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What a breathtaking landscape! This is inevitably what you will say when you land in Greece to get married. Because since the dawn of time, Greece is a country that has been permanently spoiled by the beauty of its landscapes and places. Greece is a country that has always been galvanized and embellished by its mythology. A mythology that has also made it a mysterious and powerful country.
So yes, there is no doubt that fairies continue to blow beauty on Greece. For good reason, the Greek cities and villages all rival each other in beauty and charm. As a result, if you want to get married in Greece, you can easily have a wide range of choices for your wedding venue. Getting married in Greece is like having a postcard wedding in a romantic setting.
Indeed, Greece offers paradisiacal landscapes and settings that are conducive to furnish the anecdotes and memories of after wedding. Specifically, to get married in Greece you will find as wedding venues a thousand and one wonders such as: black sand and red sand beaches, authentic vineyards, traditional churches with an incredible view of the blue sea, picturesque villages, luxury catamarans…
Besides, to get married in Greece you will also find as wedding venues hundreds of islands that are more beautiful than each other. Among these islands is Santorini, the most popular island of the Cyclades. In this article we will focus on getting married in Santorini.
Santorini is a mythical and exceptional island which naturally has all the assets required to host a luxury wedding. As a proof, the most beautiful Greek postcards are usually illustrated by the panoramas of Santorini’s landscapes. The wedding destination Santorini is par excellence the stronghold of breathtaking landscapes, the stronghold of splendid white villages, the stronghold of beautiful small villages with Cycladic architecture, the stronghold of fabulous sunsets …
So, you dream of getting married in Greece « cradle of western civilization »? Choose Santorini wedding destination for your wedding in complete peace of mind. Santorini is a magical and idyllic place to get married. Santorini was naturally designed to host luxurious, unforgettable and memorable weddings. By choosing Santorini as your wedding destination, you are guaranteed that your colorful dreams will finally come true in the most beautiful way.
On top of that, the expert Sandrine Arnould, founder of Luxury Events Agency, is always ready to provide you with high quality assistance during the planning of a wedding in Santorini. Since organizing a wedding in Santorini can be quite complicated and scary. The wedding planner Sandrine Arnould will give you butterflies in your stomach by magically transforming your obstacles and fears into a wonderfully organized wedding in Santorini. And yes, in the end, you will have no choice but to fall in love with the organization of your own wedding.
In this article, wedding planner Sandrine Arnould gives you an overview of the destination wedding Santorini by answering almost all your questions about Santorini. So let’s learn more about getting married in Santorini!
Where is Santorini located?
To make a brief summary of what we have previously said about its geographical location, Santorini is a Greek island that is located in the Cyclades archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea.
Why should you get married in Santorini?
Santorini is the second most popular wedding destination in the world. Getting married in Santorini therefore gives lovers the incredible opportunity to take their weddings to a more distinguished, chic and classy dimension. Santorini is a heavenly island that lies in the Aegean Sea just a few miles from France.
The island of Santorini is a rocky island that measures 90 km2. It is one of the Greek islands located in the Cyclades. The decision to get married in Santorini is a more than well thought out one, as Santorini is world renowned for its power of attraction to those who love paradise spots.
At Luxury Events Agency, getting married in Santorini is an option that we especially recommend for couples who want to organize atypical weddings. Also, we recommend this destination for: couples who want to renew their vows, couples who are looking for romantic destinations for their honeymoons and finally we recommend this destination for marriage proposal needs.
We easily recommend the wedding destination Santorini, as the civil wedding can be done in Santorini. Moreover, Santorini is the ideal place for photo shoots during the pre-wedding periods. Indeed, Santorini is a unique island which integrates in its heart all the assets you need to organize an unforgettable wedding.
Getting married in Santorini means having a luxury wedding in Santorini
Over the past few years, the wedding destination Santorini has become a favorite destination for high-end weddings. The island of Santorini has indeed made luxury weddings its specialty. For this reason, the decorations that adorn Santorini are mostly beautifully intricate and very refined. As a result, a considerable number of couples regularly come from all over the world to get married in Santorini.
There are plenty of options for couples who want to get married in Santorini. As examples of venues, we can mention: the sublime privatized spaces, the beaches, the emblematic religious buildings, the villas with a common traditional architecture… Whatever your requirements, Santorini is an idyllic island that will inevitably make your wedding a luxurious and romantic one.
How long will it take to fly from France to Santorini?
You should allow about 3.5 hours if you are going to take a direct flight. On the other hand, if your flight is going to make stopovers, you should plan a little more than 3h30.
Is there an ideal season to get married in Santorini?
Every year, the wedding season begins in late April and ends in mid-October. However, May and September are the most recommended months in this time frame. This is because tourists tend to flock heavily during the summer vacations. July through August are especially popular because of the sunshine and the temperature can easily reach 40°C.
For your general knowledge, you should know that Greeks are largely orthodox. That is why in Greece, a wedding cannot be celebrated during certain times of the year. For example, you cannot get married in Greece during the period of Great Lent which precedes Easter.
In which language will my wedding be celebrated in Santorini?
Weddings abroad require a very good knowledge of all things foreign language. At Luxury Events Agency, we give you the opportunity to choose the language in which your wedding will be celebrated. You can choose between French, English and Greek. In Greece, you will have no difficulty conversing with our team members.
What ceremonies are offered to get married in Santorini?
The civil wedding is indeed feasible in Santorini. You have the choice of having a civil wedding or a symbolic wedding. In addition, you can also go to Santorini to: renew wedding vows, propose to your partner or spend your honeymoon there.
What is the ideal region to get married in Santorini?
You can get married anywhere on the entire island. For good reason, no place on Santorini lacks charm. However, we recommend that you get married on the west coast to get the best view of the caldera. In addition, if it is of any use to you, we at Luxury Events Agency have made the following villages our favorites: Oia, Fira and Imerovigli. You can also get married in these beautiful villages.
To get married in Santorini, where do the wedding celebrations take place?
For a wedding in Santorini, we recommend that you privatize a venue for the ceremony and reception. By doing so, you can be sure that you will enjoy considerable privacy on the tiny island of Santorini. There are several establishments available to serve as wedding venues for both the ceremony and the reception. As examples, we can mention some of them which are :
- Hotels
- Terraces of a hotel that offers an incredible view of the caldera
- Chapels
- Restaurants
- Villas
- A black sand beach
- …
However, we recommend that you book your wedding venue very early in advance. Also, you should know that not all beaches are suitable for weddings.
Who can get married in Santorini?
It is crystal clear that anyone can get married in Santorini. That said, we particularly recommend the wedding destination Santorini for couples who are looking for a beautiful, romantic and refined setting to hold a very high end wedding. Whether it is a wedding for two or a wedding with family and close friends.
What advantages does getting married in Santorini give me?
By choosing the island of Santorini as the location for your wedding, you give yourself the opportunity to have a wedding in every imaginable setting. Clearly, you will have a variety of wedding venues at your fingertips such as: an 18th century sailing ship, a luxury catamaran, a traditional winery on the caldera, traditional buildings, a hotel… Just pray that you don’t have an overwhelming amount of choices.
Also, the fact of getting married in Santorini will allow you to reduce considerably the number of your guests. For this reason, you will not be obliged to send invitations to people you do not know. You can be satisfied with inviting only your family, your close friends and your dearest friends. Your expenses will also be limited.
Finally, don’t forget that getting married in Santorini also means getting married abroad. So you can take advantage of this opportunity to spend your honeymoon in Santorini. Also, you can take advantage of this trip to party with your friends one or two days before your wedding day. You will have a great time with your friends by discovering together the emblematic places of Santorini.
Getting married in Santorini yes, but how will I organize my wedding in Santorini?
To get married in Santorini, wedding planning requires a certain know-how. The best option for you is to ask for the assistance of a wedding planner. This wedding planner will have no difficulty in organizing a wedding in Santorini. For good reason, it is his job and he is used to it.
We recommend you to call Luxury Events Agency to organize your wedding in Santorini. The wedding planner Sandrine Arnould founder of Luxury Events Agency is a service provider who is familiar with the island of Santorini. Sandrine Arnould knows perfectly all the doors to knock on to get all the essential elements for the organization of a wedding in Santorini.
Organizing your wedding in Santorini will be easy for Sandrine Arnould, because she will know how to find you:
- The perfect heavenly location for your ceremony
- An excellent and sublime setting for your reception
- A beauty salon to make the bride look her best
- A ceremony officiant
- A vehicle to ensure your transportation
- …
Sandrine Arnould will proudly go all out to meet your expectations.
To continue, apart from the organization of the most beautiful day of your life, do not forget that you will also have some administrative steps to carry out. These administrative steps will of course involve your wedding. In other words, if you want your marriage to be authenticated by the Greek authorities, you will need to have a certificate of capacity to marry. To obtain this certificate, you must go to the French embassy in Greece.
At the French Embassy in Greece, you will be asked to fill out a special information form. You will also have to provide a copy of each of your birth certificates. Finally, you will also be asked to provide: a document that proves your French nationality as well as a document proving your residence.
You can get married with complete peace of mind, because Luxury Events Agency will take care of the paperwork for you from start to finish. All you have to do is ask for our assistance in organizing your wedding in Santorini.
What legal documents do I need to get married in Santorini?
Getting married in Santorini will necessarily have certain legal requirements if you want to have a civil marriage recognized by the Greek state and the French state. So, to get married in Santorini in a civil setting, you will have to provide :
- Copies of your passports
- Your full birth certificates (short versions or birth certificates are not accepted)
- A certificate of non-impediment (which must have been issued less than 3 months before your wedding)
- An affidavit of free marriage
- And an apostil stamp
A translation and certification of all these documents must be done at the Greek Embassy in your country (France). It should be noted that you should send the documents by fax or e-mail one month before your wedding in Santorini. The documents will then be reviewed to see if they are in compliance with the rules. Afterwards, you will only have to bring the original documents to Greece.
How can I be sure that my wedding in Santorini will be a success?
For your wedding in Santorini to be a success, you must be meticulous and think about all the details. Clearly, besides the expertise of the wedding planner that you will hire, you must have exchanges with the service providers who will intervene in the organization of your wedding.
As an example, you can have discussions with the photographer. You will take the opportunity to request the list of the ideal places to take beautiful pictures in Santorini. By discussing with at least half of the service providers who will be involved in the organization of your wedding, you are guaranteed that your wedding in Santorini will be a success.
Additionally, for your wedding in Santorini to be successful, you must ensure that your wedding takes place in the « ideal season for getting married in Santorini » (late April to mid-October). The weather is not excessively rainy or excessively hot in Greece. However, by having your wedding in between this ideal season, you will enjoy plenty of sunshine and dry weather.
In the end, it will be a guaranteed success for a happy and not rainy wedding. But be careful! Beware of the months of July and August. Because the influx of tourists during these months can disrupt your wedding. Also, during these months of July and August, the temperature easily climbs to 40°C. You may feel very warm in your wedding attire.
What is the budget for a wedding in Santorini?
Many of you believe that a wedding abroad costs a fortune. Fortunately, we can tell you that this is a misconception. The cost of your wedding abroad will depend on your plans. When planning your wedding in Santorini, you simply need to prioritize the most important tasks. By doing so, the final total cost of your wedding will be similar to the cost of a wedding in France.
When to start the preparations for a wedding in Santorini?
The wedding destination Santorini is today very coveted. For this reason, it is necessary that you start planning your wedding as early as possible. To get married in Santorini, we recommend that you start your preparations 18 months in advance.
By doing so, you will have confidence in the availability of service providers and reception venues. On your wedding day, no one will tell you that the service providers are busy or that the reception venues are full.
Also, by starting the preparations for your wedding in Santorini early, you will have the privilege of informing your guests in advance about your wedding destination. Finally, don’t forget that Santorini only allows a certain number of weddings per day.
Food in Santorini
Cuisine made in Greece: these four words alone can make your mouth water. On the island of Santorini, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some popular dishes such as: moussaka, gyros, tzatziki, souvlaki, baklava, loukoumades… You can be sure that every Greek dish you will taste will make you want to try another Greek culinary specialty. Whatever cuisine you are looking for (traditional Greek dishes or Greek street food), Santorini is the place to find it.
Basically, enjoy your privilege and imagine your wedding in Santorini as you want it to be. With us at Luxury Events Agency, we will have the pleasure of bringing your imaginations and dreams to life. Since we have the required expertise and our providers are competent and especially experienced. Your satisfaction will be our first objective and we will be fully involved in organizing a dream wedding in Santorini. Ask for our support and we will be happy to provide you with the best quality assistance.
Do you need our support and our expertise in the organization of a prestigious wedding? Do not hesitate to contact:
Luxury Events Agency
Sandrine Arnould
Ceo & founder
+33 (6)62 83 58 80