09 Sep Ramada Attica Riviera Hotel Wedding | Mati, Nea Makri, Greece | Leonie + Andy

I met Leonie and Andy last November in Rotterdam for their engagement shoot. They had planned their wedding in sunny Greece, where Leonie’s mother lives. Although they’re originally from the UK, they weren’t particularly tied to the Netherlands.
Their wedding was truly international. Andy is Scottish, which added a unique touch to the event. They chose a date in September, hoping for milder weather in Greece, but they were mistaken – it turned out to be such a hot day that we couldn’t even have a proper wedding portrait session by the shore. Nevertheless, everything else about the day was perfect!
The day before the wedding, the family and close friends gathered for a dinner at a charming tavern in one of the nearby villages, by the beach in Artemida at Loutsa. The wedding itself took place the following day at the beautiful Ramada Attica Riviera Hotel (formerly the Aquamarina Hotel) in Mati, near Nea Makri. After capturing the getting-ready moments, the ceremony was conducted by Andy’s best friend on the hotel’s balcony, with a breathtaking view of the blue Aegean Sea.
Following the ceremony, the reception took place in the hotel’s grassy courtyard, and we managed to squeeze in a brief wedding portrait session. The celebration continued with heartfelt speeches, followed by dinner on the balcony as the sun set and the evening turned into night. The party kicked off with lots of dancing, and the atmosphere was fantastic.
To sum it up, shooting a wedding in Greece was an absolute pleasure!