Eleni Marinou
Founder & Lead Designer
Designs every signature concept. A decade of staging proposals across the caldera, with an eye for florals and light.
Greek · English · French
About Our Santorini Proposal Team
The people who keep the secret
We are a small, island-based team of designers, planners and photographers who do one thing — and do it beautifully: stage the proposal of a lifetime in Santorini.
Our Story
It started with one sunset.
Years ago, our founder helped a friend propose on a quiet Oia terrace — sourcing the flowers, lighting the candles, timing it all to the sunset. The look on both their faces was the beginning of Proposal Santorini.
Since then we have designed and staged hundreds of proposals across the island, from candle-lined cliffs to private catamarans. We are not a wedding factory and we never will be. We take a limited number of proposals so that each one gets our full attention, creativity and discretion.
We live here year-round. We know the island's light, its hidden corners, its rhythms and its people — and we use that knowledge to make your moment effortless.
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Meet the Team
Real names. Real people. On the ground.
The team that will design, coordinate and capture your proposal.
Nikos Pappas
Head of Operations
The logistics mind. Manages setups, transfers, permits and the invisible timing that keeps every surprise secret.
Greek · English
Sofia Reinhardt
Client Experience
Your first point of contact. Guides international couples from first message to the moment, in their own language.
German · English · Italian
Yannis Spanos
Photography Director
Captures the reveal as it happens. Editorial, unobtrusive, and fast — your photos are ready before you've landed home.
Greek · English
Why Santorini
The most romantic island in the Mediterranean
Santorini was made for the grand romantic gesture. A crescent of cliffs around a flooded volcano, whitewashed villages tumbling toward the sea, and a sunset that the whole world travels to see. There is simply no backdrop like it.
- West-facing caldera = the planet's most famous sunset
- Dramatic cliffs, blue domes and endless sea views
- World-class villas, dining, wineries and yachts
- Reliable sunshine across a long season (Apr–Oct)
- An island built for couples and celebration
Why couples trust us
Discreet, professional, accountable
Fully insured
We carry professional liability insurance for every staged event.
Transparent pricing
Clear quotes, no hidden fees, deposit-secured dates.
Weather policy
Every booking includes a backup plan agreed in advance.
Local & licensed
A registered island business with the permits to set up where others can't.
Discretion guaranteed
Secrecy is the service. We've never spoiled a surprise.
Genuine reviews
Read real words from real couples on our reviews page.
Say hello
We'd love to hear your story.
Tell us how you met and what you're dreaming of — we'll take it from there.