My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Demetri + Lorena

It's been four years since Demetri and Lorena were introduced. She lived in the bay area at the time her friend Kyle, who was also a friend of Demetri, decided they needed to be introduced. They spent the first year attempting to have a long distance relationship, often times meeting halfway to spend time together.

Who would have known the first year of their relationship would be the very symbol of the way their love for each other works perfectly. They compliment each other, best friends, two people that know what marriage takes; two people that know the importance of meeting in the middle.

After the most exciting, beautiful, proposal on the Hunington Beach pier, Lorena and Demetri began planning for their festivities. Since Demetri comes from a large Greek family it was only appropriate that they get married in a traditional Greek ceremony.

They created one of the most spectacular weddings I have been a part of. The entire day was a celebration that started with a traditional Greek ceremony and ended with some exciting Greek dancing. I have never been a part of a Greek wedding so you can imagine how excited I was to have the honor of spending a cultural day with the two of them.

 The families of Demetri and Lorena were so welcoming and friendly. I felt like a guest rather than just some camera person. During dinner I received one of the best compliments I've ever received; Lorena came and found us to make sure we were able to sit down and eat. I don't believe we have ever had a bride worry about our well being like that. It just goes to show what an amazing couple Demetri and Lorena are, and the only reason they are like this is because of the amazing families they have. The quote from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, "There are two kinds of people - Greeks, and everyone else who wish they was Greek" sums up the day perfectly for me. Greeks no how to celebrate and they know how to treat others.

Thank you so much Demetri and Lorena for this wonderful experience. You guys were so wonderful to spend the day with, and your families were amazing. Lorena I absolutely fell in love with your family. They are wonderful, and Demetri your family is so inviting, accepting, and loving. I love how tight knit they are. I could not have asked for a better experience. I wish you both all the happiness in the world.

Cheers to a lifetime of happiness you two!