Prince Nikolaos of Greece Ties the Knot in Surprise Winter Wedding

Last Updated on February 8, 2025 by Ruby And The Wolf

In a surprising turn of events, Prince Nikolaos of Greece has married Chrysí Vardinogianni in a low-key winter wedding ceremony in Athens. The nuptials took place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the historic St Nikolaos Ragavas church in Plaka, marking a new chapter in the Greek royal’s life[1][2].

A Whirlwind Romance

The couple’s relationship only became public knowledge in January 2025, when they were spotted together at a commemorative dinner for Prince Nikolaos’s late father, King Constantine. However, it’s been revealed that the pair have known each other for a long time through family connections[1].

The Bride’s Stunning Ensemble

Chrysí Vardinogianni, daughter of Greek businessman Giorgos Vardinogiannis, captivated guests in an elegant fitted bridal gown. The custom creation by Greek designer Christos Costarellos featured:

Hand-beaded French lace
A round neckline with transparent elements

Intricate beading on the bodice and skirt
Scalloped lace edges inspired by Ionic order columns[3]

Completing her bridal look, Chrysí wore Queen Anne-Marie’s Antique Corsage Tiara, a piece with significant family history. This tiara has been worn by all of Queen Anne-Marie’s daughters-in-law on their wedding days, including Prince Nikolaos’s first wife, Tatiana Blatnik, in 2010[2][3].

An Intimate Celebration

The wedding was an intimate affair, with approximately 50 close friends and family members in attendance. Notable guests included:

The entire Greek royal family
Queen Sofia of Spain and Princess Benedikte of Denmark (the groom’s aunts)

The Prince and Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg[2]

A New Chapter

This marriage comes less than a year after Prince Nikolaos’s divorce from Princess Tatiana, which was announced in April 2024. The Greek royal family’s private office stated that the decision was reached “with great care and mutual respect”[3].

Looking to the Future

As Prince Nikolaos and Chrysí Vardinogianni embark on their new life together, they join a long line of Greek royal weddings. Their union, while more low-key than some past royal nuptials, still carries the weight of tradition and family history, particularly in the bride’s choice of tiara.

The couple’s whirlwind romance and quick engagement have surprised many, but as Crown Prince Pavlos noted before the wedding, “I don’t think he’s nervous at all. I’m very happy, I think he’s very happy”[3].

As the newlyweds begin their life together, royal watchers and well-wishers alike will be eager to see what the future holds for this newest branch of the Greek royal family.