ABOUT US

Ariadne Remoundakis and Jeremy Hill met in November 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. 

Jeremy lacked a job, a car, and a haircut. Clearly, it was his charm and personality that made him irresistible.  

With no bars or restaurants to choose from, and a fear of meeting indoors, they were forced to get to know each other in a more meaningful way. They went for a long walk in San Francisco and shared an Irish coffee on a bench six feet apart. Ariadne regaled Jeremy with stories of growing up in both California and Greece, teaching him how to pronounce her name by saying “Ari-Odd..” and tapping her knee. Jeremy, in return, showcased his well known talent: celebrity impressions that had Ariadne giggling.

The dilemma of a hug or not to hug loomed large at the end of their first date. Ariadne had promised her roommates to stay six feet apart from strangers, but she couldn’t resist. She gave him a very hesitant hug goodbye. 

Luckily, her hesitation didn’t deter Jeremy. He realized he had met the most beautiful, smart, and funny woman. He had to find a way to see her again. 

The day of the second date brought with it a torrential downpour. They couldn’t go to a movie, bar or restaurant… what could they do?

In a stroke of genius or lunacy (or perhaps a fusion of both), they appeared in Jeremy’s head: four yellow letters… I-K-E-A. They would enjoy a takeout lunch in the shelter of the IKEA parking lot before entering the store. They followed the arrows past Klippan couches and Billy bookcases, learning each other’s taste in furniture along the way. Oh, the romance of it all!

They found that despite their contrasting backgrounds, they shared fundamental beliefs and a similar absurd sense of humor. They have also both heard the same perplexing phrase countless times, which they assume is a compliment - “I would have never guessed you’re an only child!”

Many more dates followed, meeting each other’s friends and family. They set up a new home together, and perhaps most surprising of all, Jeremy managed to turn Ariadne into a cat person. Jeremy’s first trip to Greece was in 2022, where he embraced a new way of life and culture. He also used his innate sense of direction to played navigator to Ariadne within her very hometown.

This all leads us to July 6th 2024, where Ariadne and Jeremy want to celebrate their love with you - where else but Greece!