About Folegandros Weddings

A Family-Run Wedding Planning Company in Folegandros, Greece

Folegandros Weddings is a local, family-run destination wedding planning company based on the island of Folegandros, Greece. For the past eight years, we have been creating tailored destination weddings, intimate elopements, marriage proposals, baptisms and private celebrations for couples and families from Greece and around the world. Folegandros is not simply a destination where we organize weddings. It is part of our lives, our family and our story. Our connection to the island, together with years of experience and trusted local collaborations, allows us to create celebrations with a genuine sense of place and a deeply personal approach. Being a family business is an important part of who we are. We believe in personal communication, close relationships and, above all, trust. We want our couples to feel that they have people here in Folegandros who know them, understand what matters to them and genuinely care about bringing their celebration to life.

Every Wedding Begins With You

For us, no two weddings should ever be the same. Every celebration begins with getting to know the couple—their story, personalities, wishes and the way they imagine sharing this important moment with the people they love. We don't begin with a standard wedding package or try to recreate something we have done before. We listen, exchange ideas and gradually develop a celebration around you. From finding the right setting and choosing trusted collaborators to styling, guest experience, logistics and wedding-day coordination, every detail becomes part of one thoughtfully planned experience. Our approach combines local knowledge of Folegandros, creative direction, detailed organization and personal service. Years of working on the island have also allowed us to build trusted relationships with local professionals and collaborators—an essential part of planning a destination wedding on a small Cycladic island. Over the years, our couples and their guests have travelled to Folegandros from Los Angeles, Chicago, Canada, London, France, South Africa, Melbourne, Sydney, Greece and many other places. They arrive from different parts of the world for one reason: to come together and celebrate. Seeing that happen here, on this extraordinary island, is something that never becomes ordinary for us.

Meet Vicky Balman

Founder, Wedding Planner & Creative Director

I am Vicky Balman, founder, wedding planner and Creative Director of Folegandros Weddings. Creativity and communication have shaped my professional life for almost three decades. My background is in advertising, marketing and creative direction, and I am co-owner of an advertising agency based in Athens, which I continue to be actively involved with. I am also co-owner of the boutique Always Summer in Folegandros. I hold a Diploma in Marketing from The American College of Greece – Deree and have also studied Digital Marketing at Alba Graduate Business School. My years in advertising taught me how to listen, understand what someone wants to create, develop an idea from the beginning and manage the many details required to bring it to life. Today, I bring that experience, creativity and attention to detail to every wedding and celebration we create in Folegandros.

My Approach
Every new couple brings me back to the beginning: a new story, different personalities, different expectations and a completely new vision. Even after years of planning weddings, I never approach a new project thinking, we have done this before, because we haven't planned your wedding before. I pursue perfection in every project I undertake. For me, perfection doesn't mean creating weddings that all look perfect in the same way. It means paying attention to the details, understanding what really matters to each couple and continuing to refine what we create until it feels right for them. We may spend months talking, planning, choosing, changing and refining. Then the wedding day finally arrives, and everything we have imagined together becomes real. The couple is here, their families are here, and friends have travelled from different parts of the world to share this moment with them. Seeing the happiness and excitement of our couples and their guests is still one of the most rewarding parts of what I do. And it all happens in Folegandros—this small, uniquely beautiful island in the Cyclades, where people come together to celebrate love, family and friendship. To every couple who has placed their trust in me, my family and the Folegandros Weddings team, thank you, each and every one of you. And with every new couple, we begin again.

Because your wedding in Folegandros should not feel like anyone else's. It should feel like yours.

Couples Testimonials

Guests were blown away by the organisation of our three-day weekend. Vicky took our vision and made our dreams a reality. Behind the scenes everything was taken care of seamlessly. Thank you Vicky and your team.

Niki & Liam

Vicky has been our shoulder and guardian angel. I could not have dreamed of a better weekend, she made all our wishes come true. Our wedding was something out of a fairytale and thanks to her we have created memories that we will treasure forever. We will never thank her enough. She went out of her way to make everything possible, trying to shelter us from worries and problems. Everything went so smoothly and was so amazing because of all her hard work. She put us in touch with great professionals and we had the chance to meet some amazing people. She understood what we wanted and our style perfectly. If I could turn back time I would relive every second. It was a real pleasure to work with her.

Caterina & Antonio

We got married on the beautiful island of Folegandros while living in France, which meant everything had to be planned through video calls. From the very first moment, Vicky made us feel supported. She was always honest, professional, and at the same time giving us the freedom to choose what felt right for us. But what touched us the most is that Vicky is truly a beautiful soul. Even every vendor she recommended was not only excellent at what they do, but also genuinely kind people, and that makes all the difference. I’m usually such a control freak, but with Vicky by our side, I was able to let go, relax, and enjoy every single second of our wedding without the tiniest bit of stress. I honestly didn’t even know that was possible! We feel so lucky to have met her, not just as our wedding planner, but as someone who made this journey very special and full of joy and happiness. Thank you Vicky for everything ✨ You deserve the best 💕

Paola & Soham

Vicky was so thoughtful and kind! She helped us plan the Greek island wedding of our dreams and supported us through every step of the process with such care and intention. Her attention to detail and genuine warmth meant so much to us, and we’re very grateful for everything she did to make our celebration so special.

Anna & Zane

Vicky is an absolute angel, such a professional, really elegant, polite, organising every detail to perfection so that our wedding day is stress free. Such a pleasure to work with her and her sister Katerina. Thank you so much!

Foteini + Antonis

We had a 3 days wedding celebration in Folegandros. Vicky and her team planned, organized and execute all the events as discussed. Everything was wonderful and we had an amazing time. Thank you!