They say that when you find a job you love, you never work a day in your life. While that sounds poetic, after twelve years as a wedding celebrant in Greece, I know it is only half the truth. The other half is about growth, effort, and the way this journey has shaped who I am today. I started back in 2014. Looking back at those first years, I can see how much I have matured alongside my craft. My approach has naturally deepened, shifting from delivering a beautiful ceremony to truly focusing on the heart of a couple’s story.
The process starts long before the wedding day. Over the years, I have put a lot of work into evolving my writing to make it more personal and direct. My communication with couples is now a simple, honest conversation. I want to know the "why" behind their love. This depth is what allows the symbolic wedding ceremony to feel real and personal when the moment finally arrives.
This job has literally seen me grow up. Since I began this journey, I became a mother. My children have grown alongside my business. There is something very grounding about returning from the high energy of a summer wedding to the quiet reality of motherhood. It has made me more empathetic and certainly more aware of the importance of family milestones.
My home and base is in Athens, but my heart travels everywhere. My "Love Van" and I have crossed the Peloponnese and Northern Greece more times than I can count. I have stood on the rugged cliffs of the Aegean islands and by the turquoise waters of the Ionian. Every mile has added a layer to my perspective.
And then there is the winter. When the season slows down, I often hibernate in Pelion. Those few winter weddings are my favorites. They serve as a beautiful reminder of why I do what I do. They pull me out of my quiet break and remind me that love doesn't have a season.
The most rewarding part remains the same: that specific moment during the ceremony when all the emails and the planning finally take shape. Seeing the look on a couple’s face when they hear their personalized wedding text told back to them is a feeling that never gets old. Since 2014, I haven't just been conducting ceremonies. I’ve been building a life around the idea that every story deserves to be heard, and every "I do" should feel like home.
