06/11/2025
I’m back in the Mediterranean this week and it is SO good to be back. This is hands down my favorite place to photograph elopements (and I’m always dreaming of moving here someday).
Everything about this region is so dreamy when it comes to a wedding day. The diversity of scenery, the quality of the light, the romantic activities, the food, the wine, all of it.
I’m getting nostalgic about Kaitlynn & Chance’s New Years’ Day elopement on Kefalonia, because I feel like it embodies all of those qualities and more.
And my FAVORITE part of their elopement was that it felt like there was absolutely no one around!
They knew they wanted Greece but didn’t want to be in any tourist hotspots, so I was overjoyed to lead them to some off-the-beaten-path picks where they could get all the beauty and none of the people.
They woke up before sunrise and got ready in their rental villa with their reflection nearby in the infinity pool outside. They didn’t do a first look—they helped each other get ready, which I always think is super sweet.
They hiked up to a ridge that overlooked the sea at sunrise and had their ceremony there, complete with a handfasting ceremony.
Then they wandered across the ridge, taking portraits in the golden hour light with the chalky white cliffs and dark blue sea.
I LOVE the color palettes of the Mediterranean, and I think you can see them perfectly on display here!
They headed back to their villa, lined with palms and blooming kumquat trees, and shared lunch together before taking some time to bask in the warm sun. Because this was in January, the high only got up to about 55 degrees, but it was so gorgeous.
After lunch they spent some time wading in the shallow water by the beach, watching goats (!) parade by, and exploring little caves.
Then for sunset, I led them to another beautiful cliffside, where they could watch the sun sink down over the other islands before breaking out the lanterns to explore some during blue hour.
Okay, that’s enough memory lane. I’m going to go take a dip in the sea before dinner. Talk soon.
xx Maddie Mae
P.S…if this is your dream elopement day, you can still talk to me about 2026! 🌞
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