An underwater camera operator filmed the wedding, which was broadcast live on a large screen placed on the beach for the guests, while it was also possible to watch via mobile phone.
In Alonnisos was performed first organized underwater civil weddingon Monday August 29 at the initiative of the Municipality.
Petros and Myrto exchanged vows of eternal love and loyalty at the magical bottom of Alonissos. The couple was married by the mayor of Alonissos, Petros Vafinis, who had received a diving license in order to perform weddings under the turquoise waters of the island. Present at the bottom were the two bridesmaids, the President of the Tourism Commission Maria Agallou who took over the wedding organization, as well as three diving instructors volunteered by the diving center Triton Dive Centre.
It is worth noting that the entire ritual was followed to the letter through the use of special waterproof surfaces with all the procedures of the civil marriage as well as the words of the newlyweds, who momentarily removed their masks after exchanging vows for their first wedding kiss.
Underwater camera operator videotaped the live-streamed wedding on a large screen that had been placed on the beach for the guests, while at the same time it was possible to watch via mobile phone.
“It is indescribable the feelings that flood you at the bottom during the wedding. In ideal conditions of peace offered by underwater nature, time stops and this moment belongs exclusively to the couple“, said the mayor of Alonissos after the ceremony. There was a previous call by the Municipality of Alonissos on Valentine’s Day for the organization of underwater weddings, which immediately sparked the interest of couples. “Our goal is to “open” a new market for Greece and the island”, completed.
Alonissos is developing into an international one diving destination which this year was chosen by hundreds of divers from all over the world. “In general, the island recorded very high occupancy throughout the summer season reaching up to 100% for August, while the tourist traffic will continue until the first ten days of October“, concluded Mr. Vafinis.
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