Testimonials 2025

Katie and Tom Tuscan Abbey

13th October 2025


We got married at the beautiful San Galgano in mid October of 2025 and we had the most incredible time. Ionian, and specifically our wedding planner Emma, made the process of planning the wedding completely stress free and we felt we could trust them entirely. There was never any pressure to have add ons provided but also no ask was too big. They say that planning a wedding is really stressful but we definitely did not feel that way! The venue of San Galgano and the package that Ionian offered was amazing, when looking to get married abroad by far Ionian was miles better than any other company. Our actual time at San Galgano exceeded all of our expectations, Serena our wedding coordinator out in Tuscany, and all the staff at San Galgano were incredibly friendly and helpful. And the small touches, like having someone carving ham at the starter buffet table, and serving some of the main meal as silver service, made our day even more special. We wish we could just re-live it over and over again. Throughout this whole process I have already been singing Ionian weddings praises, but I genuinely could not recommend them enough!

Nicola and Sam Cretan Farm

2nd October 2025





First Class Service.....


What can I say about the team at Ionian… WOW just wow.


I can’t thank them enough for helping me plan such an incredible day. My wedding was beyond my wildest imaginations thanks to them.

From the initial sales team working with Lucy to find my perfect venue (which they were so lovely with all of the questions and not pushy at all). To planning my day with my amazing planner Rachel - the whole thing was a dream from start to finish and they made everything so easy.

Thank you so much - forever grateful for you all.




Ian and Jason Kefalonia Antisamos Beach

24th September 2025


Words can not express our deep gratitude to the Ionian wedding team that was involved in making our dream wedding a reality on the beautiful island of Kefalonia, on the magical Antisamos beach.

From our initial contact with Lucy in sales- her responsiveness and advise was absolutely brilliant and we knew we were in safe hands. The next part of the journey was handled by Emma our UK wedding planner- Emma guided us through the whole process, set up the necessary calls once decisions had to be made, provided us with the final catalogues months in advance and constantly liaising with the lovely Dimitra- the wedding planner in Greece. Emma- thanks so much for everything you have done, you went above and beyond to make this as stress free as possible.

And finally on the island- we met with Dimitra a few days before the wedding to ensure everything is on track and we felt so relieved as you could tell she has been doing this for many years- a true professional. Dimitra and her team executed everything we have chosen to the next level on the day and we could not have been any happier with the outcome. Everyone was dancing- including some of the staff at Antisamos Bar which we LOVED until 1am.

Everything was magical- THANK you so much!

If anyone is still reading this review and wondering whether you should rip of the plaster and join the Ionian Wedding team- go ahead as you will not be disappointed, you are in real experts hands and will have a stress free wedding!

Lisa and Stuart Palaiokastritsa Beach Corfu

22nd September 2025


Emma and her team were absolutely amazing! The communication throughout was so good, we felt at ease with everything. They helped us every step of the way to make our day everything we could have dreamed and hoped for and more!! The team in Corfu took great car of us prior and on the day of our beautiful dream wedding! highly recommend Ionian especially Emma but all the team behind the scenes too!! Thank you all so much!

Lily and Calum Tuscany Florentine Hilltop

22nd September 2025


We had our dream wedding in Tuscany thanks to Ionian Weddings! From start to finish, the team were absolutely incredible. Communication was seamless throughout — we always felt completely up to date and confident that everything was in hand.

A huge thank you to Emma and Serena, whose organisation, patience, and attention to detail made the whole process so enjoyable and stress-free. On the day itself, despite the unpredictable weather keeping us all on our toes, they handled everything perfectly — waiting until the very last minute to make the right call and still giving us the wedding of our dreams. It was truly perfect and we can’t thank them enough for bringing our vision to life.

It was truly a magical day, and we can’t thank them enough for their calm, kindness, and behind-the-scenes hard work. If you’re thinking about planning a destination wedding, we couldn’t recommend Ionian Weddings more highly - they made the entire experience magical!

Charlotte & Michael Santorini Firostefani Terrace

20th September 2025


We just wanted to say the biggest thank you


We just wanted to say the biggest thank you to the uk team and the wonderful team in Santorini. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more — truly magical — and that’s all thanks to the love, care, and effort you all put in.


Popi our make up and hair artist was exceptional too!

Every single member of the team was so kind, supportive, and attentive, and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better experience. We’ll treasure those memories forever.

With heartfelt thanks,

Charlotte & Michael

Amelia and Michael Sorrento Cloisters & Bay View

15th September 2025


The perfect day in Sorrento

A great experience from start to finish. My now husband and I decided we'd like to get married in the sun and having visited Sorrento a couple of years prior decided it would be the perfect location to do this. We are so happy we found Ionian Weddings to help us plan our perfect day. We dealt with Emma from the UK team throughout the planning process. Met with Gemma and Anna for our venue viewings and were lucky to have Anna with us again for our wedding day. Each member of the Ionian team was a pleasure to deal with, very knowledgeable and made our wedding planning experience as easy as possible for us. Our guests commented on how our wedding seemed like something from a movie thanks to Emma helping us plan all the finer details in the run up to the big day and again they all commented on how professional and lovely Anna was on the day of our wedding helping everything run smoothly. We would highly recommend the team.

Naomi and Sebastian Tuscany San Galgano Abbey & Tuscan Farmhouse

8th September 2025




We recently got married at the breath taking San Galgano Abbey in Tuscany, and we honestly couldn’t have done it without Ionian Weddings. From start to finish, the whole process was seamless and far less stressful than you’d imagine planning a destination wedding might be.


The wonderful Emma in London was our first point of contact and made everything feel clear, straightforward, and exciting from the very beginning. Emma was an absolute dream to work with and truly took all the stress off of myself and my now Husband. Once in Tuscany, we were lucky enough to work with Serena and Niko, who were a dream team. Their professionalism, warmth, and knowledge meant every single detail was thought of and perfectly executed, leaving us to fully spend out time taking it all in and celebrating with our loved ones!

Our three-day celebration ran smoothly thanks to them and the wonderful staff at the venue, from the welcome pizza party, to the wedding day itself, and finally to our BBQ on the last day! We felt so supported at every step, and everything we’d envisioned came to life more beautifully than we could have imagined.

If you’re considering a destination wedding, we can’t recommend Ionian Weddings highly enough. They made our dream Tuscan wedding not just possible, but unforgettable.




Kate and Liam Tuscany Florentine Hilltop

21st August 2025


Ionian Weddings makes you find abroad wedding venues that you would never find on your own. Communication is excellent and they make the planning of the wedding so easy so that it doesn’t take over your whole life! We would have never had our Tuscan wedding without them and we would highly recommend this company.

Kim and Gregory Tuscan Chianti Wine Estate

18th August 2025


Ionian was was an absolute dream to work with! We had Emma as our UK planner, and from the very beginning, she guided and supported us through every step of the wedding planning journey with such patience, kindness, and professionalism. Planning a wedding can be stressful, especially with our hectic work schedules, but Emma made it all feel effortless. We are forever grateful for her calm presence, expert advice, and genuine care — she made the entire process not only manageable but truly enjoyable.

And then there’s Serena — genuinely an ABSOLUTE DREAM! On the day itself, she was our anchor. Efficient, supportive, and completely unflappable, Serena solved every challenge before we even realized there was one. Knowing she was there gave us total peace of mind — everything ran seamlessly, and we were able to simply enjoy the happiest day of our lives. The combination of Emma and Serena is pure magic — they’re a powerhouse duo who make dreams come true.

As if that wasn’t enough, the team at the venue were beyond incredible. Every member of the staff was so kind, fun, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our wedding PERFECT. The venue itself is pure perfection — every single guest told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended, and we believe it!

There truly are no words to describe how perfect everything was. We will be singing the praises of Ionian Weddings and the venue forever — they made our dream wedding a reality, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Abbie and Michael Mediterranean Gardens Crete

13th August 2025


Crete

Wow just wow! We had our wedding at Mediterranean Gardens Crete. Rachel and Liz from Ionian Weddings did an absolutely amazing job at taking away any stress of planning a wedding and were so efficient and helpful. The venue, customer service, entertainment, food, facilities were out of this world and we can’t thank Ionian Weddings enough!! Our wedding was the best day of our lives. Thank you so much!

Dominika and James Cretan Villa

6th August 2025


We’ve had the most wonderful wedding day planned and coordinated by Ionian Weddings in Crete! Our wedding took place in the most gorgeous villa, surrounded by the hills and with beautiful sea views. The organisation of this was made easy by the wonderful planning of Rachael and Liz! They knew and delivered exactly what we’ve asked for in terms of decorations and the whole on the day look. They’ve also helped us with all of the formalities which is always the least fun part of wedding planning. The communication was always great and nothing was too much to ask for.

Thank you so much again! We will never forget this wonderful day! We would 100% recommends you to any future couples considering getting married abroad. We didn’t really have to do much ourselves, apart from enjoying the wonderful day!! All made easy by having someone like Rachel and Liz.

Kathryn and Andrew Cretan Villa

24th July 2025


Crete

We want to thank Ionian and their amazing vendors on making our day so perfect and magical as we recently had a villa wedding in Crete. A special shout out to Rachel and Liz who are absolute super stars!! But the whole team have been amazing with the support and planning throughout our experience.

We cannot put into words just how amazing the whole experience was, the location was absolutely stunning, we have had friends and family rave about how all the food was one of the best they have ever had and we have just felt so supported and well taken care of from the very start right through to the big day.

If you are considering getting married abroad, I would definitely advise on booking through Ionian Weddings. Our wedding day is one I don't think anyone will forget.

Jade and David Tuscan Farmhouse Tuscany

23rd July 2025


Tuscany

Our Tuscan wedding was nothing short of amazing. From the start we felt at ease with Emma who was always very responsive to any questions we had and the timeline/deadlines were made clear to avoid any last minute stress. Emma was always very friendly and available to liaise between ourselves and the venue to ensure a smooth process and pieced together our perfect day.

Once in Italy we were met by our co-ordinator Serena who not only made us feel extremely calm, but executed our perfect wedding flawlessly. After running through the day beforehand and handing over anything we brought with us, we were able to have a completely stress-free day as everything was taken care of for us. The staff at Ionian were personable and seemed to genuinely care about your upcoming experience.

Memories were made with our closest family and friends in the most stunning venue that will last a lifetime.

Rachel & Ross Cretan Farm

3rd July 2025


We decided to book our wedding through Ionian weddings after reading reviews and researching the company, we were not disappointed. Our wedding planner Rachel was lovely, she guided us through everything and what i loved about her is she was very honest, if she felt we didn’t need something she would say- rather than waste money on unnecessary things. It was a very stress free experience. Liz the wedding coordinator in Greece was just amazing, you could tell that she really cared about our special day.
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding. It was everything we dreamed of.
Thank you Rachel, Liz and everyone at Ionian Weddings. We can’t recommend you enough. Love the Sinclairs! :)

Francesca & Ben Sorrento Cloisters & Bay View

3rd July 2025


Brilliant service by EMMA in the UK team - she is fab and genuinely cares that everything is sorted throughout the whole planning process, before, during and even after.
Big shout out to Gemma over in Sorrento too. Our day was perfect.
Everything was so seamless, it felt easier than having a wedding in the UK.
Highly recommend!

Charlotte and George Crete Mediterranean Gardens

26th June 2025


Dream Greek Wedding !

Rachel helped to give us our dream Greek wedding in Crete this summer!
I can’t thank her and the team at Ionian Weddings enough for what was a beyond magical day.

The whole process from start to finish ran very smoothly and all our questions were answered with little delay, we only had a couple of things to organise ourselves, otherwise Ionian handled the bulk of it.

Four months on and we keep thinking back to our perfect day. There were a few small hiccups on the day, but nothing major, and this is always to be expected with such a large and complex event with so many moving parts. I wouldn’t fault the organisers at all.

We are over the moon with our choices and how things turned out. If you’re looking to have a wedding abroad with minimal stress, look no further than Ionian Weddings.

Amy & Alex Santorini Winery Wedding

21st June 2025


Santorini

I’m still not over our wedding day & I don’t think I can quite find the words to explain how incredible it was. From booking the wedding to the night it finished I can’t thank Ionian weddings enough! Everyone says it’s the best day of your life and you nod because you know it will be, but I don’t think I realised just how it will be everything and more. We got married 21.06.25 in Santorini at Santo Winery and there hasn’t been a day since I haven’t looked at all the photos or wished I could do it all again! You are putting all your trust in these guys (for 2 1/2 year in our case) to plan every minute of your special day and I am so glad I picked them! We booked completely blind, we hadn’t seen any of the venues beforehand & maybe this made it more special on the day. From booking with Lucy who was so helpful with the packages, we were then passed over to Rachel late 2024 to really start the planning process. Everything is so straightforward with the brochures but my mind was a web of questions and Rachel was simply amazing, always quick to reply to any email no matter how silly the question and really made the whole process a walk in the park! There is still some apprehension as we’d never been there but when we arrived in Santorini two days before the wedding we met with Voula & Giannis and they made any last minute worries we had disappear, they had things I didn’t even think of & the day could not have ran smoother and this is all down to everyone involved at Ionian Weddings, it really was our dream wedding, more than we could have imagined or wished for and I would book with these guys again in a heartbeat. We could not have done this without you, I will never get over it I just keep replaying the day in my head.

THANK YOU!

Whoever is even thinking of getting married abroad, DO IT & if you use these guys you will not regret it!

Sarah & Liam Tuscany San Galgano Abbey & Tuscan Farmhouse

13th June 2025


From the initial stages to the final moments, our experience with Ionian Weddings was nothing short of extraordinary. A heartfelt thank you to Emma Harrison, our dedicated wedding planner, whose commitment and attention to detail ensured our wedding day was flawless. Emma's proactive approach and prompt responses made the planning process seamless and enjoyable.

In Italy, we were fortunate to have Serena as our local wedding planner. Her exceptional responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent translation skills alleviated any potential stress, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the occasion. Our guests even remarked on how relaxed we appeared throughout the celebrations—a testament to the outstanding support provided by both Emma and Serena.

For anyone considering a wedding in Italy, we wholeheartedly recommend Ionian Weddings. Emma and Serena, thank you for turning our dream wedding into a beautiful reality!

Alex & Bradley Cretan Villa

13th June 2025


Thank you Ionian Weddings for such a pleasant experience from start to finish in the planning of our wedding. Rachel Jackson was our wedding planner and she couldn't have done anymore for us to make sure that our wedding day was perfect. The day itself went to plan and was perfect! I would recommend Ionian weddings to anyone that is looking to get married in Greece :) x

Erin & Michael Cloisters & Sea View Villa

12th June 2025


My husband and I got married this June in Sorrento. Maria and Antonella were absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much to ask of them and they made wedding planning fun! I felt no stress whatsoever and trusted them to make all the necessary arrangements. Getting married abroad can be quite the administrative challenge but everything was pretty much done for us. Guests were in awe at the reception venue and couldn’t believe the attention to detail. I am so grateful to the team for their commitment to making our special day the best one ever. If you are considering booking through Ionian please do, you won’t regret it!

Lauren & Stephen Algarve Manor House, Portugal

11th June 2025


Excellent service from Ionian Weddings who helped make our special day run to perfection. The planner Emma was excellent and Marta and Tatiana in Portugal were a dream.
They helped ease most stresses of planning a wedding the best they could, highly recommend.

Kimberley & Saul Tuscany Abbey & Farmhouse Wedding

10th June 2025


We were simply blown away with the team at Ionian Weddings. They helped us create a wedding which will stay with us forever. The service provided was exceptional and we were able to relax (as much as possible) and know that we were in great hands. Thank you Ionian Weddings team.

Francesca & Jake Italy Cloisters & Hidden Hillside

7th June 2025


We honestly wouldn’t have known where to begin without Ionian Weddings! My husband and I recently got married in beautiful Sorrento, Italy, and the entire experience was made seamless thanks to their incredible team.

A huge thank you to Maria, our UK-based wedding planner, who guided us through every step of the process — from paperwork and legal documents to the exciting part of choosing the details from their brochure. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel simple and enjoyable.

We also want to give a heartfelt thank you to Antonella, our Sorrento-based coordinator. From our first visit to Sorrento — where she walked us through the ceremony and reception venues — to the final preparations during our wedding week, she made sure everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and calm reassurance allowed us to fully relax and enjoy every moment.

Both Maria and Antonella clearly work so hard behind the scenes, and it shows in how perfectly everything came together. We couldn’t be more grateful, and we would highly recommend Ionian Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding!

Thank you

Stuart & Matthew Florentine Hilltop Wedding, Tuscany

6th June 2025


From the very start, I have to admit we were nervous and unsure about how everything would come together. Planning a wedding is such an important and sometimes overwhelming journey, and trusting a team to help you bring your vision to life can feel daunting. But from the moment we began working with this incredible team, all our worries started to melt away. The kindness, professionalism, and genuine care they showed us went far beyond what we ever expected. Their quick and clear communication made us feel truly supported and gave us the confidence and peace of mind we desperately needed throughout the entire process.

Our UK wedding planner Maria has been absolutely fantastic. She was always incredibly quick to communicate and responded promptly to every question and email. Her clear, thorough, and supportive replies made us feel well looked after and reassured at every stage. Maria’s professionalism and attention to detail helped make the entire planning process feel much less stressful, and we truly appreciated how she anticipated our needs before we even had to ask.

Our wedding coordinator Serena has been nothing short of amazing. From day one, she answered every question with patience, warmth, and thoroughness. She went above and beyond by allowing us to send a few important items by post when they didn’t fit in our suitcase — a thoughtful gesture that took a huge weight off our shoulders and showed just how much she cared about making things easy for us. One of the most special moments was meeting Serena in person during our visit to Italy. It was such a wonderful experience to connect face-to-face, and she offered heartfelt, exceptional suggestions to make our ceremony more personal and meaningful. Over the course of about a year of planning, Serena became so much more than a coordinator; she truly felt like a dear friend who genuinely wanted our day to be perfect.

Thanks to this amazing team, what initially felt like a stressful and overwhelming task became a beautiful and smooth journey filled with kindness, support, and joy. They were always there to reassure us, guide us, and celebrate with us. We are so incredibly grateful for everything they’ve done — not only did they help us plan our wedding, but they helped us create memories that we will cherish forever. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough to anyone looking for professional, compassionate, and dedicated wedding planning support.

Kirsty & Ian Kefalonia Asos Chapel & Venetian Villa

5th June 2025


We booked our wedding in Kefalonia through Ionian Weddings and we are so pleased that we did. The experience from start to finish was nothing short of amazing. Emma was great and very supportive in the lead up and Dimitra who was our wedding coordinator in Kefalonia was just amazing. Everything was executed seamlessly and exactly how we had imagined. Nothing was too much and they made our special day simply perfect. We cannot recommend Ionian Weddings enough, they can literally make your dream wedding come true.

Amy & Jamie Skiathos Bourtzi & Olive Grove Wedding

5th June 2025


We had the most perfect wedding day all thanks to Ionian Weddings and the wedding team over in Skiathos.  We were originally supposed to get married during Covid, unfortunately our wedding got postponed twice. We finally had our special day on 05/06/2025 and it was everything we could have ever dreamed of. We had a few different weddings planners over the years, but they have all been absolutely amazing. Also I wanted to thank the team over in Skiathos who brought the vision to life.

George, Nick, Despina and everyone else involved in our wedding. We couldn't have done it without any of you and our day couldn't have been any more perfect. Thank you all xxx

Eloise & Joshua Rhodes St Paul’s Chapel & Pier Wedding

4th June 2025


Wedding  Planners who make dreams come true

It only seems right to start by saying a huge thank you to everyone at Ionian who helped us to plan the wedding of our dreams! From start to finish we have had the most amazing experience and that's down to the hard work of all those that were part of our journey. It's been completely stress free, which has allowed us to enjoy every single moment leading to our big day and, of course our wedding day itself.

A special mention to Helen, Pat and Sarah and the lovely ladies in Rhodes - Michele & Beverley who made our vision come to life. We really had the most incredible day, one that we'd love to relive over and over. All of our guests were blown away; the memories we made will be cherished forever and spoken about for a very long time.

Once we were engaged, we genuinely had no idea where to start looking for a destination wedding. After hearing about Ionian Weddings and from the first point of contact, we knew we'd gone to the right place and didn't look back.

For anybody reading and wondering, we got married in Rhodes at St Paul's Chapel then enjoyed a boat cruise to our wedding reception at Skala. The vibes were immaculate and we highly recommend booking with Ionian if you're hoping for a magical wedding day.

Thank you again! Eloise & Joshua x

Courtney & Scott Italy Cloisters & Sea View Villa

30th May 2025


We knew we wanted to get married in Sorrento and had already picked the locations but beyond that had no clue where to start. We picked Ionian Weddings as they had great reviews, were so quick to respond and they worked with the venues we wanted! As soon as we booked with them, they took over and really sorted everything. No one could believe how relaxed we were about wedding planning and we kept saying it was because our wedding planners were sorting it all. We had Maria as our UK wedding planner and she was absolutely fab - so quick to reply and no question/concern was ever a problem! In Italy we had the absolute pleasure of working with Anna - she really matched our vibe of keeping things relaxed and not stressed/intense/panicky yet the day still went by PERFECTLY without a hitch. Anna was absolutely amazing and we were so glad she was part of our day - every time we seen her she had a big smile and we instantly felt relaxed. Our day was everything we could have wanted and we would not change one thing about it, all thanks to Ionian and the incredible team of planners who brought everything together. We could not recommend them enough, thank you so, so much!

Lynne & Garry Italy Cloisters & Lemon Garden

29th May 2025


Exceptional Wedding Company ! We had our dream wedding in Sorrento, Italy

We are just back from our dream wedding in Sorrento, we were married on 29th May 2025. Lucy, Maria & Antonella have been outstanding! From the day we enquired online after finding Ionian Weddings on Instagram we have not been disappointed ! Lucy was our first contact and she helped us choose our wedding venue, then Maria was our UK wedding planner and she helped shape our vision of the wedding day, no question wasn't answered and I had a lot ! Maria was always prompt and happy to help with any query and also provided suggestions herself which was great ! Antonella was our Italian wedding planner and she was excellent, took care of everything for us and nothing was a hassle. It made our day perfect in every way and we had no stress .. this was part of the reason we wanted  to hire a wedding planner ! I can't  speak highly enough of Ionian Weddings and everyone I worked with 5 star service and truly meet your clients needs.

Thanks so much ! Love Lynne & Garry Peterkin.

Eleanor & Joe Italy Cloisters & Bay View

27th May 2025


Thank you so much to Ionian Weddings for creating such a memorable and special day. We can't thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding dreams come true! From Mr & Mrs Nightingale

Katherine & Kaelan Cyprus Hidden Beach Wedding

25th May 2025


 

There is only one word to describe our whole wedding planning process and wedding day - perfect! From the first time we contacted Ionian Weddings to the treatment we received after the wedding was incredible. Patricia was so helpful in answering all of our questions and recommending wedding venues before we booked Cyprus Hidden  beach. Then, our UK wedding planner (Helen) was absolutely fabulous. She was so responsive, caring, organised and had a great eye for detail. She made the wedding planning experience completely stress-free. Once we landed in Cyprus, Cathy (our wedding coordinator) took over from Helen to make sure everything went as planned. She was outstanding! Cathy allowed us to just enjoy our holiday and wedding day without worrying about a thing. She was unbelievably amazing at her job! Also, everyone involved in the actual day (hair stylist, venue manager, venue staff, photographer and DJ) were brilliant! All of our guests can’t stop talking about our wedding and how perfect the venue/day was! Would happily do it all again!

Amy & Rowan Crete & Farm

24th May 2025


Crete

Thank you to the team, especially our planner Rachel, for planning our perfect day at Crete & Farm. Truly magical!!

Fiona & Peter Hvar Wedding Croatia

24th May 2025


Croatia

When we decided to get married in Hvar, Croatia, we were slightly apprehensive as to how everything would work, especially from abroad. We came across Ionian Weddings online and they had amazing reviews, so we thought we would try them.

From the very beginning, our UK wedding planner Maria was fantastic. She helped put our minds at ease, by answering all of our questions and providing us with the reassurance that we needed.
She was always so quick to respond to our questions and explained things very clearly.
If we were unsure about something, we would seek her guidance and she helped us tremendously with our decision making!

We were then put in touch with Ariana, the wedding coordinator in Croatia. Ariana's relaxed style also made us feel like we were in good hands. She, too, explained clearly how things would work once we were there.

We must say both of them made a fantastic team and having them as our planners took all of the stress away. When we got to Hvar, it all became real when we met Ariana face to face and saw the venue that we would be getting married in.

The venue itself was incredible. Everything from the decor, the lights, the flowers and the food/drink was way beyond our expectations. It was truly magical and we can't thank the both of them enough for bringing our vision to life.

Our guests also commented on how great Ariana was as our celebrant. She made sure the day went smoothly and was always available if we needed her.

We are so grateful for choosing Ionian Weddings to organise our special day and we would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to marry abroad.....we had a blast and made amazing memories with our friends and family.

Apologies this review is a little late and thank you to you both, Maria & Ariana! Fee and Pete x

Sian & Samuel Italy Cloisters & Bay View

23rd May 2025


We recently had the privilege of celebrating our wedding in the enchanting town of Sorrento, Italy, and it was an experience that exceeded all our expectations. This incredible journey was made seamless and truly unforgettable, thanks to the wonderful team at Ionian Weddings, specifically our wedding planners, Gemma and Emma.

From our very first interaction, Gemma and Emma demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care for our vision. They took the time to understand every detail of our dream wedding, and their expert guidance and suggestions were invaluable throughout the planning process.

The setting in Sorrento was nothing short of magical, offering breath taking views and an intimate ambiance that captivated us and our guests. Gemma and Emma went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our day was perfect. From the stunning floral arrangements to the exquisite cuisine, each detail was thoughtfully curated to match our preferences and style.

Their local expertise and connections with trusted vendors in Sorrento meant we could trust them implicitly, leaving us stress-free and able to focus on the joy of the day. They were always just a call or email away, responding promptly to any queries or changes we had.

What truly set Gemma and Emma apart was their warm and personable approach. They treated our wedding as if it were their own, and their passion for creating beautiful and memorable events shone through in every aspect of their work.

In conclusion, choosing Ionian Weddings and working with Gemma and Emma was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Their exceptional service and dedication ensured our special day in Sorrento was the fairy tale we always dreamed it would be. We highly recommend them to any couple looking to tie the knot in Italy. Thank you, Gemma and Emma, for making our wedding day a masterpiece!

Wiktoria & Victor Florentine Hilltop wedding Tuscany

23rd May 2025


Supportive, team incredible wedding!

Ionian Weddings made our dream destination wedding a reality! From the start our UK planner Emma was incredibly kind, patient, helpful, and always responsive - she even provided photo examples whenever we needed, which made planning virtually so much easier. On the big day, Serena was an amazing coordinator: knowledgeable about the venue, perfectly handling all the vendors and timelines so we could truly relax and enjoy every moment. The venue itself was absolutely breath-taking, the food and cake were delicious, and every detail was beautifully executed. Our guests raved it was the best wedding they've ever attended, and we truly didn't want the night to end.

Thanks to Ionian Weddings, my Pinterest board became a reality!

Jemma & Jamie Cloisters & Hidden Hillside Gem

23rd May 2025


We cannot express enough how incredibly grateful we are to Maria at Ionian Weddings for planning the most perfect wedding for us in Sorrento, Italy. Planning a wedding abroad could have been daunting, but with Maria’s help, it became a joyful and fun journey, we are forever grateful!

We also want to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to Viola, our wonderful wedding coordinator on the ground in Sorrento. Viola was by our side in the days leading up to the wedding and on the day itself, ensuring that every single detail went exactly to plan.

Together, Maria and Viola made our dream wedding not only possible, but truly magical. The whole experience was flawless from start to finish, and we’re still on cloud nine. If you’re thinking of a destination wedding, we wholeheartedly recommend Ionian Weddings

Hannah & Ryan Cretan Villa

20th May 2025


Crete

Thank you for helping us plan the most perfect day/week.
Very informative from the beginning and throughout the planning journey. The day was perfect and everyone we worked with was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The venue was perfect and great value for what was included. Very happy with Ionian Weddings and would recommend!

Stephanie & Keith Croatia Sponza Palace Dubrovnik

16th May 2025


Ionian Weddings helped turn our dream wedding into a reality. From start to finish, their support was exceptional, and every detail was handled with care and professionalism. The suppliers they recommended were excellent, and the destination itself was more beautiful than we could have imagined. If you're thinking about a destination wedding, we can't recommend Ionian Weddings highly enough—they truly exceeded all our expectations.

Chloe & Matthew Cretan Farm

11th May 2025


We had the best experience booking our wedding !

Ionian Weddings were attentive, personal and communicative. Our coordinator out in Crete Liz, was without fault, and every part of our day organised through Ionian was perfect.

Thank you so much.

Savannah & Michael Santorini Windmill Wedding

10th May 2025


Couldn't be happier with our experience with Ionian Weddings. We are American and heard via another friend who also used their service. Overall a great experience planning and executing our wedding in Santorini. Rachel and team did a great job working with us across time zones and responding and planning efficiently. We then had local wedding coordinators who took over for the day of, they were extremely professional and knowledgeable and made the entire process seamless. Many of our US based friends commented how well this wedding went was coordinated and how little went wrong along the way. Huge kudos to Rachel and our planners and friends at Ionian weddings. Thank you again!

Ella & Stephen Algarve Wine Estate Wedding

3rd May 2025


Algarve

What an amazing wedding, all thanks to Ionian Weddings! My husband and I worked with Emma to plan the wedding of our dreams in Portugal. After seeing how fabulously they planned his sister's wedding in Positano, we knew Ionian Weddings was the way to go. Emma made the process smooth and enjoyable. We could not be more thankful for her dedication and attention to detail.

Helen & Martyn Cloisters & Bay View Sorrento, Italy

3rd May 2025


We could not have planned our Italian wedding without Ionian. Emma was amazing guiding us through all the steps and always there when we needed her, Anna and the team in the Italy were superb and we felt looked after. They took away the stress so we could enjoy our day which was absolutely spectacular!

Shauna and Raymond Panoramic Garden


I booked our wedding through Ionian Weddings after reading some online reviews and recommendations.
From choosing our destination up until the final touches for our big day Ionian weddings made this as stress free and easy as could be!
Our UK wedding planner Emma went over and above to make planning stress free! Her friendly approach and personality made it so easy to ask questions and share my ideas which she really brought to life!
We had never visited our venue so planning was done via email and video calls, every idea and wish I had was organised efficiently by Emma, even my last minute ideas!
When we arrived in Portugal we then met our local planner Marta who again went over and above to make sure our special day was perfect!
Marta made sure our day was set up to perfection and also stayed for the entire day and ensured it all ran like clock work!
We had the absolute best day and best experience with Ionian Weddings.
Anyone thinking about having a destination wedding ... do it! And I’d highly recommend using Ionian Weddings! They really gave us our perfect day.

Rhianne and Josh Waterfall Gardens


I had my wedding in Malta with Ionian wedding and Emma was my planner who was very helpful and attentive to all my questions and requests. We even managed to organise a horse entrance at the venue 3 weeks before and I really appreciated that. Would 100% recommend me for destination weddings!

Natalie and Thomas Tuscan Abbey


We would like to say a huge thank you to Emma and the rest of the team at Ionian for planning our wedding in San Galgano, Tuscany in October of this year. Simply put, it was everything we could have asked for. The planning was faultless; from the outset, it was clear how experienced Ionian were with planning a destination wedding, making everything including the documentation for legal marriages seamless, all while being a friendly and approachable team to whom no question or clarification was too small. From our initial enquiry to the wedding day, the experience of planning our wedding has been second to none, from every perspective. We are so impressed by the service and support that Ionian provided, that we would actively recommend them to anyone who was thinking of planning a wedding abroad, as they will ensure your day is as special as ours was.