Carrie & Mark
A Love Story Written in Fuchsia
I first met Carrie and Mark a year and a half before their big day, when they traveled to Santorini to meet us in person.
From that very first encounter, I knew without a shadow of a doubt that their wedding would be extraordinary. Their vibrant energy and unwavering trust in my vision set the stage for something truly special.
Distance was never a barrier in our journey; despite their fast-paced lives in New York City, the planning process remained seamless and joyful. Carrie allowed me the creative freedom to interpret her dreams, and with just a few inspiration photos as our guide, we brought their vision to life in the most enchanting way possible.
The festivities began with two elegant pre-wedding gatherings—an intimate wine and finger food evening followed by a beautiful dinner. Yet, the crescendo of the celebrations was the wedding itself: a floral masterpiece adorned with the iconic fuchsia of Mediterranean bougainvillea and lush blooms in deep red tones.
As the sun set, the elegant dinner setting was magically transformed into an exclusive summer nightclub. With a backdrop of dazzling fireworks, live melodies, and flowing champagne, the night evolved into a celebration that was—quite literally—out of this world.
Carrie and Mark, your energy is infectious, and I look forward to the day our paths cross again!
“Maria helped us create the wedding of our dreams.
From the start, every decision was so easy, which I don't think most people would say about wedding planning. We live in NYC, but even coordinating meetings was simple.
We had a three-day party with almost 90 guests, and Maria helped with every detail, and showed up for every event!
She has an extensive vendor network that she clearly has great relationships with, which again, makes coordinating all these moving parts so seamless.
She kept a meticulous vendor & budget breakdown. Her level of organization was really appreciated.
From the moment we arrived in Santorini, she accompanied us to our meetings with vendors, locations, etc.
And even picked up and returned personal items that we brought from home to incorporate in the wedding decor.
She has a very warm demeanor that is calming in what could be a high-stress environment. Our guests will be talking about this wedding forever....It was truly spectacular from our "first toast" to the "welcome party" to the actual wedding itself.
For all the countless calls, emails, decisions, and laughs...We can't possibly thank Maria enough.”
Carrie and Mark
31 August 2025
