Maria Damanaki Events

     

Maria Damanaki is an exceptional wedding planner (and person) who will make your dream come true. She is one the most professional and talented people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

For context, we’re a Greek-American couple and worked with Maria starting in Fall 2024 to plan a 2025 Greek Orthodox religious wedding ceremony and reception in the Athens Riviera, which also included pre- and post-wedding events.

This was a massive undertaking, and my wife and I interviewed over a dozen planners. After talking with Maria, we immediately knew we found the right one. What I really appreciated when initially speaking with Maria is that she told us she was committed to designing our wedding, as opposed to giving us a one-size-fits-all package deal. She asked questions and helped piece together the vision, while making it clear she would never pressure us to do something one specific way.

We were on a slightly more accelerated timeline (10 months out), but thanks to Maria everything worked out perfectly. Throughout the process Maria was highly organized, extremely transparent, and incredibly patient. She was with us every step of the way to help identify the right venues, select the best vendors, facilitate with the Church, help with invitations/guest management, and give us invaluable advice based on her extensive experience.

The wedding and events Maria created for us exceeded our wildest expectations. Every last event was exceptional and everything was done with care down to the last detail. She and her team were also there every step of the way, and all of our events were organized down to the minute (her timeline sheets are the most organized thing I’ve ever seen).

Maria also went above and beyond to make our wedding a success. There were various things she and her team did for us that weren’t in the job description but really made her stand out.

Besides her professional expertise, Maria is also a wonderful person who truly cares about her clients and takes time to get to know the people she works with on a personal level. Planning a wedding is difficult, and Maria always showed us kindness and compassion throughout the process. There were many occasions where she stayed with us on calls to listen to our worries, concerns, and anxieties (some event related, some just personal). She would give both professional and personal advice, always with a sense of humor and reassurances that things would work out.

We forged a close connection that continues to this day, and I’m so grateful we worked with her. She was true to her word; she designed our wedding, and it was magnificent. I couldn’t make a stronger recommendation and would encourage any couple to hire her for their special day.

     

First and foremost, if you are in search of a wedding planner in Athens: stop looking and hire Maria Damanaki.

From all the planners we talk to none of them had the organizational skills, people skills, Knowledge of vendors and contacts, and ability of confidence in your choices.

My now husband and I planned a wedding with Maria from the United States. We have Only been to Greece once for vacation, Do not speak the language or know of any vendors there. In less than a year with Maria’s full involvement and planning We planned a 150 person wedding with a formal ceremony and reception, A rehearsal dinner, And hotel rooms + transportation for all of our guests.

The process of choosing a venue and a church, Dealing with the certifications and bureaucracies of our wedding ceremony, All the way to the beauty, professionals, and decorations. It was the most stress-free, comfortable, and fun wedding planning experience!!! We truly felt like we were being taken care of by a family member abroad.

     

Maria provided great support and wedding planning services from start to finish. She was incredible organized and used a professional planning software, which ensured all costs and tasks were tracked clearly. On the days of the wedding and preparty, all plans were executed perfectly and we had an amazing time!

     

Maria was AMAZING. She is kind, caring, detail-oriented, and super easy to work with. We were very nervous about hiring a wedding planner and trusting someone with such a big event and expense, especially since we are not Greek and we live abroad.

When we met Maria, she made us feel super comfortable, and eventually felt like she was part of our family. We could not have done this without her she was 100% worth every penny and more. She is there with you for every decision and never pressures you to go with one vendor or another- she really wants what is best for you. Highly highly recommend!

     

I found Maria online after my husband and I decided to get married in Greece! I had no idea where to start and we wanted to have a destination wedding that would honor both of our cultures as I am American and my husband is Greek. From our very first communication, Maria has been responsive and taken great care in her work. Maria provided everything from start to finish: she helped us come up with a vision and theme for our wedding, helped us create a budget, she helped us curate so many customized design choices that made our wedding feel special and personal to us. Maria has a background in design and you can tell that she has amazing taste and an eye for crafting a beautiful aesthetic. She also helped me understand all of the Greek wedding customs and provided guidance along the way about how to make the wedding feel inclusive to both of our cultures. She has many contacts with local vendors at her fingertips and a great deal of experience with printing as well. Because of this the pace of planning was very easy and my friends were always surprised when I'd tell them I'm not stressed about the wedding planning because I have a great planner lol! On the day of; Maria and her staff were very attentive and ensured that the day went smoothly and the final result was a dream come true. On top of all this, Maria is just really warm and friendly. I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings with her throughout the process. I highly recommend going with Maria if you are someone who is meticulous and likes attention to detail! Maria will have you covered!