18/03/2016

Spring styled Boho wedding photo shoot in Western Crete, Greece

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Inspired by the Spring colors of the Apokoronoas region in Chania Crete Greece, this photo shoot by wedding planners, Crete for Love, brought out that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you visit the area. The region of Apokoronas is a mixture of seafront and mountain villages of unparalleled charm. A Historic chapel and a the family vineyard of Dourakis were the backdrop of the session, photographed by Andreas Markakis. This very Greek session was honored to have 2008 Olympian Eleni Tziraki (Synchronized swimming) as a bride and dressed by Xamam, providing Greek designed dresses and accessories.

 

About the session:

Wedding planners: Crete for Love

Model: Eleni Tziraki

Clothing & accessories provided by: Xamam-Philosophy to wear

Dress at chapel: Kourbela Ioanna

Dress at Dourakis winery: La Vaca Loca

Leather accessories: Iro Garofalaki-Hellenic Inspirations

Accessories with semiprecious: Maria Mastori

Shoes: Sandali, Love my shoes

Floral arrangements by: Green Factory

Furniture by: ZAIRA Collection

Special thank you for the hospitality, & wine, at Dourakis winery

The creative team:

Photographer: Andreas Markakis Photography

Hair & Make-up: Mikela Papadoulaki

Cinematography: Giannis Vaidomarkakis

Photo & video assistant: Agie Tomara

Drone videography: Kostas Verganelakis

And here is the BTS video:

 

Hope to see you soon on the island of Crete 🙂

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