in Sami

Bianca and Mike standing before the priest and their guests

Bianca and Mike leaving the church together after their wedding ceremony

Guests greeting Bianca and Mike outside the church in Kefalonia

Bianca and Mike kissing outside the church after the ceremony

Bianca and Mike embracing beside the flower-framed church entrance

Bianca and Mike posing with their wedding party on the church steps

Bianca and Mike chatting with bridesmaids and friends outside the church

Long wooden wedding reception table beneath a canopy of fairy lights at Acron

Wedding table settings with blue glasses and illuminated M and B letters

A small reception table framed by white flowers beneath an olive tree

Wedding guest table with white flowers, paper fans and a LOVE decoration

White and blue floral arrangement beside wedding guestbook accessories

Long reception table decorated with flowers beneath cascading fairy lights

Blue and white floral garland cascading from the end of a wooden wedding table

Aerial view of Antisamos Beach and the green Kefalonian coastline

Antisamos Bay with clear water, beach umbrellas and wooded hills

Bianca and friends celebrating together at the wedding reception

Wooden reception chairs and table settings beneath fairy lights at dusk

Blue glasses, white napkins and floral arrangements along the reception table

Candlelit wedding dining table at Acron beneath glowing strings of lights

Outdoor wedding reception setting at dusk with fairy lights and floral decoration

Guests gathering at the illuminated reception venue by Antisamos Beach

Curtains of fairy lights surrounding the wooden wedding reception table

Long candlelit wedding table with white and blue flowers at night

Bianca and Mike celebrating with guests beneath the reception lights

Bianca dancing with friends during the wedding party at Acron

Bianca and Mike embracing on the dance floor

Bianca and Mike kissing during their dance with sparkling lights behind them

Bianca and Mike smiling together beneath sparkling reception lights

Three-tier white wedding cake with blue detailing and white flowers

Bianca and Mike cutting their wedding cake together

Black-and-white photograph of Bianca dancing with a guest at the reception

Black-and-white photograph of Bianca and a guest watching the wedding party

Black-and-white photograph of guests dancing beneath the reception lights

Wedding guests dancing together at Bianca and Mike’s reception

Bianca holding her bouquet in front of friends during the evening celebration

Bianca raising her bouquet as friends gather behind her

Bianca and guests dancing during the evening wedding party

Bianca holding her veil at a coastal viewpoint in Kefalonia

Bianca and her bridesmaids raising bouquets above the Kefalonian coastline

Bianca and Mike holding hands above a turquoise bay in Kefalonia

Bianca and Mike looking at one another with the Kefalonian coastline behind them

The wedding team

  • Wedding planning: Make Happy Memories.
  • Floral design: Bosonis Art & Flower Kefalonia.
  • Photography: Vicky Bekiaridou.
  • Ceremony location: Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Sami.
  • Reception venue: Acron, Antisamos Beach.
  • Hair styling: Kefalonia Bridal – Ellie Moore.
  • Makeup: Christiana Marouli.
  • Wedding dress: Tony Ward.
  • Bridal shoes: Gianvito Rossi.
  • Groom’s suit: Emporio Armani.
  • Wedding rings: Birks & Hazan Unique.
  • Invitations and save the dates: Blueberry Invitations.

Planning your own wedding in Kefalonia?

For ideas beyond this celebration, explore our Kefalonia wedding planning guide. It brings together areas, professionals, venue considerations and practical details to help you shape a brief around your own guests and priorities.

Bianca and Mike’s wedding is inspiration from one particular event. Discuss current availability, ceremony arrangements and reception options with your chosen team, or send your wedding enquiry.

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