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Santorini Wedding Planners

Santorini, GR
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    Stress-free Santorini Wedding

    We worked with Shirley and Maria and they went above and beyond to make our dream wedding come true.

    We cannot say enough good things about our experience! From the initial meeting to planning, they offered great recommendations and made us feel at ease the whole way through. They are very calm and organized, and really know what they're doing. It's not easy planning a destination wedding, but we were in great hands.

    The wedding day was a dream, and it was so nice to just have to show up and everything was taken care of. We didn't stress as we knew that Shirley and Maria were there to support us and take care of every detail so we could just enjoy the moment. They added so many personal touches, and even went above and beyond to help with the paperwork and documents.

    They were such a huge part of our day and we're so grateful for them. They were so easy to work with, and we cannot recommend their services enough to anyone thinking of getting married in Santorini.

    Thank you x a million to Maria and Shirley for all your help and support, your professionalism, your kindness, humour, and your ability to make the day so special! You were such a light throughout the entire journey!
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    5 Star Experience with Maria at Santorini Wedding Planners

    We cannot recommend Maria and Santorini Wedding Planners highly enough! From our very first conversation through our wedding day, Maria was organized, professional, responsive, and an absolute joy to work with.

    She took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life more beautifully than we could have imagined. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and the entire day felt seamless and stress-free because of her careful planning and coordination. Maria communicated clearly with us and all of our vendors, ensuring everyone was aligned and every aspect of the day ran smoothly.

    Our wedding day was truly magical, and we are so grateful for the care, dedication, and expertise Maria brought to the process. Being able to relax and fully enjoy the day with our family and friends was one of the greatest gifts she gave us. If you're planning a wedding in Santorini, Maria is the person you want by your side!

    Thank you, Maria, for helping create memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
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    The Best Decision We Made For Our Elopement

    Maria was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

    Eloping overseas is such an emotional and intimate experience, and having someone there who genuinely cared about us and our day made all the difference. From the months of planning right through to the moment we said our vows, Maria went above and beyond in every possible way.

    Her experience in the wedding industry is so evident. Every detail was handled so effortlessly and professionally that we were able to completely relax and be fully present with each other. She thought of everything before we even had to ask.

    On the day itself, she was steaming AJ’s suit, helping me into my dress, adjusting details, coordinating timings, calming nerves and making sure every single moment flowed perfectly. What could have felt stressful felt calm, exciting and incredibly special because of her.

    Maria doesn’t just create beautiful weddings, she creates an experience where couples feel supported, understood and genuinely cared for. We never felt like “just another couple.” She put so much heart into our day and it showed in every single moment.

    We will forever be grateful for everything she did to make our Santorini elopement so unforgettable. If you are looking for someone you can completely trust with one of the biggest days of your life, Maria is truly exceptional.

    Forever grateful Aj & Sarah
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    Wedding in Santorini

    Maria did an amazing job to make our wedding day perfect. She was very professional, and was there to help with every step of the process. She had excellent recommendations for everything from the venue, to hair and makeup, music, flowers, catering, photography, and anything else involved with the wedding. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner in Santorini.
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    Maria is amazing!

    Maria was absolutely phenomenal throughout the whole planning process of our wedding in Santorini. She was very receptive of our needs and accommodated any requests. She understood the prices that we could afford and made sure to provide us options that fit our needs. We could not recommend her, and her recommendations enough. Thank you!
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    Andrea Sent on 10/19/2025
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    Walker / Bingham Wedding Belvedere Suites October 13 2025

    Maria was just wonderful ❤️ Her service in helping us to achieve our intimate dream wedding was impeccable..She was able to recommend all local businesses who would provide our special requirements (within our budget)..our celebrant, cake, flowers (including my bouquet) and hair & make up artist were amazing! Maria was always on hand to provide information to any queries we had before arriving on Santorini and met with us on arrival to finalise arrangements. It was so lovely to have her share our wedding day with us also and ensure it all went seamlessly. I would not hesitate in recommending Santorini Wrdding Planners, Maria made our special day vision come true!❤️
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    Perfect Wedding In Every Way

    Maria is a fabulous wedding planner - her creative ideas, caliber of venue recommendations/vendor selections, and logistics are nothing short of amazing. She takes care of every detail and is on hand at all times to handle anything and everything to ensure you can enjoy every minute. There were multiple events over 3 days for 90 people and she made sure every moment ran seamlessly!!!! Besides making wedding dreams a reality, she is also the sweetest person you could ever want to work with - look no further - Maria will deliver everything you are looking for....and more!
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    The Wedding of Our Dreams

    Maria helped us create the wedding of our dreams. From the start, every decision was so easy, which I don't think most people would say about wedding planning. We live in NYC, but even coordinating meetings was simple. We had a three-day party with almost 90 guests, and Maria helped with every detail, and showed up for every event! She has an extensive vendor network that she clearly has great relationships with, which again, makes coordinating all these moving parts so seamless. She kept a meticulous vendor & budget breakdown. Her level of organization was really appreciated. From the moment we arrived in Santorini, she accompanied us to our meetings with vendors, locations, etc. And even picked up and returned personal items that we brought from home to incorporate in the wedding decor. Our guests will be talking about this wedding forever....It was truly spectacular from our "first toast" to the "welcome party" to the actual wedding itself. For all the countless calls, emails, decisions, and laughs...We can't possibly thank Maria enough.
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    Veronica Sent on 08/11/2025
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    Beautiful Person

    Maria, thank you so much for helping us through every step of our wedding journey. Maria really showed up the day of the wedding and you could really tell she wanted everything to run smoothly for our special day. I am more of a type A bride and Maria never made me feel like I was too much for that. We appreciate her and would recommend her to anyone.
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    "A Dream Wedding in Santorini – Thanks to Maria!

    We can’t thank Maria enough for everything she did to make our Santorini wedding so special! Planning a wedding from the UK could have been stressful, but her support gave us complete confidence throughout the process. She guided us with her trusted list of suppliers, which made everything so much easier and stress-free.

    On the big day, it was incredibly reassuring to have Maria there—calmly managing everything behind the scenes so we could simply enjoy every moment. Her communication was excellent from start to finish, always available to answer our questions and offer advice.

    We truly couldn’t have done it without her. We highly recommend Maria - Santorini Wedding Planners to anyone planning a destination wedding in Santorini!
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    Ioanna Sent on 07/09/2025
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    Dream wedding in Santorini

    We found SWP through instagram and after our first videocall with Maria we knew that we were choosing them for our wedding planning. Her warm and kind personality made us feel confident that our wedding was in good hands. She gave us many options, guided us to choose the best vendors. No matter how difficult or challenging some of our requests were she managed to satisfy them. The result exceeded our expectations!! We couldn’t have done it without her!
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    Hayley Sent on 05/30/2025
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    Our dream Santorini wedding, all thanks to Santorini Wedding Planners!

    Planning a destination wedding in Santorini all the way from Australia was no small feat, but finding Maria from Santorini Wedding Planners made it not only possible—but truly magical.

    From the moment I came across Maria, I had a feeling she was the right person to help bring our dream wedding to life. I had spoken to a few other brides who shared glowing reviews of their experience with her, and I’m so grateful I trusted them—because everything they said was absolutely true.

    Maria’s communication throughout the entire process was nothing short of extraordinary. As a nervous and anxious bride on the other side of the world, I sent countless emails, and Maria replied with such incredible patience, warmth, and reassurance every single time. Her empathy and calm nature made all the difference—especially during stressful moments. She always knew just what to say to ease my mind and help me refocus on what truly mattered.

    When we finally arrived in Santorini and met Maria in person, it felt like greeting an old friend. She welcomed us with such kindness and generosity. Despite us not having a car, she personally took us to our site visit, coordinated with all our vendors (including our Australian photographers she’d never worked with before), and handled every last-minute curveball we threw her way with grace and ease.

    Maria didn’t just plan our wedding—she cared about it. And that showed in every single detail. Thanks to her, our wedding day was everything we had hoped for and more. It was seamless, joyful, beautiful, and stress-free. There is absolutely no way we could have done this without her.

    Maria, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our Santorini wedding a memory we will treasure for the rest of our lives. We couldn’t recommend you more highly.
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    Look no further!

    If you are a Santorini bride LOOK NO FURTHER!

    I cannot recommend Maria enough! When someone makes you feel like family you know you made the best decision for your big day! From the moment we first exchanged emails, I knew I was in the best hands!

    Maria’s responsiveness was unparalleled—whether it was a late-night email or multiple questions on the same topic she always replied quickly, and I never felt like I was a bother. No matter how small or big the request, she made me feel like I was her only client, always prioritizing my needs, giving me undivided attention and multiple recommendation's! She works with some of the best vendors and I was so lucky to have them on our wedding day!

    Her creativity was beyond anything I could have imagined. She took my vague ideas and turned them into something magical, truly bringing my vision to life. From the welcome party, to the wedding day, to the elegant floral arrangements, to the decor, to the personalized menus, the extra entertainment at cocktail hour and during the reception, every detail reflected my style in a way that was both stunning and unique!

    What makes Maria different than any other wedding planner is the level of care she put into every aspect of the planning process. She made sure I felt supported, stress-free, and confident throughout the entire journey. I never once felt overwhelmed, and I could tell she was working tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything seamless.

    Maria was there from the minute we landed on the island to the minute we left the island. She attended every pre wedding meeting we had and every event we hosted to ensure we were stress free, everything was amazing! It was exactly how I had dreamed, I wish I could relive it over and over again! It was magical!!!

    Her passion for her work and genuine dedication to making our day perfect made us feel so special. If you want a planner who will listen, care, and turn your dreams into reality, look no further. We are so grateful for all her hard work in making my wedding day absolutely unforgettable!

    Maria, we are so grateful to have found you and make our dream into a reality! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We will remember and cherish these past two years together forever! Maria you are truly amazing!
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    A beautiful wedding day thanks to Maria

    We decided to plan a destination wedding and started working with Maria a year and a half out. She was absolutely the best decision we made. Not only is she a very sweet person but also fantastic at her job. She was very good at communicating and keeping us on track when she knew decisions needed to be made. Maria offered great vendor recommendations that matched our style and budget and she also went above and beyond helping us find somewhere to have a pre-wedding/rehearsal dinner the night before.
    On the day of the wedding my husband and I were able to enjoy the day to the fullest with zero worries as she took care of everything and was there the entire time. Thank you Maria for helping our day go as beautifully as we could possibly imagine! ♥️
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    Gabriela Sent on 09/22/2024
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    Unforgettable day of our life!

    We had the most incredible experience with Santorini Wedding Planners, led by the amazing Maria. From the moment we began planning our wedding, Maria and her team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Maria’s patience was truly remarkable – we sent countless emails with questions, even about the smallest details, and she always responded with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. Her expertise and knowledge of the island made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. The location she helped us choose was absolutely breathtaking, and everything from the decor to the timing of the ceremony was flawlessly executed.
    Maria’s dedication and personal touch truly made our special day unforgettable. If you're dreaming of a magical wedding on Santorini, I highly recommend working with Maria and her team. They will turn your vision into a beautiful reality! A big THANK YOU Maria!
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    Claire Sent on 09/16/2024
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    The perfect wedding day

    Maria was a pleasure to work with for our dream Santorini wedding. She is very experienced and had great recommendations. When we discussed plans, Maria made me feel important, like I was her only client, which is a skill in itself. She suggested the best vendors and I was thoroughly impressed with everything on the day, especially the flowers, which I feel you go into blindly with a destination wedding. She is kind, calm, caring and thoughtful. I am a bit of a control freak and she was incredibly patient when putting up with my questions and indecisiveness. Everything was perfectly organised and ran smoothly. It helps that Maria is a lovely, warm person too, with perfect English and a passion for weddings. Thank you Maria 💕
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    Dedicated Wedding planner = Maria Sarma

    Maria Sarma, our wedding planner, made both the wedding day and the entire preparation process incredibly smooth and unforgettable. Since all the details were finalized in advance, and we were provided with comprehensive information packages—including possibilities, pricing, and Instagram links for us to explore—Maria truly lifted the burden off our shoulders.

    Most importantly, everything was organized down to the smallest detail, exactly as we had discussed, with no surprises. In fact, we were pleasantly surprised at how effortlessly everything came together, leaving us without a single worry. The bouquet I ordered exceeded my expectations, as did the cake, the event itself, the decorations, the photographer, our saxophonist, makeup artist—everything was perfect.

    If you’re planning a flawless event, you can absolutely count on Maria. She approaches her work with dedication and shares in the joy of the moment with you. I wouldn’t change a single thing about our perfect day.
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    Joshua Sent on 09/01/2024
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    Highly recommend - excellent

    Maria made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, she was attentive, organized, and genuinely passionate about making our dream wedding come true.

    Her calm demeanor and organisation were excellent throughout. She coordinated with all our vendors seamlessly and ensured that the entire event ran smoothly, from the ceremony to the reception. Maria effortlessly brought every detail to life Nothing to fault. Prompt communication in every aspect including quotes from various suppliers and confirmed details swiftly.

    We highly recommend Maria to any couple looking to make their big day perfect.

    Thank you, Maria, for making our wedding day the best day of our lives!
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    Highly recommended!

    Maria is an excellent professional and above all a wonderful person. She was always by our side whenever we needed her. Any questions we had and any changes we wanted to be made she was there to help us and suggest new ideas. We had no stress on the wedding day. Everything was as we wanted and even better. We were very pleased, both we as a couple and our guests. I would highly recommend Maria for her wonderful service and integrity.
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    Fantastic! Couldn’t recommend enough!

    Maria done an absolutely incredible job at organising our dream wedding. Couldn’t recommend enough! Our day turned out better then we could have ever imagined.
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    Scarleth Sent on 06/21/2024
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    Dream Wedding

    Santorini wedding planners made my dream wedding come true. Everything went so well and as stress free as it can possibly get. They helped organize my vision to life and helped recommend amazing vendors.
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    Juliana Sent on 06/02/2024
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    Wedding planner with client's best interests at heart

    My husband and I just returned from a magical wedding and honeymoon in Greece. Although simple, we wanted a wedding celebration filled with meaning and small details that reflected our personality and created long-lasting memories. Maria’s infinite patience and willingness to fulfill our vision were instrumental in achieving our dream wedding. Rather than imposing specific vendors, like other wedding planners we spoke with before did, Maria was prompt to offer different options and find new alternatives to suit our needs and budget. We felt that she truly had our best interests at heart and that became apparent throughout the whole process, from the planning period to the wedding day. She was always understanding and we never felt judged for not wanting or being able to spend on X, Y, or Z items.

    Maria’s well-structured and organized approach to wedding planning offered us the peace of mind we needed in organizing a wedding from afar (Canada). Her attention to detail and vigilant eye meant that everything went smoothly during the wedding day and we could relax and enjoy the celebration without worrying about anything at all.

    Maria’s professionalism and experience, coupled with her flexibility and warm personality, make her an ideal wedding planner to entrust one’s special day. With so many wedding planners to choose from in Santorini, it is difficult to determine and decide who to go with. We are so happy we chose Maria to help us with our wedding and could not recommend her enough to others seeking to have a dream wedding in the gorgeous island of Santorini.
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    Responsive and Knowledgeable

    We contacted Shirley to assist us with a wedding in Santorini. Even though it was during Orthodox Easter week, Shirley diligently tried to find us a venue, photographer and officiant. Her efforts and communication with us were responsive and knowledgeable. Although we did not book our wedding due to unforeseen circumstances, Shirley was always there to try and help us make the wedding happen. We would highly recommend Shirley, especially if you need to communicate in English. Thank you Shirley! Lisa and Dave
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    Friendly and professional service

    Shirley and her team provided a friendly and professional service. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We did not visit our wedding venue or meet Shirley in person until our arrival in Santorini, however over the 11 months of planning Shirley guided us well and made sure everything was on track for our special day. Shirley would send us videos and photos of our venue, flowers, table designs, etc.
    Shirley delivered us the dream wedding.
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    Better Than We Could've Imagined

    Shirley and the SWP team were phenomenal. We planned our wedding from the US and we felt so listened to and cared for from the initial meeting all the way through each of our wedding events.

    We were always presented with several options and their communication with us (despite a 10 hour time change) and with all of our vendors was amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure each detail was exactly how we wanted it.

    Upon our arrival, everything was seamlessly set and ready to go, and we didn't have to stress because we knew the SWP team was on top of it. We can't recommend Shirley and SWP enough!
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    Thank you, Shirley

    The thing we wanted most of all for our wedding was to be 100% ourselves, without fiction, without script, where everyone could feel comfortable and even our children could be loud. Not only did Shirley allow this to happen with delicacy and elegance, skilfully stepping in when necessary and silently stepping aside to let us enjoy our moment, but she assisted us along the way with excellent professionalism.

    Like many, unfortunately, our wedding suffered many setbacks due to the pandemic, we had to postpone it several times in a state of total uncertainty and discontent.
    Shirley was always by our side reassuring us, looking for practical solutions, but above all always encouraging us.

    I must say that she was no longer our wedding planner, someone paid to do a job, but she had become an expert friend, a point of reference. We could not have wished for anything more than Shirley and her staff. Dimitris (photographer) and Morgan (make-up) made our wedding day, a unique, harmonious, relaxing experience.

    Thank you
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    Stefan Sent on 11/09/2019
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    The perfect wedding

    SWP are professional yet caring planners that took a genuine intererst in your special day, where there was never a request too difficult or too over reaching. We had complete trust in SWP in everything they presented and being overseas, trust in your planner is everything. The day went off without a hitch, everything was pefect and run exactly as how we envisioned and this was a result of meticulous planning and attention to deal from the SWP team. Only thing that they cannot take credit for was the amazing weather!
    We, along with our 60 guests, are very thankful for SWP and would recommend them to any couple who are planning a wedding in Santorini, big or small.
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    Rita Sent on 10/16/2019
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    A Dream Realized

    When we decided to get married in Santorini, we knew we would need a dynamic local team to bring our dream to life. Shirley and Maria were a prayer answered. They are creative, have a great lineup of vendor partners and they welcomed collaboration. They went the extra mile to ensure our day was one to remember, and every single detail was treated with care. I highly recommend that you work with this dream team!

    *Special Note: I am an African American bride. Shirley and Maria partner with vendors that are well versed in thicker hair textures and darker skin complexions. This was very important to me.
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    Sean Sent on 09/03/2019
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    Excellent experience

    Shirley and Maria arranged a surprise 20th anniversary vow renewal for my wife and I, and it was everything we could have hoped for. Our ceremony was a simple one, but it was thoughtfully done with many little details that my wife loved. I can only imagine how awesome it would have been if we went big!
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    Orianna Sent on 08/26/2019
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    Could not have asked for a more knowledgeable and professional wedding planner!

    Shirley and Maria were wonderful from start to finish. Being from the US, we were weary about planning a trip overseas. But, these two were so knowledgeable and trustworthy, they made planning so easy. By the time we finally met them they truly felt like family. We were so happy with every detail of our wedding and could not have asked for a better experience.
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    Jodie Sent on 08/22/2019
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    Maria was wonderful!

    Maria Sarma was wonderful to work with! She was very thorough in every detail. Our event turned out better than we could have imagined.
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    The most incredible day.

    Firstly Stephen and I cannot put into words how happy we are that we found Shirley and Maria, they made all our dreams for our big day come true!
    Wonderful, friendly and absolutely dedicated ladies who work hard to give couples their dream wedding as Stephen said during his speech “we struck gold” when we found Shirley and Maria!
    Nothing asked was too much trouble, even planning a helicopter transfer to our reception something quite extravagant which made our evening rather lavish!
    We would absolutely recommend Shirley and Maria everything they do has that personal touch to make you have the perfect day, they are the best at what they do.
    So a massive thank you from Stephen and I for everything you both did to make our day the absolute dream it was, our guests cannot stop talking about our wedding, how amazing and wonderful it was.
    We look forward to visiting for our one year anniversary and hope to see you both again. Xx

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    Jacqueline Sent on 08/04/2019
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    The Most Perfect Wedding

    Our wedding day could not have been more perfect. Each and every moment went according to plan. I did not feel the least bit stressed on the big day, and this is all thanks to Shirley and Maria!

    Throughout the entire planning process, Shirley and Maria were kind, friendly, caring, detailed, organized, prompt, professional, and so lovely. I always looked forward to receiving emails from them and planning together.

    Once we got to Santorini, all appointments and meeting were planned out one by one and all the information was easy to digest. We truly were in good hands, and we could feel it.

    I am SO happy that I chose Santorini Wedding Planners. Shirley and Maria are such wonderful people and they did the most fantastic job. I couldn't have dreamt of anything better!!
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    Mina Sent on 07/24/2019
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    My wedding was something out of a movie !

    Words cannot express our gratitude for Shirley and her team. My wedding was something out of a movie ! It was the PERFECT wedding and it's all because of Shirley and Maria. All I had were ideas on Pinterest and thousands of miles between me and my wedding venue, the rest was all Shirley’s magic and she brought everything to life. She helped plan a spectacular two day event and had every detail under control, was ready with back-up plans, and implementation was seamless. She was respectful of my ideas, budget, and understood culture differences and bridged the gaps where needed, especially when it came to communicating with my husband Michael, who can be challenging at times LOL :-). Every moment was perfect and will be remembered as one of the best weddings by our family and friends and we could not have done any of this without Shirley.

    We are forever grateful!
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    Kaci Sent on 07/16/2019
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    Amazing day!

    Thanks to the Santorini wedding planners my now husband & myself had a blast with our friends and family. I would recommend them to everyone! It’s hard to plan from Colorado USA to Santorini Greece but they did a wonderful job making our dream night come true. Everything was just gorgeous! Wouldn’t change a thing. Can’t wait to get all the photos back of this beautiful day❤️

    Much love,
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    Alexis Sent on 06/07/2019
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    Absolutely amazing

    Simply put I could not recommend Shirley and Maria more. Our Santorini wedding including 4 events for 67 people was flawless. They could not be more organized, professional, and easy to work with. I put all my trust in them while planning this wedding from across the world via the internet and it worked out perfectly. I feel lucky to have found them. They recommended amazing vendors and covered all the details and then some that I probably didn't even know about. Once we finally met in person for the wedding it felt as if I had known them forever. They quickly felt like family whom genuinely cared about us and knew exactly the type of couple we were and what we wanted for our wedding. We will miss interacting with them on a regular basis.
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    Diana Sent on 01/02/2019
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    Santorini Wedding from NC

    Planning a destination weeding from the states was a breeze with Shirley and Maria! They were so helpful in making sure our wedding day was perfect!
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    Samantha Sent on 11/01/2018
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    Highly recommended

    Highly recommended! Santorini Wedding Planners provided a quality service from the moment we made contact. Both Shirley and Maria's personal approach and attention to detail enabled us to plan the wedding of our dreams. From our initial skype meeting they gave us the confidence that the finer detail would be taken care of. They delivered beyond our expectations.
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    Kate Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Shirley and Maria are consummate professionals who took care of every detail involved in our Destination Wedding! The legal paperwork involved in an official Greek Orthodox Church Wedding approved by both church and civil authorities is challenging, and both Shirley and Maria were there guiding us through the two year planning process. After our incredible experience in Santorini, we feel like they’re part of our family! Yiassou! Highly Recommended!
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    Azra Sent on 08/11/2018
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    THANK YOU for the perfektly day for us. It was wonderful and very awesome. We are very happyy
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    Bobbie Sent on 08/07/2018
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    Had the best experience working along side Maria to make the best possible day for my husband and I. Made it so much easier planning a wedding all the way from little ol New Zealand
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    Jessica Sent on 07/30/2018
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    We cannot recommend Shirley, Maria and her team enough - they turned the wedding of our dreams into a reality. From the first visit we made to check out venues, Shirley was so kind, helpful, informative and supportive. Shirley was also very accommodating and flexible throughout our planning process, as she supported us with the evolving nature of what we wanted for our wedding day. We were particularly pleased with how much Shirley understood exactly what we wanted from vendors and how accurately this information was communicated to them - the flowers, decor, lighting, music, food... everything was exactly as we had explained and envisaged. The day itself was beyond perfection, it couldn't have run any more smoothly and this is all down to Shirley's organisation and her fantastic team. Thank you so much for the best day of our lives, our friends and family cannot stop raving about how wonderful it was! Do not hesitate to book Shirley and her team, they are the best in the business.
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    Dominique Sent on 07/24/2018
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    I could not possibly recommend Shirley and Maria at Santorini Wedding Planners highly enough. Their professional and supportive service was more than I could have hoped for. From the moment I contacted Shirley, almost a year and a half before our actual wedding day, she was nothing short of organised, prompt with responses, informative and honest. Shirley put all of my worries at ease and provided me every available option for our big day. I had the most stress-free wedding and I owe that to Shirley and Maria. Every single detail was exactly what we had discussed and our day was absolutely perfect.
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    Kainoa Sent on 06/21/2018
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    Maria & Shirley were hands down the BEST wedding planners ever!! Having a destination wedding is stressful in itself. Planning a destination wedding is, well, craziness. However, with Santorini Wedding Planners on our side, our planning process was flawless. Making our wedding day seamlessly PERFECT! We could not have asked for anything more as we were blessed with everything we possibly wanted. Santorini Wedding Planner along with Kapari Natural Resort made all our wedding dreams come true!!! Efcharistó Maria, Shirley and the whole staff of Kapari for your professionalism, attention to detail & whole hearted kindness. We will forever love each and every one of you!!!! ... and will be back to visit ?? .... Until then, Yamas!!
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    Rebecca Sent on 06/01/2018
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    Shirley and her assistant Maria and everyone involved during our special day were AMAZING! Shirley was so easy to work with and took all the guess work and stress out of our day so we could actually enjoy the moment. We would get married every year just to have the opportunity to work with Shirley and everyone involved!
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    Sophie Sent on 10/15/2017
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    I don’t even know where to begin... Shirley and Maria helped to create a day we will never ever forget!
    From the beginning the communication was amazing, Shirley asked questions and gave ideas for parts of the day that I would never have even thought of.
    Nothing was ever too much trouble for the ladies at Santorini Wedding planners. Every appointment was well organised and they went above and beyond their duties!
    James and I couldn’t thank you enough and would reccomend to EVERYONE!!! Your the best!
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    Christina Sent on 10/09/2017
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    I planned our elopement from Los Angeles, and it could not have been any more perfect thanks to Santorini Wedding Planners. Shirley didn't miss a single detail. We met her the day before our ceremony. She walked us through how the wedding would work and gave us a timeline for the following day. She even ensured that I got my dress and veil steamed, and it would be delivered without the groom seeing it.

    The wedding day could not have gone any smoother. My hair and make up girls, Bella and Renia, whom Shirley booked, were absolutely wonderful. I've had my hair and make up done many times, and they were hands down the sweetest bunch that ensured I looked like how I wanted. Shirley arrived before the ceremony, and brought her wonderful assistant Lauren. Lauren ended up staying with me in the bridal suite and helping me with all the little things (even zipping my dress for me). It all came together with the traditional musicians Shirley booked leading me in a grand entrance. Walking down the stairs to my groom was the best feeling, and I barely had to lift a finger to make it all happen- Shirley did all of the coordinating behind the scenes for me. Our Greek officiant was perfect and let us incorporate our own vows, and the cake was delicious - Shirley even arranged for a gluten free cake, no easy feat on the island.

    I would recommend Shirley to anyone considering eloping in Santorini. She is kind, professional, and very well connected to the best of the best!

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    Kristen Sent on 10/03/2017
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    Shirley & Maria helped us to create the wedding we had envisioned. They were extremely responsive and easy to work with. We planned our wedding along with a boat cruise from the US and although we didn't meet in person until the days before our wedding we felt like we knew them already. They were flexible when we changed our vision along the way. Even, when we surprised them with 2 additional guests the week of the wedding, they put us at ease and took care of everything. We highly recommend their services. Shirley was the first wedding planner on Santorini when she started her business - Santorini Wedding Planners, she had all the contacts and experience you need to help you plan you day!
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    Roberta Sent on 08/26/2017
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    Everything the way that I always dreamed. Shirley made it very easy for me and the way that I imagined. She is very professional!!! Certainly will recommend her to my coulegues.
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    Vanda Sent on 08/06/2017
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    Shirley & Maria took all the pressure off us by planning our magical wedding in Santorini, they are professional yet friendly too, nothing is too much trouble for them to organise. Our wedding day was much better than we ever expected and the day went so smoothly, I would have no hesitation in recommending Shirley and her team to plan your dream wedding, we have come to regard Shirley as a friend & will pop in and see her next year when we return to the beautiful romantic island of Santorini. Love Vanda & Lee (Mr & Mrs Dicken) xx
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    Carolina Sent on 07/14/2017
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    We were the luckiest couple to have found and chosen Shirley as our wedding planner.
    Shirley was the most detailed oriented person, responsable, fast and caring.
    Every detail, every picture we sent her with everything we wanted was there.
    Our wedding was perfect and thanks to her it exceeded our expectations.
    Destination weddings are not easy, but she made it so smooth and stress free that we never worried about a thing.
    We planned our wedding with a lot of time (14 months in advance) which made it easier for us to find the perfect venue and details that we needed for our big day.
    She thought about small things that we would've never even considered just to make sure everything was on point.
    The venue, the music, flowers, decoration, photographers, videographer, dancers, make-up artist, hair stylist- everything to the smallest detail was to perfection.
    We would've never been able to make it without her.
    I would recommend Shirley 100% as your wedding planner. Without a doubt she was the best person we could have possibly hired!
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    Anna Sent on 07/06/2017
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    Shirley is an amazing lady and the best wedding planner I could have hoped for! Answered every single email over the course of 2 years, gave all the details I needed to know, and was happy to explain and discuss everything until we were completely happy. I was most impressed when her team pressed the restaurant on my behalf when they were being difficult about the arrangements I preferred, and on the island she was there for every appointment taking notes and makinf sure we had exactly what we wanted. On the big day she was just as cheerful and enthusiastic as we were! We recommend her whole heartedly.
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    Alessandro Sent on 06/29/2017
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    It was an unforgettable experience, a dream come true to the limits of imagination, thanks to Shirley's wonderful organization, her kindness and availability. Maria was fantastic and will remember them for all our life with great love. Thanks to all
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    Monica Sent on 06/27/2017
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    We had the perfect wedding in Santorini, just like we had imagined it would be! Thanks to Shirley and Maria who made the whole process so easy for us; they were so professional at all times. They were so flexible adapting to our wishes, even the very special ones (they got us a delicious gluten free wedding cake). They supported us incredibly with the documentation required, always guiding us and helping us to get everything on time. The communication via email was very efficient, they reacted very fast to every email we sent. The venue they proposed was beautiful! We highly recommend to work with Santorini Wedding planners, they are the best!!!
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    Sophie Sent on 06/23/2017
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    Shirley and Maria were fantastic. Very helpful and everything went perfectly on my wedding day. I couldnt have asked for more. 100% would recommend Santorini Wedding Planners. 5* service all the way.
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    Laila Sent on 10/27/2016
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    Shirley was extremely professional and a joy to work with. She is the type of coordinator that helps any ideas of yours come to fruition. She is extremely thoughtful and listens to everything you say. During our wedding we kept mentioning how we can't wait to get some pizza after the wedding and she delivered a pizza to our hotel with a sweet note. Her attention to detail is unmatched. Our wedding looked exactly as I had wished for and even more beautiful than I thought possible.
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    Chris Sent on 10/06/2016
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    I tried over and over to think up the right superlatives to describe the brilliant help we got from Shirley and Viola... I would run out after a while, it was so brilliant. The best thing was that Shirley and Viola made the entire process, wedding included, really really easy for us. We didn't need to worry about a thing, everything was seamless. At no point did I worry that something might go wrong, or not be as we asked for it - I had complete confidence in the service we were receiving.
    I can't recommend them enough, everything was perfect.
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    Debora Sent on 09/28/2016
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    I would definitely recommend their wedding service, quick answer via mail and open for changes
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    George Sent on 07/28/2016
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    I cant recommend Shirley and Viola highly enough! Shirley was first class from the moment we sent our first email enquiry right through til we left the island as a married couple... actually Shirley is still in contact now making sure all is ok! Shirley & Viola both have a very calm approach which really helped us make the right decision with vendors & venues, they both went the extra mile to ensure we had the perfect wedding day and i cant thank them both enough! I could write so much more in this email to thank them both but you will see for yourself when you choose this absolute dream team!
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    Emily Sent on 07/25/2016
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    We would just like to say a huge thank you to both Viola and Shirley for making our special day an unforgettable one! We cannot explain in words just how stress free and easy the whole experience was! Their welcoming and friendly response was the reason we decided to elope. We dealt with Viola for most of the communication. She was truly amazing and so helpful! Before we knew it, we were meeting them at our hotel the day before the ceremony. After a very explicit and organised run through of the day we felt so relaxed about everything. The next day, Viola turned up an hour early to ensure everything was running smoothly. We travelled to the ceremony together which was everything (and more) than what I had expected! It was truely the most amazing day of our lives! We wouldn't change a thing!
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    Cassandra Sent on 07/23/2016
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    Shirley went above and beyond from start to finish. Planning a wedding overseas could have been difficult, especially never have been to Santorini before. However, having Shirley made it so effortless. She was extremely responsive to emails and got back very promptly. All of her emails from choosing flowers to food menu were extremely detailed with photos and made it easy to choose. She was even so kind to arrange things like airport transportation and our ferries (including picking up our tickets).

    We met with Shirley a few days before the wedding and she has everything planned out perfectly, from the timing of photos with best sunlight to cake cutting and first dance. Her and her assistant, Viola, were so friendly and easy to work with. They made everything go smoothly. They also set up the wedding decor and center pieces to be better than I envisioned.

    We could not have asked for a better wedding planner. If you are planning a wedding in Santorini, you will not regret working with Shirley.
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    Matt Sent on 07/23/2016
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    If you're looking to have your wedding in Santorini, look no further! My fiancé and I met with a number of wedding planners in the area, but we knew Shirley was the best once we met her. She not only epitomizes professionalism, but she is also a great person who is dedicated to making your day very special.

    We planned our wedding from NYC, but this was never an issue. Shirley was very responsive and was always able to answer our questions or address any concerns. In addition, she coordinated with our venue, met with our florist, and even suggested a beautiful floral arrangement. She made our lives very easy!

    When we finally arrived in Greece, there was no pressure or chaos — Shirley was well prepared and ready to go! We met with her for the last minute details and reviewed the finishing touches. When our big day finally came, we were ecstatic! Everything was better than we imagined. Shirley even had her own special touches which only helped set the scene. I never thought I'd say this (especially after hearing from our friends who were married), but our wedding day was PERFECT! Thank you, Shirley!

    Simply put, Shirley is the best! Our wedding day far exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend using her services. If you want the ideal wedding day, Santorini Wedding Services is for you! Thanks again, Shirley! You will always be a special part of our wedding!
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    Anastasia Sent on 07/14/2016
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    My husband and I dreamt to have a destination wedding in Santorini. Shirley Chiarolanzio and her team from Santorini Wedding Planners made our dream wedding a beautiful reality. Shirley went above and beyond to design with amazing detail our special day. Shirley's expertise and devotion created an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. Santorini Wedding planners have an excellent reputation on the island and work with the best vendors to match our expectations. From perfect flower arrangements to the excellent photographer team Ben and Vesna Wyatt.
    My husband and I were married in a traditional Greek Orthodox Ceremony at Anastasi church in Imerovigli followed by a reception at the caldera-side Santorini Princess. The entire day and evening was filed with the breathtaking views of Santorini. Shirley arranged for us to have greek musicians walk with us to the church and play in the courtyard after the wedding ceremony during a champagne toast.
    The reception was classic with exceptional service staff and a gourmet meal. We enjoyed the views of the sunset, dancing, and had the best Greek experience imaginable.
    Thank you Shirley, Vicky, and the team for making our wedding so unforgettable for us and our guest.I highly recommend to contact Santorini Wedding Planners to start to organize your fairytale wedding!
    Newlyweds,
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    Mary Sent on 05/16/2018
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    We were married in April in Oia, Santorini. My only complaint is I wish the ceremony had been later in the day(we were married at 3pm) because the sun was so harsh and we had to squint a good bit. Our pictures from the actual ceremony did not turn out well because of this. Also, some of the alter decorations were not my favorite and not previously discussed.
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    Erge Sent on 10/11/2017
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    The experience was amazing. We met with Maria when we came to Santorini to choose the hotel for the wedding. She is very friendly and helped us a lot with our decision and we had nice time with her in Santorini. During the preperation Shirley and her was very professional and spoke every details with us, never missed anything and they did the wedding excactly we wanted. Shirley is doing wedding planning since years and i think she knows everyone in the island :) It makes you feel very confortable. They coordinated everything with the hotel and made our day more than perfect. would recommend Shirley and Maria 100% as wedding planners.
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    Elyse Sent on 07/03/2026
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    Magic Made Real!

    Wow, so much to say!
    First, I am a very type A bride who loves her spreadsheets and has had an exact vision of what my wedding should look like since I was old enough to dream. Maria was very patient with me on this, even when I sent her a huge spreadsheet with every small decor detail listed on there a few weeks after getting engaged. If you are also Type A, it may be a bit jarring at first when you’re trying to plan out all the details 8+ months in advance and waiting for replies, but through Maria’s gentle reminders I started to realize the priority of things I was asking and that it’s okay to take a breath and not need everything done right away. I’d also encourage you to communicate that to her like I did, as she has a lot of weddings and may take weeks to respond on something that isn’t necessarily on the radar yet in her mind. Communication is key!
    Other than that, everything truly felt like a dream. Maria executed my vision in ways I could not have imagined, and was able to help make it more magical with recommendations here and there that added to my “fairytale” vibe. Finding vendors was really easy thanks to her recommendations, which took a huge weight off of me. Every vendor she recommended was incredible to work with as well.
    We got so many compliments from friends and family stating this was the best and prettiest wedding they’ve ever been to, and for me it really did feel like all my dreams came true. Maria is willing to go to bat for you when needed with the vendors, but she also brings a very relaxed and carefree energy that I desperately needed and appreciated on the day of the wedding. She even helped me put on my shoes when my legs were shaking too much!
    So, as long as you can handle relaxing during the busy months and being okay with longer communication times, I promise she is going to make everything great for you!
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    Maisie Sent on 06/20/2025
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    Wedding of our dreams 🇬🇷

    We are so incredibly grateful to Maria for helping us create the wedding of our dreams. From the moment we met her, we knew we were in kind and capable hands. Her warm personality and genuine desire to personalise our day really stood out, and it’s what made us choose her over other planners.

    Although we had a few communication challenges early on, these faded as the day drew closer, and we always felt that Maria truly cared about getting everything right for us. She really listened to what we wanted, and it showed in every detail. The flowers were especially unforgettable – they were everything we had dreamed of and more. Walking into our venue and seeing them was such a special moment.

    Maria went above and beyond, meeting us a whole year before the wedding to take us to the venue and food tasting, which was such a thoughtful gesture. In the week leading up to the wedding, she guided us through the final preparations, took us to the pre-wedding meeting, lent us a steamer, and even let us send our decorations to her home in Santorini – a huge help that took so much stress off our shoulders.

    Thanks to Maria, our wedding day was filled with joy, beauty and love. It was truly everything we had hoped for, and we’ll never forget the part she played in bringing it all together. Thank you, Maria, from the bottom of our hearts. 🩷
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    Lindsay Sent on 08/30/2017
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    Overall experience was amazing. We had a phenomenal team to help assist planning our special day! Having the assistance of Steve planning on the front end and Shirley execute everything on our special day was flawless. The vendors were arranged perfectly and we couldn't be happier! We would recommend this to other couples for their special day!
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    Jeanette Sent on 07/03/2019
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    Santorini Wedding Planners

    Santorini wedding planners made my vision come to life. I was a bit hesitant selecting a wedding planner who I have never worked with before but they were so kind, patient and created the perfect wedding for my husband and I. The cake was delicious. Flowers were perfect. We even had fireworks!!!!

    She had sent me spreadsheets with pricing, options, schedules and timing for everything. It was very helpful to keep track of things we needed to get done. We booked our wedding date two years prior and she kept me on track throughout the process. Even when we arrived, she gave us an information packet with all the details so I did not need to remember anything on our big day!

    With all weddings, budget was important to us and we spent about what we budgeted for. We had a smaller group of people but it was exactly what we wanted. They worked out every detail, including the transportation of every guest from the airport to our villas, between excursions and to the wedding venue. It was very convenient and left me with less stress. All fees were included in the cost of their services and did not require us to pay multiple partners, which helped when paying funds internationally.
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    Anastasia Sent on 10/04/2017
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    I spoke to many wedding planners before I chose Santorini Wedding Planners. We wanted to be married at the church, both me and my now husband are Russian Orthodox, most of other wedding planners told us that to be married at Greek church we both need to be Greek Orthodox. This is what I loved about SWP that they didn't push us towards the symbolic ceremony like others, but helped us to make it possible to get married at the church. Another thing I liked that they have templates, so when you ask them about photographers/make up artists/ hair stylists etc. they already have a template to send you, it is very organized and very well presented. Lastly, extremely important: they live in Santorini all the time, so they know all the restaurants, hotels, venues... I spoke to many people who live in different cities/countries and who call themselves wedding planners who will put together a standard schedule that doesn't change at all (reception at Pyrgos and sunset cruise the next day, things like that) and you won't even get to meet them, on the wedding day there will be another assistant of assistant that you probably will hear of for the first time and who is not the person you spoke to throughout the process. Shirley and Maria are always in Santorini, they know their stuff and have an individual approach and won't leave you on the Big Day, VERY IMPORTANT!
    Shirley even met with us in New York prior to the wedding to introduce herself and to answer questions. Maria - her assistant is very nice and very thoughtful, we absolutely loved her! The wedding day itself everything was going super smooth on Shirley's end, everyone arrived on time and did an excellent job.
    If I can only give one suggestion for improvement - that will be communication, as there was few times when I had to wait over a month to hear back, I was going crazy not knowing what's going on and if we still will have a wedding.
    Other than that I can only say good things about SWP and highly recommend them!
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