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Written at our studio in Patras and arranged in six themes. Pick one to start.
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As soon as you have the date, the church and the reception venue. For spring, summer and September Saturdays, couples often book a year or more in advance.
There is no single price. Two quotes for the same amount can describe two very different days, so ask who will be there and what each one includes.
Start with the church. Our guide covers eight churches in Patras and Achaia: four large churches in the city and four country chapels.
The schedule is built around the time of the ceremony and the time of sunset. In the morning, the bride’s hair and make-up usually set the pace for all the preparations.
Usually about a week after the wedding, for around an hour of shooting depending on the place. Most couples wear the dress and suit again, but you don’t have to.
The priest will ask for the child’s birth certificate, and the godparent must be an Orthodox Christian. Registering the name and registering the baptism are two separate steps.
Yes. You don’t need to live in Greece to have a civil wedding here. For a wedding or a baptism in Greece from abroad, our guides take you through the steps in order.
We have gathered more than 45 wedding wishes and more than 50 baptism wishes: short ones for a card, from the best man and the parents, and from the godparents.
Theme 1: 7 articles
Churches, venues and destinations in Patras, Achaia and across the Peloponnese.
Start with this guide
Wedding photographer based in Patras, covering the whole Peloponnese since 2013: real weddings in Patras, Aigio and Corinth, plus Monemvasia, Mani and Nafplio.
8 min read
Wedding churches in Patras and Achaia, through the lens 6′ 
Wedding Venues in Achaia: Patras, Aigio and West of Patras 5′ 
Getting Married in Nafpaktos: Churches, Locations and Light 4′ 
New Getting married in Aigio: a guide to planning your day 6′ 
Theme 2: 8 articles
Getting ready, the ceremony, the timeline and the wishes, in the order the day unfolds.
Start with this guide
How a wedding day unfolds for the groom and the bride, why hair and make-up matter so much, and the sunset time in Patras, Greece for every day of the year.
10 min read
The Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony, Explained by a Photographer 6′ 
New Greek wedding traditions, from the morning to the last dance 12′ 
Bride getting ready: 9 tips for a calm morning and beautiful photos 6′ 
"We're not photogenic": how to feel at ease in front of the camera on your wedding day 5′ 
Theme 3: 6 articles
The dress, the decoration, trends and seasons: ideas that also look good in photographs.
Start with this guide
Wedding decoration ideas for the church and reception: white and green, fairy lights and candles, bold colour, pastels, sea views and personal touches.
5 min read
How to choose a wedding dress: a photographer’s advice 7′ 
Winter Wedding: Ideas, Light and Practical Tips 5′ 
Christmas wedding: dates, ideas and festive photographs 5′ 
Wedding trends we see at the weddings we photograph 6′ 
Theme 4: 10 articles
The session after the wedding, from Paris to Cappadocia, plus ideas for the honeymoon.
Start with this guide
What a next-day photo shoot is, how it differs from a pre-wedding shoot, when it happens, how long it takes, what to wear and where, with real examples.
5 min read
New A next-day session in Paris: Alexis and Mina, from the Eiffel Tower to the city’s cafés 6′ 
New A next-day session in Positano: Panagiotis and Anna on the Amalfi Coast 5′ 
Next day photo shoot in Cappadocia: balloons, valleys and caves 4′ 
Next day photo shoot abroad: 15 destinations for your first trip together 7′ 
Alexis & Mina The day after their wedding, in Paris See the story → The guideA next-day session in Paris: Alexis and Mina, from the Eiffel Tower to the city’s cafés
Panagiotis & Anna Married in Ancient Corinth, the day after in Positano See the story → The guideA next-day session in Positano: Panagiotis and Anna on the Amalfi Coast
Vasilis & Ifigeneia Married in Arta, photographed in Cappadocia See the story → The guideNext day photo shoot in Cappadocia: balloons, valleys and caves
Angelos & Katerina Their reception at Ktima Panagiotopoulou, Achaia See the story → The guideWedding Venues in Achaia: Patras, Aigio and West of Patras
Theme 5: 8 articles
What to book first and how early, what to ask your photographer, and the paperwork.
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Stress-free wedding planning: what to book first, a month-by-month checklist, budget, guest list, the paperwork and the final week before the wedding.
6 min read
How much does a wedding photographer in Patras cost? 5′ 
How early should you book a wedding photographer? And in what order to book the rest 5′ 
How to choose a wedding photographer and what to ask before you book 9′ 
Wedding Film: What's Included, How Long It Lasts and When You Receive It 7′ 
Theme 6: 14 articles
The baptism from getting ready to the reception, plus ideas, wishes and family sessions.
Start with this guide
How a Greek Orthodox baptism unfolds through a photographer's eyes: home, church, ceremony and reception, and what to book early. A guide from Patras.
5 min read
Christening in Greece: what do you need? The complete checklist for parents 6′ 
New Baptism ideas: theme, decoration, font and candy bar, for a girl or a boy 5′ 
Christening wishes: for a girl, for a boy, from the godmother, and little rhymes 7′ 
How Much Does a Baptism Photographer Cost in Patras? 5′ A wedding, a baptism or a family session: tell us what you’re planning and the date, and we’ll talk it through together.
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