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Maria Sfakianaki
Maria Sfakianaki
Founder

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14 years in business

We speak English and Greek

Small team (2-10 members)

MK Events by Santo Weddings is a wedding planner company located in Athens, Greece, servicing the entire Greek capital as well as several islands, including Crete, Mykonos, and Syros. Maria is the company's owner and main wedding planner. As a certified wedding planner and a Greek national, Maria has many years of experience in the industry and can contact local and trusted vendors to help bring every couple's dream wedding alive. Maria has experience in organizing and executing a range of religious, cultural, non-religious, civil, eco-friendly weddings, and more.

Services Offered

MK Events by Santo Wedding provides an array of services that can cover every aspect of the planning process and wedding day, ensuring no small detail. Each ceremony is fully customized to meet the exact desires and requirements of every couple. Maria can work closely with each couple and guide them through the important process of executing a beautiful and seamless wedding that matches their preferred style, color, and theme. The company's wedding planning services include but are not limited to:

  • Full planning
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event design
  • Budget analysis
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals
  • Guest-list management
  • Timelines

What You'll Love About Mk events (by Santo weddings)

This trustworthy team will take care of all the details from afar, allowing you to indulge in a seamless destination wedding experience. Their knowledge and experience ensure every element meets your vision. Peruse their reviews for an insight into others' dream celebration journeys.

FAQ

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,354

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning

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Reviews of Mk events (by Santo weddings)

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MK Events, led by Maria, is highly praised for planning dream destination weddings flawlessly. Reviewers highlight Maria's exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to make the planning process stress-free and smooth. They emphasize Maria's warmth, professionalism, and the flawless execution of multi-day events that exceeded expectations. The team's organizational skills, vendor recommendations, and ability to bring visions to life are commended, making MK Events a top choice for unforgettable and magical wedding experiences.

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MK Events, led by Maria, is highly praised for planning dream destination weddings flawlessly. Reviewers highlight Maria's exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to make the planning process stress-free and smooth. They emphasize Maria's warmth, professionalism, and the flawless execution of multi-day events that exceeded expectations. The team's organizational skills, vendor recommendations, and ability to bring visions to life are commended, making MK Events a top choice for unforgettable and magical wedding experiences.

Taryn
Taryn Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams — thanks to Maria!

Maria planned our wedding in Ios, Greece and made every moment feel like a dream. From the very beginning, she was the calm, capable presence I didn’t know I needed and an incredible communicator who anticipated details before I could even think to ask.

She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran flawlessly, coordinating vendors across time zones and making sure we were cared for with genuine warmth. Every single element — the florals, the timing, and the ambiance felt effortless and perfectly aligned with our vision.

What stood out most was her heart. She didn’t just plan our wedding; she supported me through the entire journey. Her kindness, patience, and professionalism transformed what could have been stressful into something joyful and unforgettable.

I can honestly say I don’t know what I would have done without her. Maria is a truly exceptional communicator — talented, organized, and full of grace. She was there every step of the way and helped make our wedding nothing short of magical. ✨

If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding and want someone who will make it feel effortless and full of heart, Maria is the planner you’ve been hoping for.
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Katie Sent on 06/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Maria at MK Events!!

We can't recommend Maria at MK events highly enough! She truly handled everything -- from organizing every last detail to making the entire planning process feel as smooth and stress-free as possible. She is exceptionally organized and professional, consistently responsive and reliable, and an absolute joy to work with. Her extensive experience in wedding planning, combined with her warm personality, has helped her build strong relationships with a wide network of vendors. Because of that, she was able to offer us plenty of great options to choose from -- from floral arrangements and table settings to lighting and more. Thanks to her, we didn't have to stress at all about our wedding day. If you're looking for someone who will go above and beyond, go with Maria!
Pooja
Pooja Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made for our wedding!

Maria and her team were exceptional from start to finish. She kept everything on track, was responsive, easy to communicate with, and ensured our vision was realized. The execution during our two-day wedding was flawless, and the décor exceeded expectations. Our guests still rave about it, calling it the best-organized and most memorable destination wedding they’ve attended. Choosing MK Events was the best decision we made, and we'd gladly work with them again.
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Lauren Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in Hydra

We started our wedding preparations a little over a year in advance. Coming from New York to Greece. With many prompt email exchanges with Maria, we always felt supported and heard.

We had never been to the island that we decided to get married on. Maria helped with finding all the right venues for us on Hydra. We gave her a budget that she followed very closely. We had multiple days of events and everyday I felt her calm presence. She checked in with us often to make sure things were going smoothly. Her team and the vendors that she recommended were perfect!
R
Ravi Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Planner

Maria and team were amazing. Maria was highly diligent in planning each of our events and making sure it was done to our liking. Destination weddings are never easy but a multi-day destination wedding with 150+ guests is even more difficult. I highly recommend Maria - our guests to this day still text us saying "This was the best international wedding we have been to".
J
Jamie Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5-Star Review for Maria's Wedding Planning Services

Maria, we cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day an absolute dream come true! From start to finish, everything was perfect, and it’s all thanks to your incredible attention to detail and hard work.

The decorations were exactly what we had envisioned—each detail was carefully thought out and beautifully executed. It truly felt like our dream had come to life. On top of that, the coordination between all the vendors was flawless. Everything flowed seamlessly, and we could tell that each aspect of the day was handled with care and precision.

Thanks to your dedication and professionalism, Mark and I were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment of our celebration without a single worry. You made our day unforgettable, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Thank you again for everything, Maria!
— Mark & Jamie
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Attention to detail, profesional and a pleasure to work with

We are so glad to have hired Maria as our planner. Along with her team, they made sure very detail was absolutely perfect. It was impressive to see them in action. It is not easy to trust someone to execute your vision from miles and miles away but Maria is so organized that it made it easy to communicate and ultimately have the result we were looking for. All of our guests enjoyed themselves. We even had a great time - I often hear the bride and groom do not get to enjoy the wedding but not in this case. Thanks to Maria and her team, we truly enjoyed every minute. We look forward to having them plan many of our future life events. I would highly recommend.
C
Clara Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding!

Maria and her team were extraordinary from start to finish! We worked with Maria for a year planning our 3-day Athens destination wedding, and she turned our vision into a dream wedding. We are from the US and didn't see any of our venues in person...but we trusted Maria's recommendations and were truly blown away!

Maria planned three flawless events for us: a beautiful sunset boat cruise, a stunning rehearsal dinner, and a surreal wedding ceremony and reception. She has connections with amazing vendors and guided us in the right direction to meet our specific needs, along with being mindful of our budget. Every detail was meticulously accounted for, and she made us feel comfortable every step of the way. She helped create an unforgettable experience and our guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever attended!

Maria is a true professional, and her passion showed throughout the entire process. We highly recommend working with MK Events!
Robert
Robert Sent on 06/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gold standard

Maria and the team were phenomenal through and through. We were two individuals that had a few items that were important to us and Maria knew how to fill in the gaps / details and we were blown away. We are in the US and so didn't go out to the location and needed to rely on her judgment and recommendations. She clearly knows the nuances of Santorini, the best locations and pros/cons, reliable vendors, and has a real artistic flair. Rehearsal dinner, wedding/party and boat day went without a hitch and all our guests really enjoyed the celebration. Highly highly recommend!
K
Kellen Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Maria was phenomenal - we simply can’t say enough good things about her. She translated our vision into reality in every detail. We are based on the east coast in the US and never got to see anything in person in Greece until the day of our rehearsal dinner and somehow she had read our minds. Everything went off perfectly, no glitches, and she was on site every day to make sure we didn’t have to handle a single logistical detail. She met with us as much as we needed ahead of time and kept us organized and on track. Beautiful details. Unforgettable experience. Our guests called it the best wedding they’d ever been to. Highest recommendations for Maria.
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