Block33 Wedding

Block 33 Wedding at Christmas

Photography by White On Black Studio

From the church to the club - Ioanna and Vasilis' wedding had both traditional elegance AND an amazing after party full of moshing to a live band. Ioanna and Vasilis are the founders of Salt & Pepper Jeans Co - Greece's top denim company. Their reception took place at Block 33, a bare brick live music venue in Thessaloníki. It was around Christmastime, so they obviously had to have an epic theme to match the season! The Salt, Pepper & Spice theme was a nod to the season, their business and young daughter who spiced up their lives. Nadia Rapti, Ioanna's personal friend, designed this stunning alternative plunge neck wedding dress.

Salt, Pepper, Spice (and everything nice) at this Block 33 Christmas wedding.

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Our love story was the inspiration behind the whole day because our journey as a couple has brought us our successful company, and our lovely child as the cherry on top. The Christmas season combined with our signature rock vintage style tied everything together.

Ioanna & Vasilis

The groom arriving to their Greek church wedding ceremony
The bride getting ready in a Nadia Rapti gown
The bride writing on the bottom of her wedding heel
The bride and groom a their church ceremony, the bride is wearing a Nadia Rapti gown and wedding cape
The bride being escorted to her church wedding ceremony
Gold strappy heeled wedding shoes from Cadadei
The groom and groomsmen getting ready in Mi-Ro suits
Church bells and a bouquet of red and white wedding flowers (plus a cat!)
The bride and groom leaving their church wedding ceremony having confetti thrown over them
The bride and groom had a religious greek church wedding ceremony
The groom being assisted with getting ready
Black Prada wedding shoes for the groom
The groom holding a bouquet of red and white roses, eucalyptus and pine leaves, berries and seasonal blooms
A bouquet of red and white roses, eucalyptus and pine leaves, berries and seasonal blooms
The groom holding the brides hand, her wedding ring prominently displayed
Exchanging wedding rings at their church ceremony
The bride and groom outside their church wedding ceremony, the bride is wearing a long white bridal cape
The bride wore a cold shoulder long sleeve Nadia Rapti wedding dress with plunge neckline and sequin embellishments
The couple were married in a small greek church
The bride and groom having confetti thrown over them as thye leave their ceremony

THEME

They had a custom Salt, Pepper & Spice neon sign made to light up the dance floor. It was designed to the correct specifications so that Ioanna & Vasilis could repurpose it for their head office. Such a great idea to minimise waste and be reminded of your wedding day every day! Sticking with the theme, their invitations contained a sprinkling of Himalayan rock salt, pink peppercorns, sweet paprika and rosemary. They also used this to fill transparent Christmas ornaments to give as wedding favours.

DECOR & STYLING

Guests were welcomed with spiced mulled wine and traditional Greek festive sweets, as well as an installation of 250 tealight candles, illuminating Block 33's exposed brick walls. It was a rock 'n' roll winter wonderland, with 3-meter tall Christmas trees, rainfall lights, burgundy tapered candles, dark tablecloths and pine tree garland table centrepieces. We love the glass bottles holding the candlesticks filled with eucalyptus and water!

The bride and groom pose next to each other in the green hills of Greece
The bride wore a leather jacket and black boots to her winter wedding ceremony
The bride and groom embracing on a leafy road surrounded by trees
The groom swings the bride around, her dress flowing in the breeze
The groom and bride holding a glass of champagne and making speeches at Block 33
Salt, pepper and spice wedding invitations with herbs and spices sprinkled inside
The groom dipping the bride on the dance floor for a kiss
The groom lifting the bride in his arms along a woodland road
DIY rustic wedding table decor made out of wooden pallets and fairy lights
Brown box wedding favours, pine tree centrepieces and a wall of waterfall fairy lights at Block 33
The couple had a live rock band for their wedding reception
The bride and groom cuddling outside on a fallen tree stump
Banquet tables with tapered candles, bottles filled with water and eucalyptus and brown wedding favour boxes
Christmas wedding table decor with pine leaves centrepieces, and brown favour boxes tied with red ribbon
Salt, pepper and spice custom neon sign at Block 33
The bride and groom cuddle surrounded by their guests who are holding up sparklers
Two tier white wedding cake with red fruit topping, surrounded by traditional festive Greek treats
The groom holding the brides skirt off the ground as they walk through the woods
The bride and groom leaving their Block 33 wedding reception in the evening as their guests hold up sparklers
250 tea light candles decorated the entrance, illuminating the exposed brickwork at Block 33
Personalised wedding favour boxes for a christmas wedding at Block 33
The bride and groom in front of a forest and hillscape
The bride and groom walking through the woodland together
The bride and groom holding hands in front of an amazing forest landscape

A rock 'n' roll wedding winter wonderland at Block 33 in Greece.

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Our wedding really showed off our story and personal aesthetic. The Christmas season helped us express every little piece of us and the result came out exactly as we'd dreamed. From the decoration to the dance floor, every moment was unique and magic.

Ioanna & Vasilis

A lovely detail Ioanna & Vasilis included for their guests were personal wishing cards at each table setting, but let's hope no one was on Santa's naughty list that year! If you're looking for a live music venue similar to Block 33 for your own wedding, check out our list of Recommended Suppliers.

Venue: Block 33 |
Photographer & Videographer: White On Black |
Entertainment: Inco |
Entertainment: Ilias Bogdanos |
Entertainment: Leonidas Kotelis |
Florist: Evergreen Flowers |
Food & Cake: Diamantis Catering |
Hair & Makeup: Electra Katsarka |
Bridal Outfit: Nadia Rapti |
Accessories: AdamaStone Mykonos |
Groom's Outfit: Mi-Ro Designers |
Bride's Shoes: Casadei |
Groom's Shoes: Prada |
Planning, Stationery & Favours: Uncommon Events |
Styling, Decor & Favours: Fondo Special Occasions |
Decor: Party Rentals
Real WeddingGreeceWinterIndustrialChurchGreekContemporaryEclecticIndustrialChristmasLuxeRedsGreensdark£20k - £25k