A wedding in Greece is something that dreams are made of. Something that you will never forget. Such is the magical feeling. Weddings on the Greek islands have been quite popular with couples from all over the world ever since Greece has been tapped for its tourism potential. Spectacular settings on beaches or tiny churches on the water’s edge or the rim of Santorini caldera, there is no other place on earth that is more sought after as a wedding destination than the Greek islands.
The way you choose to get married is entirely up to you. Civil weddings can be organized just about anywhere: a hotel, a garden, or a vineyard. Greek orthodox weddings can be held at any church or cathedral anywhere in Greece, while catholic ceremonies require to be solemnized in cities that have a catholic church. You can even have a Jewish-style wedding complete with a rabbi to conduct the ceremony under a chuppa (a special canopy) and the Ketubah or the Jewish marriage contract. Many couples also come to the Greek islands to renew their vows or to make new ones to strengthen the bonds of yester years.
There are certified wedding planners (licensed by the ministry of Tourism) who can make your dream wedding come true by making all the necessary arrangements for the Big Day. This would include the most important of all: legal requirement and documentation. Although, websites offer a fund of information on what you require to know about your wedding in the Greek islands, an experienced and professional wedding provider would be required to deal with the bureaucratic tangle. People have an astounding choice of venues in Greece that include numerous islands of the Ionian or the Aegean, to take their wedding vows.
However, Santorini is by far the most popular wedding destination in Greece and it is rumored that getting a booking without prior arrangement is rather difficult. Imagine taking your vows against the breathtaking backdrop of the famous sunset and the volcanic caldera, or having a bare-foot wedding at the beach, or a quiet and intimate wedding on a terrace in one of the traditional villages of Santorini, or something even more romantic like exchanging vows in an old winery built in Cycladic architecture with stunning views of Santorini, or a deluxe restaurant on a cliff side overlooking the waters of the Aegean- the possibilities are numerous, each more beautiful than the other.
Santorini island is also home to nearly 300 churches and charming chapels with blue domes carved out of the edge of the caldera, and they are a favorite with many couples. Couples can even choose their own favorite venue that may be quite different and out of the ordinary, and an experienced planner can make it all happen by taking care of every little detail that goes into making your big day, a day to cherish all your life.
Once the wedding date is fixed, other arrangements follow such as fixing the venue, organizing a reception, flowers and cakes, appointing a videographer, finding the best accommodation for guests within the budget, and many others. And the best part of your wedding in Greece is yet to come: you don’t have to go someplace special for a honeymoon. You are already in the most beautiful honeymoon destination of the world.
