Sifnos wedding
Sifnos wedding photographer
Sifnos wedding photographer. Wedding photography portfolio of a wedding day at Sifnos island in Greece. As a Greek wedding and event photographer one of the places that I photograph at is of course Sifnos.
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The wedding
The wedding story as seen from a Sifnos wedding photographer (that is me 🙂
Sifnos is a beautiful, unique and less known destination for wedding photography, engagement photography, anniversary photography and wedding portraits photo session!
These are the images of a Greek destination wedding which took place at Sifnos,
Fotini and Apostolos selected me to be their wedding photographer since the first time we had a conversation regarding their wedding photography at a Wedding Exhibition show.
Sifnos is a well known and wonderful Greek island that belongs to the famous Cyclades island complex.
Fotini and Apostolos decided to have their wedding at Sifnos at the «seven marters» little church, which is situated just below «Kastro» village.
The wedding was simple and traditional, just 75 guests in the company of the sun, the blue sky and sea, the white walls and the blue house roofs…elements for which the Cyclades island complex is famous for.
Two musicians escorted first the groom and later the bride, from their apartments and all the way to the chapel. Village people and even tourists mixed with the guests and went down, all the steps that lead to the “seven marters” small temple.
We had a “wedding portraits” photo session next day at “kastro” village.
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Information about Sifnos island
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a few words about sifnos
The main town, near the center, known as Apollonia (pop. 869), is home of the island’s folklore museum and library. The town’s name is thought to come from an ancient temple of Apollo on the site of the church of Panayia Yeraniofora. The second-largest town is Artemonas (800), thought to be named after an ancient temple of Apollo’s sister-goddess Artemis, located at the site of the church of Panayia Kokhi. The village of Kastro (118), was the capital of the island during ancient times until 1836. It is built on top of a high cliff on the island’s east shore and today has extensive medieval remains and is the location of the island’s archeological museum. The port settlement, on the west coast of the island is known as Kamares – Sifnos wedding photographer –
A place filled with tasty memories
Sifnos, the island of flavours, is the birthplace of famous poets, like Ioannis Gryparis, Kleanthis Triantafyllou (or Rampagas) and Aristomenis Provelegios, as well as award winning chefs, like Tselementés. Unique traditional villages, organized or secluded beaches, and 227 churches spread around the island are waiting to be discovered.
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Apollonía
Apollonía, the capital town of Sífnos (also called Hóra), is built in the shape of an amphitheatre over three hills in the centre of the island. The narrow streets and the whitewashed houses of Hóra form a beautiful, traditional Cycladic settlement. During your evening walk, pay a visit to the Folklore Museum at the Hiróon Square (meaning “Square of the Heroes”).
In every small taverna or classy restaurant in Hóra you can sample some of Sifnos’ exceptional dishes cooked by chefs who know how to tempt our taste buds. When the night falls, set out to discover fancy lounge bars and the hottest nightclubs in the island, and dance the night away! Apollonía also boasts elegant hotels, and homey guesthouses.
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Artemonas
A few kilometers away from the town lies the traditional settlement of Artemónas, famous for its neoclassic mansions and its outstanding panoramic view of the island. Some of the most famous restaurants and patisseries of Sifnos will welcome you here with fresh homemade cookies and hot doughnuts. If you need to spend a relaxing vacation, then Artemónas is the ideal place to book your accommodation.
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Kastro
The historic settlement of Kástro (meaning “castle”), inhabited since ancient times, is built over the ruins of ancient Sífnos, on an abrupt rock with a breathtaking view of the sea. A beautiful outdoor museum and one of the most picturesque villages in the island, Kástro stands out for its old houses with the wooden balconies, the ancient columns and the narrow courtyards.
The visitor still enters the village from “lozies”, the castle’s old entrances. In the past, these arcade-like entrances were used as war towers in order to protect the settlement. The houses in the front, built one next to another, used to be inhabited by lower class people, whereas the inner, and more protected part of the settlement was occupied by the upper class. Admire the picturesque little church of “Eftamártyros” (Church of Seven Martyrs), perched on a rock that seems to rise from the sea, and don’t forget to visit the Archaeological Museum.
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Swim in crystal-clear waters.
Whether cosmopolitan or secluded, all the beaches in Sífnos offer to the sun-loving tourists azure waters and sun-drenched sandy beaches. Kamáres, the port of the island, is a sandy beach with trees and beach bars; Platís Yialós is the most cosmopolitan and buzzing beach in the island, whereas next to it lies Vathí, a sandy beach with shallow waters and many tavernas where you can enjoy fresh fish. The rocks in Chrisopigí, where also the homonymous Monastery proudly stands, are ideal for diving. If you’d like to rest under a cool shade, head to the next beach which is surrounded by salt water loving trees. If you find yourself in Kástro, follow down the path to “Eptá Mártyres”, and enjoy a leisurely swim or unwind with a book lazing on a sun lounger.