We are in love with this intimate Symi Wedding! Symi is the kind of place that feels like it exists outside of time. Its pastel houses cling to the hillsides, their colours fading softly under the Mediterranean sun, while the Aegean Sea stretches out in every direction, impossibly blue and endlessly inviting. It’s an island that doesn’t demand attention but quietly earns it. And it was here, in this hidden treasure of the Dodecanese, that Alix and Axel chose to celebrate their love, a love that felt as natural and effortless as the island itself.
Alix & Axel
Their intimate Symi Wedding wasn’t about creating a spectacle. It was about creating a feeling. From the very beginning, Alix and Axel wanted their day to reflect who they are: two people who find beauty in simplicity, who value connection over perfection, and who believe that the best moments are the ones that feel lived-in and real.
Axel, meanwhile, prepared at the Old Market, a place that felt like it had been frozen in time. The stone walls and arched doorways provided a serene backdrop as he dressed with the help of his closest friends. His suit, tailored and elegant, was a reflection of his quiet confidence. There was a moment, just before he left for the ceremony, when he paused to take it all in. The laughter of his friends, the warmth of the sun, the knowledge that in just a few hours, he would be standing beside Alix, ready to begin their life together.
The ceremony of this intimate Symi Wedding took place at I Agia Marina, a waterfront setting that felt like it had been designed just for them. The aisle was lined with simple wooden chairs, their unadorned beauty allowing the natural surroundings to shine. At the end of the aisle stood an arch of olive greenery, its lush branches framing the sea beyond. Delicate yellow and white blooms added a touch of softness, but it was the olive branches that felt most symbolic, rooted, enduring, alive.
When Alix walked down the aisle on her father’s arm, there wasn’t a dry eye in sight. The Aegean stretched out behind her, its waves catching the light, and the breeze carried the sound of soft gasps and quiet sniffles from the guests. Axel’s face when he saw her said everything words couldn’t. It was a look of pure, unfiltered love, the kind that makes you believe in forever.
The ceremony itself was intimate and deeply personal. The symbolic crowns, a nod to Greek tradition, felt like more than just a ritual, they felt like a promise. As Alix and Axel exchanged vows, their voices steady but filled with emotion, it was impossible not to feel the weight of the moment. This wasn’t just an intimate Symi Wedding; it was the beginning of something extraordinary.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds stepped onto a small boat, gliding across the water to the church of Agia Marina for their photos. It was one of those moments that felt suspended in time, just the two of them, the sea, and the soft sound of the waves. The photos captured during this time were breathtaking, not because of the scenery (though it was stunning) but because of the way Alix and Axel looked at each other. It was a look that said, This is it. This is everything.
The reception was a celebration of everything they loved: good food, good wine, and even better company. Long tables dressed in crisp white linens were adorned with sprigs of olive branches and handcrafted ceramic vases. The stationery, with its delicate blue and white patterns, felt like a love letter to the Greek islands, while the seating chart, a tribute to the Dodecanese, was a subtle nod to the place that had brought them all together.
When Alix and Axel made their entrance, the energy was electric. Guests lined the path, holding olive branches and cheering as the couple walked through, their smiles lighting up the night. The party that followed was pure joy, a mix of French elegance and Greek exuberance. The dance floor was alive with laughter and movement, and the twinkling string lights overhead made the atmosphere magical.
As the night wore on, there was a moment when Alix and Axel stepped away from the crowd, just for a second. They stood together, looking out at the sea, their hands intertwined. It was a quiet moment, one that no one else noticed, but it was perhaps the most important one of the day. Because in that moment, they weren’t just a bride and groom. They were two people, deeply in love.
And that, more than anything else, was what made their intimate Symi Wedding so unforgettable. It wasn’t just a celebration of their love; it was a celebration of all the little things that make love worth celebrating, the quiet moments, the shared glances, the way two people can make the world feel whole.
On Symi, under the Aegean sky, Alix and Axel found all of that and more. And as the last light faded and the music played on, one thing was certain: this was a day that would live in their hearts, and the hearts of their guests, forever.
Type
Wedding
Photography
Magdalene Kourti
Location
Symi
Flowers
Symi Flower
Sound and lighitng
Meletios Kanakis
