As soon as my bride to be agreed to marry me, I was certain that I wanted to get married abroad in the sun. What I wasn’t certain of was if we could find the right place that matched exactly what I had envisioned.
An authentic greek style hotel overlooking the sea, a small charming resort with traditional architecture and modern facilities and close to an airport was what I had wished for. Easy Right?!
As it turned out, actually not so easy to find!
I had researched in depth wedding locations in all of the Greek islands but most were big chain resorts. However, when I came across Skiathos something immediately clicked. A lush, quaint island filled with magnificent beaches at every turn. A beautiful old town and harbour, where even shots for the film “Mamma Mia!“ were filmed. Could this really be the perfect wedding paradise island?
We didn’t do a site visit before the wedding so we entrusted fully in Elektra and the hotels team. Even after so much in depth research, I couldn’t of expected what awaited us when we arrived on the island. Atrium Hotel blew us away. We felt that the website and images didn’t even do the hotel full justice, it truly is even so much more unique and wonderful in person.
As for the wedding ceremony itself, Elektra and the team made the planning and organisation effortless. Everything was planned in great detail but with a lovely ease, calmness and confidence. For such a beautiful venue, I’m sure they do hundreds of weddings every season but they made us feel like we were the only couple. I can’t speak highly enough of all the hotel staff. Friendly, charming and extremely welcoming. They helped create the perfect wedding atmosphere.
The food was of a very high standard and we greatly appreciated the welcome drink offered to all of our guests upon arrival. We also greatly enjoyed the welcome dinner the evening before the wedding and the BBQ on the day of the wedding. A quality mix of authentic Greek food which took place in a private outdoor location surrounded by nature and panoramic views of the sea.
The hotel provides an excellent range of hotel rooms, with varying additional luxurious amenities but all standard rooms are beautifully furbished with a perfect blend of traditional architecture and modern style.
The Atrium Hotel Skiathos ticks all the boxes and even offers so much more. If you’re looking to get married in paradise this is the location for you.