07.13.2025
Athens
Time to
travel
Dear friends and family,
We’re so excited to welcome you to our wedding celebration in Athens, Greece!
Please find below all the important details to help make your experience easy and enjoyable.
We can’t wait to see you there and make unforgettable memories together!
With love and excitement,
G + A
George and Andrea’s love story started on October 6th, 2018 when they met at their mutual friend Michael Chahda’s birthday party. George was having a conversation with his now best man Elias, when he noticed Dina (Elias’s wife) talking to a jaw dropping beauty (it was Andrea). George suggested joining their conversation and approached Andrea. He confidently introduced himself and told her she’s pretty! Shortly after that the 4 of them organized a double date at The Melting Pot which would be George and Andrea’s first date. Then after a couple more dates and a few weeks of butterflies, George asked Andrea to be his girlfriend on November 1st, 2018! (She said yes)
STORY
Fast forward a couple years, Andrea was preparing to move to St. Louis for optometry school. George knew she was the one so he decided to propose to her before she left (gotta lock her down!).
George saw an opportunity to do so when their friends Mark and Haya invited them to join on a trip to New York City. Then on a gloomy Sunday in Manhattan, Andrea was convinced they were going to a rooftop bar to meet some friends before dinner “wink wink”. To her surprise, they get to the top and walk out to see the big letters, MARRY ME. On that day November 1st, 2020, George got down on one knee and popped the big question! (She said yes) The years have passed by in the blink of an eye and now here we are getting ready for their big day!
STORY
George saw an opportunity to do so when their friends Mark and Haya invited them to join on a trip to New York City. Then on a gloomy Sunday in Manhattan, Andrea was convinced they were going to a rooftop bar to meet some friends before dinner “wink wink”. To her surprise, they get to the top and walk out to see the big letters, MARRY ME. On that day November 1st, 2020, George got down on one knee and popped the big question! (She said yes) The years have passed by in the blink of an eye and now here we are getting ready for their big day!
We are so excited to celebrate with all of our friends and family that we love so much and hold so dear to our hearts! So get your passports and your bags ready because we can’t wait to meet you in Greece!
We are so excited to celebrate with all of our friends and family that we love so much and hold so dear to our hearts! So get your passports and your bags ready because we can’t wait to meet you in Greece!
WEDDING
THE CEREMONY
Our wedding ceremony will take place in the heart of Athens City Center on…
Sunday, the thirteenth of July, two thousand and twenty-five
At five o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Catholic Cathedral of Saint Denis the Areopagite
Join us as we embark on a journey of love, joy,
and eternal happiness
THE RECEPTION
Following the ceremony, we are heading to the Athenian Riviera. Our reception will take place at Island Art & Taste, a beautiful seaside venue with stunning sea views— the perfect setting for an all-night celebration with our favorite people.
PRE
WEDDING
event
To start our wedding celebrations, join us for a pre-wedding dinner and party at Eleon Loft, a great spot in Athens city center with views of the iconic Acropolis.
Friday, the eleventh of July, two thousand and twenty-five,
at eight o’clock in the evening
ACCOMMODATION
Athens is a well-connected and easily accessible destination. The city is served by Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos), with direct flights from major cities around the world.
Travel & ETIAS Update: The ETIAS requirement for travel to Europe has now been postponed until 2026. If you previously saw information about this on our website, please note that no action is required at this time.
We’ve secured special rates at three wonderful hotels along the Athenian Riviera to make your stay as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Click ‘Book Now’ for each hotel and apply the provided discount codes to reserve your stay.
Sea View Hotel Glyfada
Location: Glyfada / 15 min drive from our wedding venue
Discount code: George & Andrea
Use the code George & Andrea to access our special reservation rate. The code is valid only for bookings made through the hotel’s website and expires on May 10th, 2025.
Glyfada Riviera Hotel
Location: Glyfada / 15 min drive from our wedding venue
Discount code: George & Andrea
Use the code George & Andrea to access our special reservation rate. The code is valid only for bookings made through the hotel’s website.
Location: Glyfada / 15 min drive from our wedding venue
Discount code: George&AndreaJuly25
Use the code George&AndreaJuly25 to access our special reservation rate. The code is valid only for bookings made through the hotel’s website.
Location: Glyfada / 15 min drive from our wedding venue
Discount code: George Zedan and Andrea Basset
To access our special room rates, please contact the hotel directly via email at info@goldensun.gr. Be sure to mention the booking code, along with the type of room you’d like and your intended dates of stay.
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5:00 pm
Ceremony
7:00 pm
Cocktail Hour
8:00 pm
Reception
5:00 am
Farewell