There is really no place like Greece to host your special occasion! Whether you’re hosting a destination intimate event, planning a luxury proposal, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or organizing a baby’s baptism, Greece – the motherland of sea, sun, and fun – offers something truly exceptional for every personality and style.

The country boasts unique and varied landscapes, from mountainous villages and historic towns to luxurious seaside resorts, and bustling cities – you’re absolutely spoiled for choice! Greece also enjoys a fantastic year-round climate with excellent activities for visitors, not to mention that prices are typically better when compared to its other European counterparts. Add delicious local food and Greece’s much celebrated authentic hospitality and there you have it, an exceptional destination for your next special event!

If you need more reasons to fall in love with Greece, keep reading…

 

#1 THE WEATHER

Nothing puts a damper on your special day more than bad weather. In Greece, you don’t need to worry too much about grey skies and rain, because Greece boasts 300 sun-drenched days a year! And this means that you can practically guarantee glorious sunshine for your event. Winters in Greece are mild too, offering the perfect backdrop for all types of events, such as an utterly romantic destination proposal!

 

#2 QUALITY OF SERVICE AVAILABLE

When organizing your special event, it’s only natural to want the very best. Lucky for you, Acccording to Forbes, Greece has become a worldwide top event destination offering top quality services, luxurious venues and high-end vendors for your event, including refined florists, passionate photographers, and to-die-for gastronomy. There are also a dazzling array of luxury venues, such as world class hotels, resorts and luxury villas that can host sophisticated events and satisfy guests with even the most discerning taste; peripheral services like luxury cars and yacht rentals, private cruises or leisure activities are also readily available and at high value for money.

 

#3 VARIETY OF SETTINGS & SURROUNDINGS

Although mainly famous for its islands and beaches, Greece is much more than sea and sun. Privileged with impressive mountains, thick forests, and refreshing rivers and lakes, Greece is a destination blessed with stunning landscapes to discover. It is a country with a truly unlimited array of destination options that satisfies every style and preference. Each destination offering its own unique charm and beauty. In Greece you’re sure to find a location that speaks to your heart.

 

#4 EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES

Greece is one of those destinations where you’ll never get bored. It’s a cultural haven, a natural wonder, and, of course, a gastronomical paradise! When in Greece there are so many things you can do that you’ll never run out of ideas! Imagine hopping on a private sailboat and exploring the famous Greek islands, walking the footpaths of the ancients, exploring majestic mountainscapes, visiting a vineyard to taste exceptional wine, or simply going to a traditional tavern to enjoy a great culinary experience and get your groove on to some good old Zorba the Greek!

 

#5 RICH HISTORY & CULTURE

Greece’s historical heritage is indeed incredible. The country is a cultural paradise, host to some of the most famous landmarks around the world. Whenever you choose to host your event, you’re never far from places of great historic and cultural interest. Archaeological sites, temples, and monuments are everywhere; the capital of Athens is full of history, Santorini, Crete, Nafplio, Rhodes and many more!

 

#6 WARM GREEK HOSPITALITY & TRADITIONS

In Greece, you will discover the true meaning of hospitality – it is a country of generous and kind people. The locals are warm and welcoming, always eager to serve and help. Greeks are also known to nurture their traditions and share them with visitors, and when it comes to a wedding party or baptism, these are inseparable from local traditions; hosting such lifetime events in Greece means that you’ll create memories that will forever be engraved in your heart.

 

Anyone who has been to a destination event knows that it’s about an immersive, lifetime experience that will always be remembered fondly. Greece’s unbeatable history, sun kissed coastlines, crystal blue waters, delicious cuisine, diverse activities, and incredibly welcoming people make it (more than!) an ideal destination for your next event.

 

Did we convince you to come to Greece!? We look forward to meeting you and showing you all the wonderful things about celebrating your special event in our beloved country. Get in touch with us and let’s make your event in Greece one to remember!

No matter what type of event you’re planning, you have probably realized by now that the list of ‘things to get done’ is endless. Other than the main elements of your event, like the venue and the food, there are some other things that you often overlook, like your event timeline, lighting, and perhaps most importantly – music! Most people tend to leave music to the end of their planning process, which is actually a huge mistake because music can either take your event to the next level or totally destroy it. Music creates atmosphere and ambiance; it influences your guests’ moods and makes them feel comfortable. Music is used to emphasize meaningful moments, not to mention that in the case of a wedding reception, musical selections reveal the unique personalities of the bride and the groom. Whether you’re planning a wedding, baptism, anniversary or birthday party, here are some pointers you should consider when planning the musical portion of your next event in Greece.

What’s Better, A Band or DJ?

Choosing between a band or a DJ for your event can be a challenging task. Everything depends on the atmosphere you want to create, your energy level, your budget, your musical taste, and your guest list. For example, if you’re planning a formal affair and want soft, relaxing music playing in the background, a DJ is the right choice. If you’re going for a livelier vibe, then hiring a band will surely bring your guests to their feet, making them feel even more part of the show. Another thing you should take into account is your venue. Maybe your venue does not have enough space to host multiple band members. In addition to this, consider the venue style and which type of music is a better fit. For more contemporary venues, a DJ is a more sure fit, but if you’re tying the knot at a place of historical significance, then having a live performance is sure to elevate your reception experience. Last but not least, keep your budget in mind; typically, a DJ is a more affordable option if you’re budget conscious.

Make Sure Your Guests Can Hear What’s Going On

If your next event in Greece is an outdoor wedding, then you should unanticipate natural sounds like the wind, for example, which can quickly ruin everything. But even if your venue is indoors, you should still ensure that your guests can hear each other, and especially when you’re speaking your heartfelt vows. For this reason, you, your significant other, and your officiant should always be amplified. This can be achieved, either by wearing a lapel mic or having a standing mic set up between the three of you. You will also need speakers placed around the space.

Choose The Right Music

The type of music you choose for your events should do two things – match your personality and engage your guests. Of course, your musical taste is very important, since it is your wedding, but make sure to also include some classic, familiar songs that everybody loves, it will ensure that your guests won’t get bored. The size of your guest list also plays an important role when choosing music. Loud and upbeat electronic music wouldn’t suit an intimate micro wedding, for example. Additionally, you’ll want to think about the size of the space; a solo violinist may sound great, but it will be hard to hear in a massive hall. Similarly, no matter how much you love rock music, if you have chosen a small dining room as your venue, a live rock band will overpower it. If it’s a wedding that you’re planning, part of choosing-the-perfect-music includes, of course, your first dance. Almost everybody has a soundtrack to their relationship, whether it is a romantic love song that reflects your unique love story, the first song you ever danced to, or a song that played when you first met. It’s meant to be something special and authentic for an unforgettable first dance that you’ll keep forever in your hearts.     Be sure not to underestimate the power of music. There’s music for every mood and every situation. It’s one of those things that makes people feel – it connects them deeply on an emotional level. Get in touch with us and we will arrange all the details so your next event in Greece has only the best music to your ears. After all, music gives us reason to celebrate!

Having taken the social media world by storm, candy bars aka desert bars are a feast for the senses – they offer a fun way to personalize any type of event and dazzle your guests! From bespoke intimate events and elevated wedding parties, candy bars add panache to any occasion, serving as a unique decorative element that adds dimension to your food and beverage selections.

If you want your next event to have a dramatic candy bar or dessert table that will make for a gorgeous Instagram photo, all you need is a table, a little imagination, and our expert services and resources! With our bespoke designing and planning services, we can design your beautiful candy bar/dessert table harmoniously with the rest of your event décor set up.

Always aligned with your desires, we carefully and meticulously design a dessert display that matches your unique personality. If you’d like to achieve a cohesive look, we’ll make sure that the sweets and dishes perfectly match your event’s color scheme, your personal style, as well as the overall mood of your event. If you’d like more variety, we can use all kinds of dishes and accessories from elegant glass jars to vintage trays and rustic baskets, and we can opt for bright, colorful sweets, displayed at different heights for visual impact. If you want to add an extra something, we can even create one of a kind dessert corners such as doughnut and cotton candy stands!

Yet, desserts and dishes alone are not enough to create a successful dessert buffet. Creating a unique customized backdrop is the next big thing in event design. We use floral decor and candles to accent the table, as well as other decorative elements, such as creative balloons settings, printed backdrops, garlands, fairy lights, or lanterns and other event design trends. Of course, we always keep in mind that a candy bar should be fun and interactive – it’s a station where your guests feel happy and joyful!

Regardless of the decor you choose, we work with top patisseries to ensure that you are served high-end and completely personalized desserts. Think chocolates with your own monogram, specialty truffles, cupcakes decorated with gold leaf flakes; everything we create and offer is of the highest quality and elegance. When it comes to cakes, we take pride in our collaboration with talented cake artists, whose extraordinary creations are sure to wow you and give your guests’ sweet tooth something to remember you by. From luxe tiered cakes that dazzle with their opulence to seamless geometric designs, they know all about the latest pastry trends and their extensive list of cake flavors includes both classic and super modern flavors that promise a second-to-none culinary experience.

Combining our expertise and creativity with your imaginative ideas, we can turn any simple dessert table into a wonderfilled focal point of your luxury event. All you need to do is get in touch with us and share your vision – the rest you can leave to us!

The right lighting can transform any ordinary event into something extraordinary! From weddings and baptisms to birthday parties and proposals, lighting plays a huge role in creating moods and emotions for your guests.
Although often overlooked, event lighting can be used to highlight features of your venue space, add special effects, and create the perfect atmosphere. It’s too easy to think that all you need is sufficient light for people to be able to see what they’re doing, or perhaps spotlight a performer, but there is so much more to event lighting than this. The intensity, the color and even the angle of the light and pattern can affect how and what your guests are actually feeling.

So, how exactly does lighting impact your event, and how can you ensure the lighting you choose for your event will actually provide enough light? Here are a few things you need to know about event lighting that will make your next event a success!

 

#1 Don’t sacrifice functionality for appearance

Though you might think that your reception would look absolutely stunning lit entirely with fairy lights and chandeliers, this isn’t an easy option. Except for aesthetically pleasing, your lighting should also be functional. And by that, we don’t mean bright white fluorescent light bulbs that will ruin the atmosphere. Luckily, there are many types of functional lighting options that can be used to accentuate aesthetic lighting without simply overshadowing it.

 

#2 Hire a lighting professional

Besides the obvious event vendors such as florists, photographers, and caterers, there are some vendors whose work happens behind the scenes, and yet they’re truly necessary in creating the right atmosphere and flow. Your lighting technician is one of them! Whether you’re looking to make a large space feel cozy and intimate or bring color and laser light to your dance floor, a lighting professional will be able to point you in the right direction.

 

#3 Lighting helps enhance the atmosphere

Whether the desired wedding aesthetic is a crisp, modern vibe or an ethereal, vintage-romantic feel, lighting choices can help enhance the overall look you’re going for. For example, if you’re looking to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your micro wedding, using up-lighting effects will have the desired result and if you’re going for a rustic touch, a string of lit light bulbs is a great choice.

 

#4 Lighting creates focal points

As you start planning your wedding or event, think about the elements you want to highlight for your guests. Maybe you love the “thank you” card display that you spent hours brainstorming, or maybe you’re looking to play up the gorgeous dance floor you’re renting for the occasion. Each special detail should be properly emphasized in order to draw in guests and create an engaging experience. Lighting creates defined focal areas while helping to dictate the flow of the event to your guests. Pin spotting on the cake table ensures everyone sees your beautiful dessert, while highlighting the band’s backdrop with a neon sign draws your guests to the dance floor to get the party started!

 

#5 You’ll end up with lovely photos

One of the clearest examples of how lighting can impact your event is through the benefit it plays to the photographer. If you choose to invest in great quality and well-selected lighting, your photographer will absolutely love you. In turn, you’ll love each and every photo. Having a well-lit area that accents the existing natural light will help elevate your photographer’s images and make their art truly shine.

 

 

Here are some different types of lighting to consider for your event:

Pin Spotting is an advanced light design that shines tiny beams of light in order to perfectly illuminate the centre of any arrangement.

Spotlighting is another way to draw attention to a particular object with more powerful beams than pin spotting.

Gobo Lighting projects the image of a personalized stencil onto ceilings, dance floors, walls, instantly injecting depth and fun to any kind of event.

Fairy Lights are strings of soft glow light bulbs which can be draped or hung any way you like. Their romantic feel and ethereal appearance will make any venue seem like it’s straight out of a fairy-tale.

Color Wash is created by placing colored gels over lights which instantly changes the atmosphere and appearance of the space as it covers the entire room with the hue of your choice.

Underlighting & Up Lighting – underlighting will illuminate tables or other items from below, and up lighting shines light upwards and can dramatically improve the ambience of any event space.

Neon Lights are perfect for a vibrant, playful, festive vibe. They can be used to direct guests, label stations, and even convey important wedding details, like the date, your hashtag, or your new monogram.

Chandeliers provide both functional lighting and a warm, ambient glow. They add a touch of elegance and sophistication, making them a stunning centerpiece for any event’s lighting design.

Landscape Lighting If you’re hosting a reception outdoors, they are used for lighting the way along walkways, bathrooms, and the dance floor.

 

 

The impact of lighting at your event plays an integral role in setting the tone and overall mood of your event. With so many options available, get in touch with us and we’ll help you select the right lighting, which, combined with your other décor elements, is sure to create a truly amazing effect. We love to wow all of your (our) guests!

 

Credits to Lighting Company Icicle Lights : https://festoonhouse.com.au/christmas-icicle-lights/

Celebrating a birthday is a special event that’s meant to be shared with loved ones, and although some of us may think that birthday parties are for kids, that’s not the case! Adults enjoy great parties as much as children, especially when it’s a themed party. After all, if you are celebrating a milestone birthday, like turning 30, 40, 50, or 60, then it should definitely be celebrated with all the fanfare!

As event planning experts, we have a lot of know-how in designing and planning special events in Greece and we’ve put together this list of important things to consider when having a big birthday bash. From tailored yacht celebrations on all types of boats to intimate beach parties or stylish cocktail parties, at exclusive venues and villas, these tips are all you need to host a luxury party!

 

#1 Choose A Theme

Let’s be honest: you can’t really plan anything until you’ve chosen your party theme. Your birthday theme will help guide you through everything from invitations and decor to themed food and cocktails! So, if you want your birthday to be extra fun and special, then pick a unique theme that is representative of you We can help decide on a color palette, theme and style, and let it be the inspiration behind planning your party.

 

#2 Decide On The Date, Venue & Guest List

The ideal day for a party is on the weekend when your guests will be available, and not preoccupied with day-to-day things to do. If your birthday falls during the week then we recommend picking the weekend before or after the actual date. When it comes to choosing the venue, decide if you would like something private like the exclusive villa or beach venue, a boat or something semi-private like a restaurant. Then, you should take into account your party theme and whether you envision a laid-back and casual celebration or an extravagant and glamorous affair. For example, a Monte Carlo theme calls for elegance and sophistication so a historic house or a hotel would be the ideal choice, whereas there’s no better venue than the beach for a tropical-themed party. When searching out a venue, keep in mind who your guests are and how many people will be attending – setting your guest list ahead of time is highly recommended. You’ll want to pick a venue large enough (or cozy enough) to gather everyone comfortably.

 

#3 Pick Invitations & Set The Dress Code

Having set a date, secured your venue, and prepped your guest list, you’re ready to create your themed birthday invitations! Think of something creative and give your guests a sneak peek at the fun they’ll have on your big day – create some anticipation and introduce your guests to your fun birthday theme. Optionally, you can include a note on attire. Establishing a dress code hints to the formality of your event and also enhances the tone and mood you want for your party. Not to mention that it also gives your guests peace of mind by knowing what they should wear. After all, no one likes to arrive at a party under or overdressed!

 

#4 Tantalize With Food & Drinks

Whether or not you’re throwing a dinner party, a birthday party is not complete without delicious food and refreshing drinks especially when presented in finesse! In addition to your finger foods make sure to have one to two main entree foods to serve such as sandwiches and salad for lunch hours, and pizza or mini hamburgers for late dinner hours. Buffet style is always best, that way guests can graze and fill their plate as they please but for a formal event, a sit-down served dinner would be the best choice. If you want to take this to the extra mile go for a specially designed menu that perfectly fits the overall style of your party. Think signature cocktails and themed appetizers and personalized menus – is there any better way to impress your guests?

 

#5 Plan Fun Activities & Games

Having plenty of entertainment options at a themed party is a must. You want your guests to enjoy themselves, dance, mingle, and most of all, to have a great and unforgettable night! Depending on your guests, theme, and party style, you can plan your activities to match your event; put together the perfect playlist and schedule some creative games that you can all play together. Don’t overdo it though – the less you control the flow of the party the more people will feel as though they are a part of the event and they will ultimately decide what to do and when.

 

#6 Out-Of-This-World Desserts

A big birthday party wouldn’t be complete without cake and desserts so be sure your desserts make a statement! Having a dessert bar filled with lots of different theme-based treats is a great way to give your guests’ sweet tooth something to remember you by, as well as have some dessert decorating fun. If you’re throwing a rainbow-themed party, for example, a rainbow cake is a perfect choice while galaxy donuts and cookies are ideal for your galaxy-inspired celebration.

 

#7 Don’t Forget The Party Favors

Party favors provide a way to extend the party experience long after it has ended and they allow people to take a small memory of the event home with them. A small gift is also a great way to express your gratitude as a host. According to your theme, they can be funny and quirky or elegant and thoughtful; either way, they will be appreciated. After all, who doesn’t love a gift even if it’s just for fun?

 

We can’t get enough of throwing great parties! Get in touch and let us take the stress out of planning your next big birthday party in Greece. Let’s make your next birthday a big one!