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Weddings in Greece -

you are standing at crossroads of cultures, colours and civilisations, you feel the grandeur of history and the warmth of being at the southernmost part of Europe, you discover the evolutionary process of thought, influence and experience.

A country with a uniquely affluent historical past, inhabited by people gazing confidently and optimistically into the future. A country that although statistically small, is huge in its diversity. A landscape that has given us thousands of wedding postcard images but remains incredibly vibrant and impossible to capture.

Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Walk through the olive groves, through ancient sites. Move to clusters of sparsely inhabited islands. Roam from beaches to rocky mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery. In Greece the fusion of images becomes more than imagery and turns into reality. Explore your senses in Greece and book your dream weddingmoon!!!!! 

All requests are welcome and our team will go the extra mile to accommodate.

SANTORINI for a WEDDING backdrop!!!!!

Santorini is one of the most beautiful wedding locations in Europe, if not the world. Having your wedding in Santorini offers you a chance to get married with a truly amazing natural backdrop.

Picture postcard perfect, with upmarket eateries and bars from which to enjoy legendary sunsets. The small romantic Greek Island of Santorini is an island of sugar cube houses, blue domed churches and spectacular sunsets. Formed in a massive volcanic eruption, the east coast has black sandy beaches while the west has fantastic cliff top views of the volcano (Caldera).

Santorini is only a small island but is easily to get to via flights from across Europe, connections from North America or by ferry routes from other Greek Islands. The beauty of this island has in recent years developed a growth in the popularity of Santorini weddings for couples from all around the world.

An increase in couples coming from all over the world to get married overlooking the spectacular views has developed a wedding industry on the island notable for providing quality wedding services. Despite Santorini's size, this island can cater for any type of wedding, from a couple eloping alone together - to a large magestic event.

Weddings in Santorini tend to be civil weddings. Church weddings, such as Catholic & Orthodox, or other faiths such as Jewish or Buddhist are catered for, but most weddings in Santorini are civil ceremonies outside - at one of the numerous locations available - at sunset. Santorini is legendary for it's sunsets. Tradition states that marriages in Santorini should take place at sunset then smoothly progress into a celebration of eating, drinking & dancing when the ceremony is over. Daytime weddings are available - but it can get very hot during a daytime Santorini wedding in summer.

Weddings in Santorini are legally relatively simple since it is becoming easier to get married in Greece - especially Santorini. Weddings are legal here for couples from the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe & most other countries. The paperwork required will depend upon where you are from and your circumstances - though it can seem daunting - many couples have done it before you and the ISLAND BRIDES team will help you every step of the way.

There are a range of private locations, churches, hotels & unique locations you can get married in Santorini. It is legal to have a Santorini wedding anywhere on the island if the Mayor agrees - not just at the town hall or local church. The Island Brides team will help you with every bit of the planning, ensuring that your big day, is picture perfect.

WEDDING PACKAGES CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL REQUESTS ARE WELCOME AND OUR TEAM WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE –

• All legalities
• Bridal bouquet
• Buttonhole
• Champagne
• 50 Photographs
• Photo Album
• CD with all negative
• Flower décor for bridal table
• Romantic dinner for two
• Wedding cake
• Sunset Cruise for the bridal couple on the Bella Aurora

Weddings are normally done from hotels in Santorini but please enquire for your special requirements and the team will do all they can to accommodate

OPTIONAL EXTRAS – At additional costs

• PHOTOGRAPHER 50 PHOTOGRAPHS IN ALBUM + CD, NEGATIVES FOR I HOUR
• VIDEO RECORDING FOR 1 HOUR
• LIMOUSINE
• 2 MUSICIANS WITH TRADITIONAL UNIFORMS
• HAIRDRESSER AT THE HOTEL FOR THE BRIDE
• HAIRDRESSER AT THE HOTEL FOR THE GUESTS
• MAKE - UP FOR THE BRIDE AT THE HOTEL
• MASSAGE AT THE HOTEL PER PERSON
• MANICURE AT HOTEL
• PEDIICURE
• EXTRA FLOWERS FOR THE WEDDING LOCATION
• PHOTOGRAPHER – EXTRA TIME (PER HOUR)
• 2 DONKEYS & HANDLER FOR 1 HOUR
• TRADITIONAL GREEK SWEETS & LIQUOR
• HAND MADE STEFANA FROM GRAPE WINE LIVES
• DINNER FOR TWO
• SUNSET CRUISE X 2 PERSON
• FIREWORKS - DISPLAY 3 MINUTES SHOW

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MARRIAGES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SANTORINI.

• A Baptism Certificate. This document should be requested and dated close to your wedding date. For all other weddings, a letter from your minister is sufficient.
• A Confirmation Certificate. (Catholic only)
• A Freedom to Marry Certificate.
  This document is the assurance that you are free from any canonical impediment for marriage. For Catholic and other weddings.
  These certificates must be obtained from the parish priest in which you were baptized and must be dated within 3 months of your marriage.
  If the date of your confirmation is not written in the parish in which you were baptized, you should ask for it in the same parish in which you were confirmed. Take these certificates to your present parish priest who should make the prenuptial inquiries and catechetical instruction.
• Written permission must be obtained from your Bishop to have your marriage performed out of your parish and here in Santorini. This is according to Canon 115 of the Codex Juris Canonici.
• (for other weddings, a letter from your minister to prove that you have attended pre marriage councelling)
• Certificate stating you have completed the “PRE-CANA” instruction class, retreat or meetings.
  
  The above documents need to be sent to Santorini at least 2 months prior to the day of the marriage to be assured that all paperwork is in order. Copies can be faxed through to our offices but all originals must accompany you.