Testimonials 2024

The whole team at Ionian Weddings have been an absolute dream and made our day so perfect in every way.  I would definitely recommend to everyone to choose these guys! It was my dream wedding, we're so grateful we found you and for everything you've done for us, thank you thank you thank you!

Ionian weddings made our day absolutely perfect. The whole process using them was completely stress free and easy. We were lucky enough to get Emma as our wedding coordinator who is an absolute gem! All you have to do is pick your location, they sort out all the small details and let you know exactly what paper work you need. On the day all we had to do was turn up and enjoy! I absolutely recommend using Ionion weddings.

We recently got married at Thermes Villas, Santorini. Ionian weddings took care of everything for us, and I honestly don't have enough words to express how utterly amazing our wedding day was!! Rachel handled everything on our side, and she was superb, replying straight away to any queries or concerns. Solving any problems and trying to enable us in any way possible to create our dream day. Giannis and Voula were in Santorini to greet us and make our day seamless and beautiful!! Every suggestion they made at our pre wedding meeting made the day even better than we could of imagined. Absolute professionals all round!! The service we received off Ionian was faultless and absolute perfection!!! If I could do it all over again, I honestly wouldn't change a single thing!!! It was perfect ❤️

Wow!! What an amazing experience we had with Ionian Weddings from start to finish. For planning a wedding in a completely different country I thought would be beyond stressful but Ionian weddings definitely takes that stress away. Myself and my partner Michael, got married in Massa Lubrense, Italy, September 2024, with our reception down in the Lemon Grove Garden (which was absolutely beautiful with STUNNING views) then up the top on the terrace for our evening. The photos don’t do the venue justice! From first emailing to enquire about our special day, straight up to the day itself, I had great communication from start to finish. Our Wedding Consultant Maria, was amazing all throughout and was very quick at responding to emails and answering any questions I had throughout the planning. She was amazing at keeping on top of everything! On our special day we had two co-ordinators Viola and Rosaria who made the day SO SMOOTH, they made sure everything was on time and running smoothly that we could enjoy our day to the max. Thank you so much for handling our special day and if we could, we’d do it all again! Italy will now and forever be our second home and have such a special place in our hearts x

Planning a wedding, especially abroad, is a huge and stressful undertaking. I can safely say Ionian Weddings not only made it possible but completely surpassed our expectations throughout the entire process. Myself and my now wife were married in Santorini, Greece. It is hard to call a day perfect, particularly a wedding day, but this was as close as it gets.

Our UK planner, Rachel, was with us every step of the way supporting and organising our day. No request was too big despite being very busy organising multiple weddings. We felt very cared for and looked after.

In Greece, our lovely facilitator Voula made sure every detail was considered and executed flawlessly.

We personally felt the fees were very reasonable considering the wedding landscape. Ionian have a great system where you pick your base package at a set fee but can add on / upgrade aspects to your specification whilst keeping close control of the cost. For anyone unsure on whether to go ahead and work with Ionian for a dream destination wedding I can only say, from our experience, to go ahead and take the plunge.

Our wedding felt like something out of a film and the feedback we received from guests was incredible.

Thanks Rachel and Voula!

Dan & Sophie

We decided to get married in Sorrento, Italy and used Ionian Weddings due to the positive reviews and comprehensive, reasonably priced packages available. Although slightly apprehensive - as we have never attended a wedding abroad - we certainly weren't disappointed. The booking process and wedding arrangements all ran smoothly as a result of the help and support from our UK planner Maria and Viola in Sorrento made sure everything ran to plan on the big day! We were married in Sorrento and I can honestly say the experience of the day exceeded all our expectations - together with those of our guests. As well as the beautiful surroundings the food, service and attentiveness of the staff was of a very high standard and I cannot think of one negative aspect to mention. Sorrento is a beautiful place to visit and an absolutely perfect place to celebrate a wedding, we would highly recommend it! John & Lisa

100% recommend Ionian weddings if you're planning a wedding abroad. I was super sceptical about getting married abroad due to it being 'unknown' but the company were incredible. If anything, it was actually so much easier than planning a wedding in the UK as the planner (in our case the incredible Rachel) took care of everything.

No question was ignored, and everything was taken care of. We got married in Santorini, and I cannot recommend enough. Every thing was perfect, and was truly like a dream come true. We had a planner at the wedding day who made everything run perfectly, and I didn't have any stresses at all!

If you're considering a wedding abroad then 100% use Ionian Weddings, they truly are amazing!

Thank you Rachel for being the most incredible planner, and for everything you did to ensure we had the most incredible wedding day.

The most perfect day. Emma and Gemma our wedding planners were fantastic, they made the whole experience effortless and took the wedding stress away. Another mention to all the staff at our reception venue who did a superb job. Would recommend Ionian to anyone. Thank you so much for making it such a magical day.

My husband and I got married in Lindos, Rhodes Greece last week! Ionian weddings were fantastic throughout the whole process and would definitely recommend booking your wedding with them!

Firstly we’d like to thank Helen our UK coordinator who listened and helped guide us to create our wedding plans and secondly we’d like to thank Michele our wedding planner in Greece who made all the plans come true and help create our dream wedding!

We would also like to thank the Reception venue team for delivering a wonderful service for us with great food and welcoming staff. They also organised all the taxis for us and our guests at the end of the night which really took a lot of the hassle away!

Ionian Weddings were fantastic at planning our wedding in Portugal. Lucy really helped us decide a location and answered all our questions about the whole process and getting married abroad. Emma was fantastic, all our questions were answered so quickly. She really put us at ease and supported us every step of the way. For us getting married abroad was such a stress free experience due to their hard work. We had an amazing day and so did all our guests.

Our dream wedding in Santorini

Where to even begin… We would like to say a huge thank you to Rachel for all of her support, guidance, efforts and planning over the last year to make sure our wedding was nothing short of perfect. I honestly wouldn’t choose any other destination, Santorini was a dream wedding location, the views are spectacular and the weather was perfect the whole time we were there. Every one of our guests said it was the best wedding they have been to, it was truly magical and a day that will be remembered and reminisced forever. Giannis and Voula ensured everything looked beautiful on the day and our vision really came to life. The flowers, the aisle, the welcome board, the seating plan, the list could go on - it was all perfect. We have received a sneak preview of the photos taken on the day and they are better than we could ever have imagined! The sax player was absolutely incredible - he kept everyone on the dance floor the whole night. All of our guests loved him!

We couldn’t possibly thank you all enough - but a special thank you to Rachel, who helped make this all possible. What we would do to rewind and do the whole day all over again! It was simply the best.

We are really pleased with the service that Ionian Weddings offered us. They were very responsive from start to finish and we got everything we wanted and more. Our guests cannot stop talking about how great their experience was. Weddings are always daunting but our coordinator Maria was very helpful in making sure that we are not panicking and everything went according to plan, she was one of the best people we have ever worked with. We sent so many emails to her and she was very responsive. We felt comfortable knowing that we had someone who listened and did her best to make sure our requirements were met. Thank you again for helping us. We had the best wedding we could have ever imagined

I would highly recommend Ionian Weddings. They took the stress out of the whole process and enabled us to enjoy the lead up and our special day without worry. The venues are simply sensational, I only wish I could do it all again. Mr & Mrs Evans

I can't tell you how thankful I am for booking our wedding through Ionian Weddings.  Our UK planner, Emma, was thorough, communicative and knowledgeable throughout the whole process - something that I was extremely grateful for given the stressful circumstances of booking a wedding. Not once did I feel that Emma was trying to sell any additional wedding options that were offered and always provided her open and honest opinion when I requested her thoughts and opinions - without such our wedding would not have been as incredible or memorable. All wedding guests were in awe of the wedding ceremony and reception, both of which I could not take credit for - thank you so much to Emma and Viola (our Italy planner).

We got married at the end of July in Sorrento and had the most incredible day thanks to Ionian weddings! Emma was so helpful and happy to answer any questions we had- she really made the whole process so easy! When we got to Italy Anna was so reassuring and helped to show us our venue and go through every detail- the whole day was so smooth and exactly what we wanted so thank you so much! All our guests said how the day exceeded their expectations and we all had the most amazing time! If anyone is considering getting married abroad then we would highly recommend Ionian weddings! We can’t thank you all enough for helping to make our day so special Thank you Paige and Dan

We recently had our dream wedding in Sorrento, Italy, and we cannot thank Ionian Weddings enough for making it such a seamless and perfect experience. From the very first consultation to the final moments of our special day, everything was planned and executed to perfection.

Planning a destination wedding can be stressful, but the team at Ionian Weddings made it incredibly smooth. They handled every detail with care and professionalism, ensuring that we could relax and enjoy the journey. Communication was clear and consistent, and they were always available to answer our questions or address any concerns.

From the breathtaking venue to the talented photographer and the exquisite catering. Every aspect of the wedding was coordinated flawlessly. On the day itself, everything went off without a hitch. The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was magical, and our guests were blown away by the entire experience.

We are so grateful to Ionian Weddings for making our dream wedding a reality. If you are considering a wedding in Sorrento or anywhere else they operate, do not hesitate to book with them. They truly made our wedding day the best day of our lives!

Thank you, Ionian Weddings!

Love Finlay and James x

We recently got married in the beautiful palm tree gardens in Portugal. We both honestly couldn’t have asked for any thing more. It was amazing!!!! A huge thank you to every one. Emma was fantastic, as was Maria. On the day we had Marta ensuring everything went perfectly. And perfect it was. We are so glad we chose Ionian weddings. Quick replies when we contacted them and any help we needed they went above and beyond. We just wish we could do it all over again. Thank you a million times for making our day so special

Ionian made planning an abroad wedding easy. Taking all the stress away and yet still having a day personalised and tailored to us.

Our Santorini Wedding was amazing and couldn’t have gone any better. The views, the food, decorations, the photographer, the violinist, waiters/waitresses… everything was just incredible.

If it wasn’t for the help of our wedding planner Rachel in the UK and the amazing wedding planner in Santorini, Giannis it wouldn't have been as organised and relaxed as it was.Their ideas, planning and help from the start of the process to the wedding day we will be forever grateful for.

The day was something we will remember forever, we had no stress on the day or leading up to the wedding everything was taken under control and it was lovely to just be able to be present and just enjoy the day without worrying about anything.

I would definitely recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone who wants to have a wedding abroad!

Our experience with Ionian Weddings was 10/10. Our wedding day was made absolutely magical and well beyond our expectations. Maria was fabulous at helping organise prior to the big day and Viola our planner in Italy was so helpful. She couldn’t have done anymore for us and really helped ease our nerves. On the day she made sure everything ran as planned and we had the best day!!! Couldn’t recommend the company more

Ionian weddings made everything so simple. Absolutely first class venue, suppliers and great communications allowed us to have the best time imaginable.

We cannot thank Ionian Weddings enough for the most perfect, stress free wedding. If we could do it all over again we would! Tuscany was the perfect destination wedding and Ionian weddings made everything run smoothly 🙂 xx

Rachel was fantastic! This whole process was an absolute dream come true. My husband and I couldn’t have imagined a smoother wedding day. Thank you so much for everything. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Santorini wedding at Dana Villas Santorini. July 2024.

If you are thinking of booking your wedding abroad then use Ionian! They were fantastic right through from planning with Rachel through to Giannis and Vola in Santorini! Even changing some things right up untill the day! Everyone couldn’t have helped us anymore and I have no complaints about our wedding at all! It all ran very smoothly. I wish we could re do it everyday!!! I keep reliving our day everyday! I didn’t feel stressed throughout the planning due to Ionian, they did it all!

Dana villas is so so beautiful and the service there was amazing. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and the events manager was extremely helpful and the staff were polite and helpful! The food there is fantastic! Everyone has commented on the foot and the wine was lovely as well! The events manager did everything he could to enable us to have a fantastic day! Everything ran according to plan!

I have already recommended Ionian weddings to friends and family Thankyou all very much 🙂 10/10

My husband and I got married 2 weeks ago in Tuscany, Italy, and we can honestly say we had the best day of our lives and this is all down to the incredible planning, guidance and support from Ionian Weddings! Maria was our wedding planner based here in England and right from the start, she was there to answer our million-and-one questions and nothing was too much for her to sort, even when adding extra bits on just a couple of weeks before the wedding date. She also offered in some of her own ideas which we absolutely loved and helped to make our day even more special, for example for our Prosecco tower, she suggested having fountain sparklers at this point which truly made a magical moment on our special day! Communication was fantastic, emails were answered promptly and our video calls with Maria also helped to set plans in place. During our wedding day, we had Serena who coordinated our wedding out in Italy, along with Nico from the venue itself. Both were absolutely incredible - Serena could tell that we were nervous about how everything would come together and she went out of her way to make sure we were happy with everything and couldn’t have been anymore attentive on the day. Every tiny little detail of our wedding day was planned to perfection - the table decor was just stunning, the flowers matched our ‘sunset colour’ theme perfectly and our vision that we sent in photos truly came to life!! If you are thinking of having your wedding abroad, we couldn’t recommend Ionian weddings enough - they are just FANTASTIC and we feel so lucky to have had Maria, Serena and all the team in helping to make our wedding day the best day of our lives! Thank you!!

Booking with Ionian Weddings was the best decision for our dream European summer wedding! Our day was perfect, the whole experience was amazing!! We have received the most seamless support, from the planning process with the UK team (Rachel), to the onsite coordination expert (Liz). Every choice provided by Ionian was top quality, including our fairytale venue (Crete exclusive garden), photographer and videographer.

We recently had our wedding in the Panoramic Garden Package in Portugal and we have been blown away with the experience. Communication from the beginning was great when organising the initial bits with Lucy and the specific planning later on with Emma was excellent. They catered to everything we requested and always replied quickly and efficiently. Once we arrived in Portugal the team over there made sure the day went off without a hitch, and the whole experience was extremely smooth and gave us a very special day. We would definitely recommend and all our guests who attended have now decided they want destination weddings having seen how smooth and amazing ours was! Thank you to Emma and the team who made this experience so special. Emily and James Whitby.

We booked our Italian wedding with Ionian 2 years ago and since then we’ve had incredible service. Maria excellently planned our abroad wedding and took all of the stress and complication out of the process. During the wedding week, Serena was amazing. She ensured our day was perfect and exceeded everyone’s expectations. We can’t thank Ionian enough for helping create such a memorable and special wedding day (and wedding week!) for us. Thank you!!!

Our Santorini Wedding was absolutely amazing. The views were incredible! But none of that would have been do-able if it wasn’t for the help of our wedding planner Rachel in the UK and the two amazing wedding planners in Santorini, Giannis and Voula.

The day was something we will remember forever, and the fact we had no stress was a bonus we could just enjoy the day!

I would definitely recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone who wants to have a wedding abroad!

Thank you for everything Sophie and Antoni

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be and more. From start to finish of the planning process, Ionian Weddings were amazing. Rachel was so incredible really wouldn’t have been able to plan a better wedding without her! Giannis & Voula the planners based in Santorini was so incredible also.

Having planners in the UK and in Santorini was great and I could not of had a better experience without them. Anyone to have these three are so incredibly lucky!

We will never forget how special our wedding day was and all our family agree. We would recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone who would like a wedding abroad.

So grateful for everything.

Daisy & Jacob Ryan

We were both blown away by the ease of the whole planning process as well as the perfect day itself which was enjoyed by all of our guests as well. We would recommend this company for a stress free wedding planning experience and would also recommend them for providing an excellent wedding day itself, they use excellent suppliers and offer good prices.

We recently had our wedding in Santorini, and it was an absolutely magical experience, thanks to the incredible team who made it all possible.

A special thanks to our UK Coordinator, Rachel, who was instrumental in helping us plan every detail from start to finish. Her dedication, responsiveness, and attention to detail ensured that everything was perfect.

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our local Coordinators, Giannis and Voula. Their on-the-ground expertise and flawless execution made our wedding day seamless and stress-free. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day.

We cannot thank Rachel, Giannis, and Voula enough for their exceptional work. If you're considering a wedding in Santorini, we highly recommend Ionian Weddings!

Our wedding was amazing!

From chatting with Rachel from the start to meeting the lovely ladies Aikaterini and Voula, at Theros wave bar everything was perfect!

The venue was stunning everything we wanted and more. The staff at the venue and the food could not be faulted.

Hairdresser, make up artist were all amazing and made me feel really calm.

Family and friends were wowed and said it was the best wedding by far and would take a lot to top!

So thank you so much to Rachel and her team at Ionian weddings! It was the perfect day!

Mr & Mrs Walton

Myself and my Husband arranged our wedding with Ionian weddings and honestly I could not of had a better experience.

We got married in Santorini in June and WOW, this venue is absolutely mind blowing! From the planning in the UK with Rachel, the Santorini based planners, the staff at the venue inc Santorini wedding planners (who went above and beyond to ensure the day ran smoothly) the food and the drinks packages - the day could not have been anymore perfect.

We could not be happier with the service from Ionian Weddings from start to finish. Lindsay, Emma, Marta & Tatiana were all incredible and did everything they could to make sure the day was exactly as we'd hoped. Emma was so responsive and accommodating when it came to our millions of questions and asks beforehand. On the day, Marta & Tatiana were so efficient and ensured everything ran smoothly in the background. We can't possibly thank Ionian Weddings enough for making our perfect day come to life!

WOW! What a fantastic experience - we first enquired with Ionian Weddings back in June 2023. From the first Enquiry to being assigned with a wedding planner (Emma) we were carefully taken through the process. Our 'simple' wedding in Italy did end up being rather more exciting but we wouldn't have changed a thing. Once we arrived in Italy our most wonderful (on the ground planner) Viola checked every detail and was just so lovely! On the day everything was more than perfect, the venue (The Cloisters) was set out beautifully, it is open to the public but everyone was respectful and to be honest we didn't notice and it really is all part of being in Italy. The photographer (Umberto) and the Filmographer (Michaela) met with us and did a great job - we booked the video rather last min but it's one of our favourite things - a great memory to keep. The reception was beautiful; the team are a family and are so great - everything was considered. The table settings and decorations were perfect. We can honestly say we had the most amazing day with our family and friends. If you're in any doubt - don't be -  I would recommend Ionian Weddings for any of my friends.

Ionian weddings have been absolutely wonderful and I couldn’t recommend them enough. From start to finish they hold your hand throughout the whole process to ensure your wedding is exactly what you want. We had a perfect day (and week) staying in our Villa in Tuscany. It was the most beautiful venue and I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Thank you to Maria and Serena for being second to none. We will never forget our perfect day 🖤

If we could give 10 stars it still wouldn't be enough. Our final day was amazing, every last detail catered to, to perfection. From the very start of our journey with Helen in the UK, providing thorough information, guiding us step by step and reassuring us about things like the legal documents side of things (which all went so smoothly), to our coordinator Cheradie (now lovingly known as Celery) in Cyprus, who was so personable, put us at ease and made us feel like we were the only wedding couple she was dealing with even though that wasn't the case. All the finer details were catered for and honestly it couldn't have been any better. The venue was out of this world. It can be quite daunting putting your trust in a company to organise your wedding if you've never actually been and seen it but wow, the Cyprus Private beach is like looking at an airbrushed cut out of a magazine, idyllic, rustic, beautiful blue and turquoise waters, honestly breath taking and the villas so clean and have everything you need including more great staff going above and beyond, making sure everything was just right, having a laugh with us like we were old friends and even bringing us some home made Halloumi to try. I could write pages and pages here but I shall finish now to just say thank you. Thank you to every single person involved in making our day so much better than we could have imagined and anyone reading this, do not hesitate in getting yours booked here.

We are due to fly to Skiathos on Wednesday and up until now Emma has been absolutely fantastic! She has been so attentive to any questions we have, very quick replies and always finds the answers. Could not recommend and thank Emma enough for all of her help. Cannot wait to have our big day in Skiathos next week. Thanks Emma!

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be and more. From start to finish of the planning process was sooo easy! I would 100% recommend Ionian Weddings. Rachel was so incredible really wouldn’t have been able to plan a better wedding without her everything she suggested made sense the guidance she gave was second to non. Giannis & Voula the planners based in Santorini was so incredible also it was so easy when we arrived.

Having planners in the UK and in Santorini was great and I could not of had a better experience without them. Anyone to have these three are so incredibly lucky, and it will make your day perfect.

We will never forget how special our wedding day was and all our family agree there words were ‘ the best wedding ever, they wouldn’t have changed a thing’ We would recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone who would like a wedding abroad.

So grateful for Rachel for sorting out our day and making it everything we had wished for!

Thank you Rachel and team xx

Thoroughly impressed with Ionian Weddings' service from start to finish. Everyone in the team has been brilliant, especially in accommodating all our requests in regards to taking our dog with us! Making our day even more special, he was made to feel just as welcome as all the other guests! The venues far exceeded any expectations we had, we were absolutely blown away by them both. To all at Ionian Weddings you should be very proud of the service you provide to couples looking to get married abroad.

Now that we're back home, we had the chance to sit down and watch the wedding videos yesterday evening and oh my gosh! we are so beyond delighted with the outcome! 🥹😍 💒

We couldn’t be happier with the decision to capture our special day on video in the end. Even though with the small wedding, the team did an outstanding job and brought out the magic, most important moments and intimacy of the occasion in a way we couldn't have imagined.

We are so grateful to Maria, Ariana, the photographers, the videographers, and everyone involved in creating these wonderful memories. Your professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail truly shone through in the final product. When we watch the pictures and videos, we’re transported back to that special day, and we couldn't be more thankful for the hard work and dedication that went into making this possible.#

Please extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire team. Your collective efforts have given us a priceless gift that we will treasure forever. 🥂

Where do I start!!

When I originally booked Lindsay dealt with me and she was a huge help , Patricia too! Emma soon took over and was an absolute star! Always had super prompt replies & was so helpful was nothing she couldn’t do for me.

I had a lovely wedding planner in Greece, Dimitra she was a star!! Made me feel so at ease and made my day just how I planned it, she was absolutely amazing 1000 out of 10! Aswell as owner Dimitra, they were all amazing , food and drink was fabulous. Also had a DJ & photographer in our package and just amazing!

Cake was absolutely lovely also , honestly couldn’t have had it any better was the best day wish I could relive it , thank you to everyone at Ionian weddings & antisamos beach!!! Xxx

Our wedding day was everything we dreamed it would be and more. From start to finish of the planning process, Ionian Weddings were amazing. Having planners in the UK and in Italy was great and getting legally married abroad wouldn’t have been possible without their help. We will never forget how special our wedding day was and all our guests agree. We would recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone who would like a wedding abroad. A huge thank you again for everything.

WOW. My husband decided he wanted an abroad wedding... I didn't know where to even begin. Ionian Weddings are incredible, the entire team are so hands on guiding you through every step.

We were partnered with Rachel for our Santorini Wedding at Paradise Terrace. She is absolutely brilliant. Contactable via email and phone. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Her attention to detail and giving us plenty of time to make decisions. She was transparent, honest and so helpful.

When we arrived in Santorini we were then partnered with their local wedding planning Giannis, again, bubbly, friendly, and his attention to detail was incredible. The day went without a hitch. He went through every detail with us 2 days before our wedding at a face 2 face meeting at the venue. How he brought Rachel and I's planning to life.. breathtaking !!!.

Patricia helped with the legal paperwork, and was fabulous.. she made it all so easy.

Thank you to the Ionian team...

My only regret... that I cant do it all over again!! Truly amazing.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !!!

Our wedding planner, Rachel, was absolutely amazing! She made our whole experience so much easier, with very little stress. Thank you Rachel for helping make our day exactly as we imagined it to be, incredibly special. I would highly recommend Ionian weddings if you’re looking at an abroad wedding. They take all the stress away of planning a wedding, allowing you to relax and enjoy the full experience.

We just want to let you know we had an excellent day and the venue was even better than we had ever imagined. Everyone loved the barman who helped us party the night away! The food was a hit as well! We couldn't thank the team enough and Jan who dealt with us over there went above and beyond and we are more than grateful for everything she done for us! Photo Papis were excellent too and our pictures and videos are amazing! We just wish we could do the day all over again.