Winter Wonderland Greek Wedding and Baptism

Mid fall I received an email asking for assistance with a friend's wedding/ baptism of their baby boy. I admit, in the beginning I was nervous! Even though I had worked a ton of weddings, I still had never been 'the wedding planner,' the one in charge and never had I done a wedding and baptism in one day. I feared the worst, hoped for the best, and had many sleepless nights... and nightmares. However, with these fears and sleepless night I was able to play out every aspect of the wedding in my head and figure out what would be the best way to solve any problem that may occur. Another important factor in the mix was the bride and groom and their confidence in me. Thanks to them I was able to gain the confidence I lacked. Throughout the entire planning process their 'thank you so much' and 'I don't know what I would do without you' comments assured me to keep up the good work. I also thank all the vendors who helped the day come together!

When I came on board I was told the theme was winter wonderland as the wedding was mid January. In collaboration with the bride we were able to create a wintery, warm, snow kissed day from the ceremony programs, to the wedding cake, and the even the glitter-like-snow on all the votives.

Wedding & Baptism Program
Photo by Michael Polito

Waiting for the ceremony to start
Photo by Michael Polito

Laying the path for the bride
Photo by Michael Polito

Father's dreams come true
Photo by Michael Polito

Gleaming Groom
Photo by Michael Polito

Ring ceremony
Photo by Michael Polito

Madly In Love
Photo by Michael Polito

Wedding Ceremony Setup
Photo by Michael Polito

Photo by Michael Polito

In mommy's arms
Photo by Michael Polito

Godmother and Godfather
Photo by Michael Polito

Ball Room at the Grandview
Photo by Michael Polito

Detailed snowflake table number

Snowflake and rhinestone detailed escort card

Midway through cocktail hour, mostly everyone has their escort cards
Photo by Michael Polito

First dance
Photo by Michael Polito

Centerpiece
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Kalamatiano, first traditional Greek wedding dance

Photo by Michael Polito



Snowflake Cake
Photo by Michael Polito

Guestbook and wedding card mail box

Their initials and wedding date

Baptism Guestbook, Dr. Seuss The Places You Will Go
Baptism Card Box

Just getting the party started
Photo by Michael Polito

Dancing the night away
Photo by Michael Polito

Crafts made by the children. Craft tables were provided to keep the young ones occupied
Photo by Michael Polito

Bridal Bouquet
Photo by Michael Polito

Speeches, part of the night that everyone will remember forever
Photo by Michael Polito

The bridesmaids and bridal bouquet
Photo by Michael Polito

Wedding Invitation
Photo by Michael Polito

Cake time!
Photo by Michael Polito

Dessert Buffet
Photo by Michael Polito

Delicious Desserts, Something for everyone!
Photo by Michael Polito

Photo by Michael Polito

Church: Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church, Poughkeepsie N.Y.

Reception Venue: The Grandview, Poughkeepsie N.Y.

Florist: The Green Oak Florist, Hyde Park N.Y.

Photographer: Michael Polito, Wappingers Falls N.Y.

Videographer: Masterpiece Wedding, Port Jervis N.Y.

Organist: Joseph Bertolozzi

Greek Band: Power Station Entertainment, Whitestone N.Y.

DJ: Niko Anemelos, Poughkeepsie N.Y.

Transportation: Mid-Hudson Limousine Service, Poughkeepsie N.Y.

Program Printing: PDQ, New Paltz N.Y.