Whimsical Aegean Elegance: An Ios Destination Wedding at The Cycladic Gem Luxury Villa

Forget the "minimalist white" cliché of the Cyclades. For our couple of Londoners, Amy and Tom, we dove deep into a world of ocean-fiesta wedding stationery and vibrant palettes, proving that even a classy icon like the Cycladic Gem Luxury Villa can turn into a spirited cool-kid. As it wasn't our first rodeo as an Ios wedding planner, the goal was to blend the raw beauty of the Aegean with details that actually say something about the couple. We kickstarted the festivities with a legendary Pre-wedding pool party at Alma Sunset Suites, where the vibe was less "stiff rehearsal" and more "cocktails and mass pool diving". For the big day, we swapped the vacay mode for a more sophisticated, "editorial" aesthetic: serpentine tables snaked through the villa's gardens, draped in pink rose runners that popped against the deep blue horizon. As for the party? Nobody does a 'quiet one' that ends at 3 AM quite like the Brits!