While searching for our wedding location, we visited many places – from Chalkidiki to Peraia near Thessaloniki, and all the way to the remote regions of Florina. One afternoon, as we were once again on the road looking for the perfect spot, our route took us around Lake Vegoritida.
Along the way, we remembered a small taverna where we had eaten some time before – it sits just above the place that would later become our wedding location. We decided on a whim to stop there for a meal, enjoy the beautiful view over the lake and the surrounding landscape, and then drive down to the shore afterwards. The moment we arrived, we knew: this was it. The view, the calm, the atmosphere – we fell in love instantly.
Peraia also holds a special meaning for us: it lies exactly between our family roots – just about 30 minutes from Florina, Sofia’s hometown, and 30 minutes from Edessa, Niko’s hometown.
(By the way, “Peraia” is pronounced “Peréa,” with the emphasis on the é.)