Overlooking the Ocean in Oia: An Edgy Meets Modern Elopement on the Island of Santorini

Planning and event design: Tie The Knot In Santorini
Photography: Chris & Ruth
Flower creations: Betty Flowers Santorini

As featured on Green Wedding Shoes

If you’ve seen those iconic Greece snapshots and postcards — the ones featuring white buildings and blue roofs overlooking the ocean — there’s a good chance those images were of Oia, on the island of Santorini. Oia is brimming with amazing views, cool alleyways, and tons + tons of charm. It was here that Roxanne + Joshua wanted to start the rest of their lives together.

With the help of Tie the Knot Santorini, they made it happen! Roxanne shares with us: We wanted to celebrate us in our favorite way: exploring somewhere new, hand in hand. Having a cozy, yet breathtaking spot for our vows + dinner was the cherry on top of an already unforgettable day.

Ready to see how it all came together, cool + edgy details and all? Let’s peep at the images from Chris & Ruth!

DREAMY.

Sleek + sophisticated! Roxanne STUNNED in this Grace Loves Lace gown. We are loving Joshua’s cheeky F**K YEAH pin he added to his suit! Grooms if you aren’t feeling a boutonnière this is a great idea – and definitely great for elopements! Here are some enamel pins we are loving that would work for your wedding day (and would be a great keepsake for after the wedding!) Aren’t these two the cutest?! Can you imagine strolling through the cobblestone streets, on the way to say your vows? Seriously, soooo many good photo ops + backdrops here!

To personalize the backdrop Tie the Knot Santorini crafted this darling A-frame, with florals + pampas grass by Betty Flowers Santorini.

What better way to top off the day than an intimate dinner overlooking the ocean? The balcony was set with a copious amount of candles, tons of textures, and metallic accents for a touch of luxe.

OUR ADVICE TO THOSE PLANNING NOW

Seek out the best vendors for your style + personality. And, don’t forget to enjoy it — remember that you’re planning the first day of the rest of your lives together!

The coolest! So, is Santorini on your list? It’s definitely topping ours!

Want to see more? Check out this sweet film from Chris & Ruth: