Manuela & Konstantin

Seaside chapel wedding · Zakynthos, Greece

Manuela and Konstantin's wedding on Zakynthos was sociable, sunny and full of energy. Manuela got ready with about twenty friends in matching champagne satin robes; the ceremony took place on a stone terrace beside a small whitewashed chapel right above the sea, with guests on curved stone steps under the pines.

They read their own vows from cards, and a white ribbon was passed hand to hand through every guest. They walked out through soap bubbles and waving olive branches — an olive motif that ran all the way to the favours and the cake. Dinner, a live singer and guitarist, and then a DJ kept the terrace over the sea dancing late into the night.

Zakynthos, Ionian IslandsCeremony beside a seaside chapelAbout 50 guestsSummer

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Bride holding her bouquet high as the groom hugs her by the chapel in Zakynthos
Man in a white shirt crouching on a cushioned bench to cuddle a small dog
Fringed straw parasols on a hotel terrace with the blue sea behind in Zakynthos
Groom laughing with two groomsmen holding green beer bottles in a bright hotel room
Groom with a tattooed forearm reaching into a green suit jacket laid on the bed
Groom's flat lay of brown tassel loafers, bow tie, watch, sunglasses and a flower buttonhole
Two men in white shirts chatting in the hotel suite while getting ready
Groom in a green suit hugging a friend in a white shirt in the hotel room
Groom seen from behind looking out over a rocky coast and rooftops in Zakynthos
Hotel pool with wooden sun loungers and parasols beside sandstone buildings
Green limes hanging on a branch against a clear blue sky
Bridesmaids in silk robes gathering at a table by a private event sign
Bride in a white satin dress smiling and holding a small olive sprig among olive trees
Bride's hand with a ring holding a bunch of olive branches
Bridal party in champagne silk robes posing in an olive grove in Zakynthos
Laughing bride in a white slip dress surrounded by bridesmaids in robes and sunglasses
Bridesmaids in robes sitting on white lounge sofas on a hotel terrace, drinks in hand
Bridesmaids raising pink drinks in a cheer on the poolside terrace
Bride lifting her arms in celebration among her bridesmaids on the lounge terrace
Bridesmaids splashing in the pool with their arms in the air above turquoise water
Bridal shoes, pearl bag, pink blossoms and veil lying on a wooden table
Black and white frame of the bride reaching up to touch her lace wedding dress hanging from a tree
Bride laughing with a friend in a floral dress as they fix a shoe before the ceremony
Black and white profile of the bride in a veil and corset gown pointing as she looks aside
Bride in a puff-sleeved lace gown handing a bouquet to her father in sunglasses and a light blue suit
Sandstone hotel buildings with arched balconies in the sun in Zakynthos
Groom in a green suit waving to guests as he arrives through a stone gateway with friends
Floral wedding arch and small white chapel overlooking the sea in Zakynthos
Wedding guests in summer outfits laughing under paper parasols on the stone seating
Groom seen from behind facing the flower arch as the bride approaches by the sea
Bride walking arm in arm with her father along the sea wall toward the arch
Groom kissing the bride as her father stands beside them under the flower arch above the sea
Woman in a floral dress holding a paper fan and parasol among guests on the stone terraces
Guests seated on curved stone steps in an outdoor amphitheatre by a pine hill
Groom and bride seated beneath a white parasol with the blue sea behind them in Zakynthos
Guests passing a white ribbon between them, laughing, during a ceremony ritual
Close view of hands and white trainers on stone steps as a ribbon is passed along
Guest holding a baby in her lap on the stone seating with fans and sunglasses around
Older couple in cream and floral outfits holding the ribbon among seated guests
Groom in green and bride in a puff-sleeved gown exchanging vows at the arch by the sea
Wide view of the couple under a floral arch beside the white chapel and sea in Zakynthos
Black and white close view of the groom in sunglasses and bride reading vows near the chapel
Groom in a sage green suit reading his vows to the bride under the floral arch by the sea
Black and white frame of the groom in sunglasses reading vows from a card to the veiled bride
Whitewashed chapel roof with a small cross against a deep blue sky in Zakynthos
Black and white detail of the couple's lower bodies and long shadows as they stand together
Black and white frame of the groom wiping his eye with sunglasses on as the bride reads
Groom kissing the bride beneath the flower arch with the chapel and sea behind
Black and white frame of the groom lifting a hand to a guest while the bride holds a parasol by the chapel
Turquoise sea with a few small boats seen from a rocky headland in Zakynthos
Groom sliding the ring onto the bride's finger in front of the whitewashed chapel
Couple's kiss in front of the chapel, the groom's hand held low in hers
Bride laughing against the groom's cheek in front of the chapel and floral arch
Groom and bride sitting on a stone bench by the sea, smiling and clapping during the ceremony
Guests tossing petals as the couple walk down the aisle between rows of summery outfits
Bride and groom walking through a cheering crowd of guests as petals fly in Zakynthos
Groom raising his fist and the bride smiling among guests waving fans and throwing confetti
Couple embracing near the chapel wall as guests gather behind them
Black and white close view of linked hands and the bride's lace puff sleeve
Elderly guest in a pale blue suit cheering as the couple pass through the confetti
Wedding guests lined up under the blue sky outside the chapel by the sea in Zakynthos
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Groom and bride hugging in front of all their guests, who cheer with raised arms by the sea
Groom walking with four groomsmen in sunglasses along a seaside terrace in Zakynthos
Guest in a floral dress and sunglasses cuddling a fluffy apricot dog
Two groomsmen in sunglasses laughing together against a stone wall and the sea
Bride in a puff-sleeved lace gown glancing down with a smile beside a flower-wrapped post
Groom and bride embracing on the sea wall, her long veil stretched across the ground
Groom twirling the bride under his raised arm on the terrace above the sea
Groom lifting the bride in a hug with the blue sea behind them
Couple strolling down a stone path beside the old chapel wall, framed by pine branches
Long reception tables and straw parasols on a seaside terrace seen from above in Zakynthos
Olive branch garland and a tiny olive oil bottle favour on a dinner place setting
Printed menu cards on a woven mat with an olive oil favour tied with a tag
Bride and groom coming down white stairs between palms and green shrubs
Bride raising her bouquet in triumph as she and the groom descend the stairs hand in hand
Singer in a blue floral dress laughing beside a guitarist at the reception
Three guests dancing and holding drinks on the sunny poolside terrace in Zakynthos
Black and white frame of a baby asleep in a pram
Bride bending down to greet a small dog while a guest in a floral dress watches
Bridesmaids in patterned dresses toasting with orange drinks under a leafy arch above the sea
Bride lifted in the air by groomsmen in sunglasses beneath a leafy arch by the sea
Four men in linen suits raising orange cocktails under fringed parasols above the sea in Zakynthos
Woman in a floral robe-style dress smiling as a guest in sunglasses gestures behind her
Bride lifting a baby up under the leafy arch while the groom looks on, sea behind them
Black and white frame of the bride laughing and opening her arms to a guest in a white shirt
Groom and three friends laughing together by the leafy arch above the sea
Long reception table decorated with olive branches as the bride's veil drifts past guests
Bride in a corset gown raising her arm and dancing among guests in floral dresses
Guests with raised arms cheering and dancing around the bride on the terrace
Bride throwing her arm up with a laugh in front of the arch and the groom
Seaside terrace with long tables, straw parasols and guests gathered around the couple in Zakynthos
Black and white frame of guests dancing and clapping under an arched alcove
Black and white frame of the bride in a puff-sleeved gown walking across a poolside terrace
Two older men and two women applauding beneath the leafy arch as speeches begin
Bride seen from behind seated at the table while guests speak beneath the arch by the sea
Black and white frame of the bride leaning in toward the groom during dinner
Candle, orange cocktail and menu card on a dark table at dusk with olive leaves
Guest in a floral top clapping and laughing at the candlelit dinner in Zakynthos
Black and white frame of the bride in her gown walking between tables of seated guests at night
Couple's first dance in an embrace beside candlelit dinner tables under the night sky
Bride and groom applauding from behind a head table decorated with greenery, lit in purple
Candlelit table setting with wine glasses, cutlery and a small lamp at night
Woman in earrings watching the speeches from a dark terrace table
Bride with an arm raised coming down steps into the reception, followed by a guest in a floral dress
Bride and groom dancing with a guitarist playing beside them at the night reception in Zakynthos
Black and white frame of the bride and groom kissing as guests look on behind them
Olive garland and candle on the table with the bride's sleeve in the foreground
Two guests in light suits gesturing and singing at the dinner table, one arm raised
Groom and bride kissing tightly on the terrace at night in Zakynthos
Guests clapping and filming around the long reception table as the bride sings
Bride in a corset gown with one arm raised in a dance beside the seated groom
Black and white group hug of the bride and guests beneath a floral arch
Bride covering her smiling face on the groom's lap, lit by warm lights outside
Man in a white shirt holding a drink and carrying a small fluffy dog on the dark terrace
Woman in a blue patterned dress dancing with one leg kicked high among friends
Bride and groom in a slow first dance on a lit floor with guests in floral dresses watching
Groom holding the bride tightly as they dance, guests watching from the dark in Zakynthos
Black and white frame of the groom lifting the bride as they kiss on the dance floor
Guest in a teal dress with a glass held high, dancing with friends under a straw parasol
Discarded heels, sandals and a bouquet left on the tiled floor after dancing
Blurred dance floor motion as the bride in a short white dress lifts a glass between friends
Two guests drinking shots under hanging macrame decorations at the late-night party
Guest in a teal printed shirt jumping mid-dance under blue light
Guest in a bright shirt sitting on a chair in a swirl of motion while friends dance behind
Overhead view of guests in white and florals circling a dance floor in Zakynthos
Guests dancing in a blur of purple and orange light at the wedding party
Guests in floral dresses making heart shapes with their hands near the DJ lights
Groom and bride in a short white dress cutting a white cake wrapped with olive sprigs
Bride blowing out the cake as the groom and friends crowd in laughing
Bride in a short white dress and groom sharing a bite of cake while guests watch
Bride giving a thumbs up beside the cake as the groom feeds her a forkful
Wide night view of the seaside hotel terrace with dinner tables, parasols and a lively dance floor in Zakynthos
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