Bride Of The Week: Olivia Letros

Olivia and Alex’s story began long before their wedding day. They first crossed paths at Alex’s sister’s birthday party, but it wasn’t until a few years later, when Alex reached out over their shared love of ice cream, that they began to get to know each other. With a little help from Olivia’s cousin Stefanie, the two started spending time together in London, Ontario, and their connection grew from there. When Alex decided to propose, he chose Santorini, his late mother Lauren’s favourite island. What Olivia thought would be a birthday dinner arranged by his dad turned into a beautiful surprise: a candlelit table overlooking the Aegean, reached by rose-petal-lined steps. It was there that Alex asked her to marry him.

So many of the details throughout the day were chosen to keep family close. Olivia wore her sister’s veil, while a tablecloth belonging to her Nonna was brought to Greece for the ceremony. Their Greek Orthodox stefana were inspired by the wedding crowns worn by Alex’s grandparents. They also found a special way to honour Alex’s late mother, placing her photograph on a chair during the ceremony, with a white garden rose beside it. Later in the evening, Olivia’s dad surprised them with a giant sfoglia cake, which Olivia and Alex dusted with powdered sugar themselves. As “That’s Amore” played, guests sang along while Olivia’s parents handed out champagne, bringing their Greek and Italian traditions together in a celebration filled with family.