They hosted a lavish reception for 250 guests at the Charming Villa Alicia, located in the courtyard of the Byzantine and Christian Museum in central Athens. The event served as a beautiful preparation for the main celebration scheduled for Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral. The atmosphere was enchanting, and local photographers and journalists were delighted to see Theodora and Matthew appear in public with Queen Anne Marie and her son Prince Nicolas.

Their appearance was like Hollywood stars, radiating happiness while attendees noted their relaxed and cheerful demeanor on the warm Greek evening. As temperatures reached 30°C, Princess Theodora wore a stunning dress that sparkled against the dark sky, attracting special attention. Guests included many royals and members of the aristocracy, all dressed elegantly, reflecting high fashion and good spirits. Notably, not only the Greek royal family attended, many friends and family from around the world also joined in the celebrations.

However, the evening also had its surprise moments. Queen Anne Marie chose to walk to Vill Alicia, accompanied by her children, instead of arriving by car, which surprised both guests and locals. Local journalists almost missed the moment because of the excitement it created. However, Queen Anne Marie kept her composure and smiled gracefully as she made her way towards the festivities. The night did not end there; it was just the beginning of a series of celebrations leading up to the wedding.

Other royals, including Princess Olympia of Greece, attended and supported her aunt Theodora as a bridesmaid. Queen Anne Marie watched the events with pride and recalled her own wedding to King Constantine, highlighting family traditions through her daughter’s veil. She often spoke of how much the day meant to her and how she supported the couple in their preparations. Family played a big part, with Princess Benedicta attending after missing the previous wedding of Anne Marie’s youngest son, Philippos.

There were also some sad moments; Queen Margrethe, Theodora’s godmother, had to miss the wedding due to illness following a recent fall. The pre-wedding celebrations continued with a memorable outdoor dinner filled with live music and merriment. The actual ceremony took place at Metropolis Cathedral on Saturday, with the dinner the night before setting the tone for all 250 guests. The whole event not only symbolizes the unification of the royal families but also symbolizes the love and resilience of Theodora and Matthew, who postponed their wedding three times amid many challenges.