Magic · Madness · Heaven · Sins

Gaël
Laurent

27 — 29 May 2027Corfu, Greece

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Something wicked this way comes…

Five years.
One island.
Three days.

–Days

–Hours

–Minutes

–Seconds

What began on a Halloween night in Brussels is bringing us, five years later, to an island in the Ionian Sea.

From 27 to 29 May 2027, we’re gathering the people we love in Corfu for three days of food, music, dancing, sunshine, and just the right amount of madness — all in celebration of our union.

More than anything, we want these days to feel like us: warm, joyful, a little unexpected, and shared with the people who have been part of our story.

So come for the love. Stay for the sunsets. Dance until your feet object. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

— Gaël & Laurent

31 October 2022 · Brussels

Two people who weren't looking for each other, or anyone for that matter, went to a Halloween gathering.

It did not go according to plan.

WHAT YOU ARE IN FOR

A 3-day celebration with very little intention of behaving.

1
Discover the Island
A little about Corfu, plus our favourite beaches, villages and places to eat.
Discover the island Explore the island
2
Check the celebration schedule
Every event of the weekend: times, venues and what to expect.
The Celebration
3
Check out our people
Meet our witnesses and the friends and family who made us who we are.
Our People
4
Find out how to get to Corfu and where to stay
Flights, ferries and getting around, plus places to stay nearby.
Get to Corfu Where to stay

A crossroads in the Ionian

A little Greek. A little Italian. Entirely Corfiot.

Corfu has always been a meeting place.

Unlike much of Greece, the island was never conquered by the Ottoman Empire. Centuries of Venetian rule, followed by French and British influence, left their traces everywhere — in pastel façades, elegant arcades, imposing fortresses and winding streets.

And yet, Corfu is unmistakably Greek.

Known as the Emerald Isle, its landscape is extraordinarily lush: ancient olive groves stretch across green hills towards turquoise coves, while cypress trees rise above villages scattered between the mountains and the sea.

History

A crossroads of civilizations

Corfu’s story stretches back thousands of years. Unlike many Greek islands, it was never conquered by the Ottomans — instead, it flourished under Venetian, French and British rule.

The result? A unique cultural blend you can see in the pastel buildings of the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the grand Liston promenade, and the imposing Old and New Fortresses.

Corfu feels a little bit Greek, a little bit Italian — and entirely its own.

Royalty

Royal connections: Sissi & Prince Philip

Corfu has long attracted royalty.

The beloved Empress Elisabeth of Austria — affectionately known as Princess Sissi — fell in love with the island’s beauty. In 1890 she built the elegant Achilleion Palace, inspired by her admiration for Achilles. The palace still overlooks the sea in serene splendour.

Corfu is also the birthplace of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II. He was born in 1921 at Mon Repos Palace, adding a touch of modern royal history to the island’s legacy.

Music

The island of music

Music flows through Corfu’s soul.

The island has a deep-rooted philharmonic tradition dating back to the 19th century. Marching bands parade through the narrow streets during festivals, especially at Easter — one of the most spectacular celebrations in Greece.

Corfu was also the birthplace of Nikolaos Mantzaros, composer of the Greek national anthem. Music here isn’t just entertainment — it’s part of everyday life.

Mythology

A home in Greek mythology

In Greek mythology, Corfu is believed to be Scheria, the island where Odysseus was washed ashore and met Princess Nausicaa in Homer’s Odyssey.

Some legends even say the island was named after the nymph Korkyra, whom the sea god Poseidon loved and carried here. With its dramatic cliffs and shimmering coves, it’s easy to see why ancient storytellers chose this island as a setting for romance and adventure.

Why Corfu?

Home for one.
A Mediterranean dream for the other.

For one of us, Corfu has always felt like home. For the other, it was the place he had always imagined.

Gaël being a half Corfiot, choosing the island means celebrating in a place that is a big part of his story.

Laurent, with his Spanish and Italian roots, had always imagined celebrating his union somewhere under the Mediterranean sun.

A celebration at home for one. A Mediterranean dream for the other. A place for both of us to begin something new.

Good to know

A few things before you pack.

Local Time

EEST · UTC+3

Corfu will be on summer time during our celebration.

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Weather

Warm days, cooler evenings.

Bring a light jacket, blazer or something warm for the evenings.

Corfu · next 5 days

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Live data · updated daily

Electricity

230V · 50Hz

Plug types C & F.

Type C

Type F

Currency & Language

Euro · €

Greek is the local language; English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

For money withdrawal, avoid ATMs labeled EURONET as they charge a flat withdrawal fee between €1.95 and €5.99 per transaction, plus expensive exchange rate markups.

Greek banks provide few ATMs on the island outside of Corfu town, but you can find a EUROBANK ATM in the area of the celebration.

Cards are widely accepted, but cash is always preferred.

The places that will hold the memories.

Three days · Three settings · One celebration

Three days in Corfu. A gathering by the sea. A promise made beneath the Mediterranean sun. Long tables, good food, a few words from the people we love, and considerably more dancing than anyone reasonably needs.

THE WEEKEND, MOMENT BY MOMENT

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Thursday

May 2027
17h - 22h

Dress code

Come as you are. The celebration starts here.

THE WELCOME

You made it to Corfu. Now forget about the suitcase.

Our celebration begins with a sundowner — a chance to find familiar faces, meet new ones, grab a drink and settle into island time.

Nothing ceremonial. Nothing complicated. Just drinks, sea air and the people we love finally together in one place.

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Friday

May 2027
16h - 01h

Dress code

Mediterranean realness, Pastel & Dolce Vita

THE MAGIC

This is the heart of our celebration.

High above the Ionian Sea, we'll gather at Monastre for an afternoon that slowly becomes evening.

We'll welcome you with refreshments and small bites before coming together for our union.

There will be promises. There may be tears. There will definitely be bubbles.

THE HEAVENS

As daylight fades, we'll gather around the table. A true Mediterranean feast, shared together.

Eat well. You'll need the energy.

THE MADNESS

The soundtrack will move between English, French, Arabic, Greek, Spanish and Italian music.

Mediterranean warmth. Pop. Nostalgia. Guilty pleasures.

No borders. No sides. Just one dance floor.

Go add your songs to the playlist!

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Saturday

May 2027

Dress code

12h Come relaxed, short and flip flops totally acceptable

THE FAMILY BRUNCH

12h

A final, intimate brunch with our families before bidding them goodbye.

Dress code

16h Sins. Speaks for itself. Be fully yourself or go crazy!

THE SINS

16h/17h

One last party with our friends. One last sunset. One last terrible decision to say, “Fine, just one more.”

Something wicked this way comes — or ends.

One dance floor. Many places.

Bring us something from home. A song your family always dances to. A song from your country. A song connected to a memory. All the trashy music that will make us dance all night long.

Bring us something that sounds like you.

Add a song

Song

Your Name

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Song	Suggested by

Some stories are written by two people. The best ones have a supporting cast.

They have seen us fall in love, put up with us from near and far, celebrated the good decisions, questioned some of the others, and helped shape the people we are today.

Our Witnesses

Gaël

Alexandre (aka Alex)

Cousin

Sonia (aka So)

Cousin

LAURENT

Michaël (aka Mikado)

BESTIE

Sébastien (aka Seb)

BESTIE

All roads lead to Corfu. Some just involve a boat.

Choose the quick route, make a road trip out of it, or turn the journey into the beginning of your holiday.

How to get here

Road · Sea · Air

By Plane

Fly into Corfu

The easiest way to reach the island is by air, arriving at Corfu International Airport (CFU).

We are also exploring preferential airline arrangements for our

YOU ARE FLYING FROM BELGIUM? WE WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THE BOOKING CODE ONCE WE RECEIVE YOUR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES.

By Car & Sea

Yes, you can drive to Corfu.
Road → Sea → Island.

Northern & Western Europe: drive to Venice, Bari or Brindisi and continue by ferry.

Central, Eastern & Southeastern Europe / mainland Greece: drive towards Igoumenitsa and take the ferry to Corfu.

Want to land in Athens? Rent a car directly from there and follow the above route! It is a 5 hours drive to Igoumenitsa

Here are Ferry aggregator websites:

Ferryhopper
Ferryscanner

How to get around

Corfu is bigger than it looks, and the venues are spread along the coast. Plan how you'll move around before you land.

Our recommendation

Rent a car

Getting around the island without a car is difficult: buses are infrequent, taxis are expensive and many of the most beautiful beaches and villages are only reachable by road.

Be warned: Corfu's roads are narrow, steep and winding, often without barriers, with sharp hairpin bends and the occasional goat. Drive slowly, choose a small car, and allow more time than your navigation app suggests.

Buses (KTEL)

Take the bus

You can still take the bus from the airport to the celebration area, and use it to explore the island if you really wish to.

All Corfu KTEL routes with live schedules and stops are now available on Google Maps.

See bus routes

Taxis

Call a taxi

Taxis can also be booked using your standard Uber app.

Radiotaxi of Corfu

Corfu Taxi & Transfer Services Co-op Ltd

Transfers on celebration day

Friday 28 May

We will do our very best to plan transfers between specific points along the route of our recommended accommodation on the day of the celebration.

Don't drink and drive!

Where to stay

Make yourself at home. There is no single official celebration hotel, and these are our recommendations.

For a smoother stay during the celebration days, we suggest staying along this area where all venues are located.

Roads are tricky, and distances are longer than actually shown in navigation applications.

Trust us, there is plenty to do and see, and you'll thank us!

Hotels

Hotel

Zefiros Traditional Hotel

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Hotel

Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel

Code and booking contact TBA very soon. Please do not contact the hotel until the information is provided here.

There will be a maximum of 25 discounted rooms available.

Negotiated rates:
- Bay view room: 255€/night
- Superior room, East or West: 295€/night

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Hotel

Aragosta Suites

Contact the property at beachclub@aragostacorfu.com.

Three suites are available:
-La Perla (Master Suite): €450 per night
-Acquamarina & La Sirenetta Suites: €320 per night

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Hotel

Corfu Valley View

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Hotel

Paleokastritsa Palace Hotel (Adults Only)

Please note that the 2027 rates, offers, and packages are expected to be available by mid-November 2026, when the booking system will be updated with the most up-to-date pricing and promotions.

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Hotel

Odysseus Hotel

Potential deal to be confirmed

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Studios & apartments

Apartments

Royalrose

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Studios And Apartments

Marilena Studios And Apartments

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Studios

Mimosa Apartments

Contact the property at info@acapulcocorfu.com.

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Studios

Rhea Complex

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Studios

Ilios Studios

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Studios

Irida studios and suite

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Private villas

Private Villa

Villa Kalysta

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Private Villa

Eleonas Luxury Homes

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Private Villa

Secret villa paradise

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And many more

Plenty of other villas nearby

The area is full of beautiful villas and holiday homes, perfect if you are travelling as a group or a family.

Have a look on the usual holiday home booking websites to find one that suits you.

All places to stay

Where everyone sleeps.

Tap a pin to see the name and open it in Google Maps.

Stay a little longer.

This is an island made for wandering — through Venetian streets, mountain villages and ancient olive groves; down paths that end at tiny coves; across the water in search of beaches without roads.

Itineraries

One day, three days or a whole week — pick your pace.

24 hours

The essential Corfu

Corfu Town → Mon Repos → Paleokastritsa → Lakones

Morning: Get lost in the UNESCO-listed Old Town before the heat: the Venetian lanes (kantounia), Spianada square, a freddo espresso under the arches of the Liston, then climb the Old Fortress for views over the harbour.

Late morning: Mon Repos, the neoclassical villa where Prince Philip was born, set in a shaded park with an ancient temple and a small swimming jetty.

Afternoon: Drive 40 minutes west to Paleokastritsa. Rent a small boat (no licence needed) or hop on a glass-bottom tour to the sea caves and tiny coves, then visit the 13th-century monastery on the headland.

Sunset: Wind up to Lakones and watch the light go down over the bays from one of the cliffside tavernas.

Tip: Park at the New Fortress or Spianada early; the Old Town is best on foot.

Three days

Town · Sea · Mountains

Day 1 · Town: Old Town and Liston in the morning, Mon Repos at noon, then Kanoni for the postcard view of Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island — planes skim just overhead as they land.

Day 2 · Sea: Paleokastritsa by boat, a swim at Chomi, then the 25-minute hike down from Afionas to Porto Timoni, the double beach on a narrow isthmus. Stay in Afionas for sunset.

Day 3 · Mountains: Achilleion, Empress Sisi’s palace (check opening), then north to Old Perithia, a restored Venetian village with excellent tavernas, and up Mount Pantokrator (906 m) where on clear days you can see Albania and Italy.

Tip: Bring proper shoes for Porto Timoni; the path is rocky and there is no shade.

Seven days

Now we're talking.

Day 1 · Old Town: Old Fortress, Liston, Spianada, the Asian Art Museum, Mon Repos and sunset at Kanoni.

Day 2 · West coast: Paleokastritsa by boat, sea caves, hidden coves, dinner in Lakones.

Day 3 · Northwest: Afionas, Porto Timoni and the long sandy stretch of Agios Georgios; Canal d’Amour in Sidari for the sandstone cliffs.

Day 4 · South: Achilleion, the hill villages of Pelekas (Kaiser’s Throne viewpoint) and the dunes of Issos or Chalikounas beside Lake Korission.

Day 5 · Adventure: Kayaking, paddleboarding, diving, sailing, quad biking or hiking a stretch of the Corfu Trail.

Day 6 · Paxos & Antipaxos: A full-day boat trip from Corfu Town or Lefkimmi: Gaios harbour, the Blue Caves, and the Caribbean-clear water of Voutoumi beach.

Day 7 · Yours: No itinerary. Go back to the place you discovered for yourself.

A little extra for the explorers

A few special places worth the detour.

Kontokali · Heritage village

Danilia Village

A traditional Corfiot village lovingly recreated in the 1970s, where stone lanes, a small folk museum and old crafts bring island life of centuries past back to life. Today it hosts festive Greek dinner evenings with live music and dancing, run by Grecotel Corfu Imperial. Booking is required.

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Kanakades · Family winery

Ambelonas Winery

A small family estate in the hills west of Corfu Town, among vineyards and olive groves. Taste wines made from local grapes like Kakotrygis, paired with homemade Corfiot products, and visit their little museum of wine and olive oil. Book ahead.

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Corfu Town · Local market

Corfu Central Market

The town's lively morning market near the Old Fortress moat, where locals shop for fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, cheese, olives and honey. Go early for the best atmosphere, and grab a coffee at one of the small cafés around it.

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Epicure

Some of our favourite tables, bars and treats on the island.

Aria's Grill

In Gaël's village

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Michalis Taverna

In Gaël's village

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Elia Taverna

Our partner for day 1 :)

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Marineris

On the main square of Gaël's village. Explore the village and have a bite

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Venetian Well

In the heart of the old town, enchanted

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Corfu Sailing Club Restaurant

In the old fortress

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Ninos

A great pita, sitting on the old streets

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Dairy Shop of Alexis

A Corfiot staple for vanilla pudding, and delicious butter

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To Tsipouradiko

Great food & vibes

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Salto

Wine bar with great plates!

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Bristol

For great cocktails and people watching

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Toula's Seaside

Extraordinary seafood, on the beach

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The White House Restaurant

The Durrells' original home & amazing food

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EMERAL Bakery Pastry shop Café

Where you can find all the traditional pastries and biscuits! There is one in town too :)

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You are already giving us enough.

No registry · No expectations · Just you

You are travelling across countries, crossing seas, taking time away from home and bringing yourselves all the way to Corfu to celebrate with us.

01

Our gift

Your presence

THAT IS OUR GIFT

There is no registry. There is nothing we need you to buy. And there is absolutely no expectation of anything more.

Please, do not bring physical gifts as we will be unable to bring them back with us to Belgium. Our suitcases will already be full of love and joy :)

02

If you insist

Our Japanese adventure

POKEMON, ZELDA & SUPER MARIO

We know some of you will still want to make a gesture. So rather than filling our home with things, we would much rather collect experiences.

We want to see Japan beneath the sakuras — and then there is Nintendo, Zelda, Mario and Pokémon.

CONTRIBUTE

Account holder: OTERO FERNANDEZ-LARREGARAY

IBAN: BE76 7380 5385 2095

BIC / SWIFT: KREDBEBB

*Cash is ok too at the celebration

GaëlLaurent

Five years.One island.Three days.

A 3-day celebration with very little intention of behaving.

Discover the Island

Check the celebration schedule

Check out our people

Find out how to get to Corfu and where to stay

Corfu

A little Greek. A little Italian. Entirely Corfiot.

A crossroads of civilizations

Royal connections: Sissi & Prince Philip

The island of music

A home in Greek mythology

Home for one.A Mediterranean dream for the other.

A few things before you pack.

Local Time

Weather

Electricity

Currency & Language

The Celebration

The places that will hold the memories.

12h

16h/17h

One dance floor. Many places.

Add a song

Our People

Some stories are written by two people. The best ones have a supporting cast.

Alexandre (aka Alex)

Sonia (aka So)

Michaël (aka Mikado)

Sébastien (aka Seb)

Get Here

All roads lead to Corfu. Some just involve a boat.

Fly into Corfu

Yes, you can drive to Corfu.Road → Sea → Island.

Rent a car

Take the bus

Call a taxi

Friday 28 May

Stay

Zefiros Traditional Hotel

Akrotiri Beach Resort Hotel

Aragosta Suites

Corfu Valley View

Paleokastritsa Palace Hotel (Adults Only)

Odysseus Hotel

Royalrose

Marilena Studios And Apartments

Mimosa Apartments

Rhea Complex

Ilios Studios

Irida studios and suite

Villa Kalysta

Eleonas Luxury Homes

Secret villa paradise

Plenty of other villas nearby

Where everyone sleeps.

Explore

Stay a little longer.

The essential Corfu

Town · Sea · Mountains

Now we're talking.

Danilia Village

Ambelonas Winery

Corfu Central Market

Aria's Grill

Michalis Taverna

Elia Taverna

Marineris

Venetian Well

Corfu Sailing Club Restaurant

Ninos

Dairy Shop of Alexis

To Tsipouradiko

Salto

Bristol

Toula's Seaside

The White House Restaurant

EMERAL Bakery Pastry shop Café

Gestures & Gifts

Gaël
Laurent

Five years.
One island.
Three days.

Home for one.
A Mediterranean dream for the other.

Yes, you can drive to Corfu.
Road → Sea → Island.