Kefalonia Weddings was started by Donna who, as an English woman married to a Kefalonian and resident here since 1988, is uniquely qualified to help you plan your perfect Greek wedding in Kefalonia.

Donna says:

I trained as a graphic designer, sign-writer and dry transfer specialist at two design studios in London and spent three enjoyable years working in the Wella in–house design studio. But then my life suddenly changed direction when I was accepted as a Thomson Holiday Representative.

After completing a strict training course I was sent to the Greek island of Kefalonia – which, at the time, I’d never heard of! Back then, in 1987, the airport was nothing more than a runway and a shack and you definitely knew you were in Greece!

As the island has only seasonal work I went off to Spain for the winter months where I was awarded “Thomson Rep of the Year” but then it was back to Kefalonia again for the following summer. Here I met my Greek husband–to–be, Panagiotis, and after a couple of years together we set the date for our wedding. We were married in the town hall by the mayor with our friends and just a few family members as it was Christmas time and difficult to get here from the UK.

After working as a “rep” for a while longer, I became a tour guide, making sure everyone got the full benefit of Kefalonia’s beauty, as well as that of her sister islands of Ithaca and Lefkas. After the birth of our first daughter (who’s now 19!) I became a transfer rep, assisting passengers on their arrival and departure at the airport. Two more children then came along and I’ve spent the last four years working at the airport monitoring the aircraft turnarounds.

But now after all my experiences of living and working in Greece, I feel it’s time to help others love the island and each other with a beautiful wedding and honeymoon on Kefalonia.

I have successfully completed the training course becoming a fully qualified member of The Institute of Professional Wedding Planners and Kefalonia Weddings has qualified to be a Full Member of the National Association of Professional Wedding Services, something completely unique for Kefalonia. Being resident on the island helps so much when dealing with  requests and my knowledge of the Greek language, should reassure any couple looking to get married in Greece.
Recently I also had the great pleasure of being involved in a BBC television series called A Nice Day For A Greek Wedding. This series followed couples and wedding planners throughout Greece, and Kefalonia Weddings was featured in episode two. The series was shown on BBC Watch Channel and featured the wedding of Matthew & Katie at Villa Loukia, which is also featured here on my site.

Thank you for visiting and I hope to hear from you soon with your Kefalonia Wedding requirements!