If your main wedding wish is to get married in the Balkans, then the Greek island of Santorini is the perfect place to take your vows of love and fidelity. Santorini is rightfully ranked as one of the best places to get married by reputable sources such as LonelyPlanet and BBC, and is also considered one of the most visited European islands worldwide.
Journalists claim that celebrities often like to hide out in Santorini, so you can meet famous singers or actors here quite by chance. Wedding in Santorini is much more than just a beautiful ceremony. It is a lot of emotions from unity with nature, colorful show and amazing local rituals, which will give the marriage ceremony a unique national flavor.
The name of the island of Santorini comes from the patroness of the place, St. Irene of Macedonia, and is an abbreviation of «Santa Irene». According to one famous legend, the disappeared Atlantis was also located nearby — in the area of the Aegean Sea. Perhaps that is why this wonderful place beckons to all dreamers and romantics.
How much does it cost to get married in Santorini?
Taking into account our many years of experience, we can say that it is necessary to calculate:
10 to 20 guests — from 45,000 euros
20 to 30 guests — from 55,000 euros
etc. the cost increases in proportion to the number of people. You can find the cost of our services in the prices section.
Santorini — a sweet fairy tale for lovers
Traditions claim that marriages made in Santorini are the strongest and longest lasting. That is why hundreds of couples in love come here every year to join their union in front of God and people. Beautiful wedding ceremonies are held here on sandy beaches, in luxurious hotels, restaurants with terraces and special venues with a beautiful view of the Caldera. If you want your wedding to be special and unique, you can choose the deck of an ancient sailing ship, the deck of a beautiful yacht or one of the famous churches.
A wedding in Santorini can be noisy, with friends, relatives and numerous guests, or it can be a quiet celebration for two hearts in love — it all depends only on your preferences. At the same time, if you choose between the hustle and bustle of the big city and a huge restaurant, paid for a lot of distant relatives, colleagues and people you hardly know, it is much more profitable and right for the same money to treat yourself to a real fairy tale, the memories of which will remain for many years. Just imagine how many years from now you will show luxurious wedding pictures to your adult children, and perhaps grandchildren.
Venues for the ceremony
The most famous place for weddings in Santorini is the Metropolis Cathedral with its high bell tower, which rises above the main city of the island — Fiva. Inside the cathedral is decorated with luxurious frescoes, and a small cozy courtyard is literally buried in greenery, so it will be a great place for relaxation and photo shoots.
No less famous and favorite place for the union of lovers in Santorini is the Church of the Ascension of the Lord. In general, there are many other churches and temples on this island, where you can get married, but if you are not planning such a serious and significant event, or have already managed to get married in your home country, it is worth paying attention to the symbolic ceremony in Greece. There are many beautiful and interesting places to hold this celebration in Santorini:
- The luxurious Dana Villas, known for its huge terrace and magnificent views of the sea coast. Hold your ceremony in a white-washed tent, relax in the shade of an olive grove and enjoy the whole holiday contemplating the magical panorama;
- Santo Vines — this beautiful restaurant is literally on the edge of a high cliff. From here you can watch the endless water surface of the Aegean Sea and the stunningly beautiful purple sunset. In the restaurant you can hold the ceremony itself and the wedding banquet, which will save time and make this important day rich and interesting;
- Another famous Santorini villa is Irini, named after Saint Irene, the patron saint of the island. It is located at the very top of one of the coastal sharp cliffs 300 meters above the sea;
- you can organize a luxurious banquet with traditional Greek cuisine in Santorini in one of the most famous restaurants of the island — Pyrgos. This place is known for its high level of service and extremely tasty dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. From the restaurant’s platform you can see the panorama of the Aegean Sea, cliffs and the island.
Each wedding venue in Santorini is sure to offer magnificent views of the verdant island, the vast sea and the huge extinct volcano, which all together create a unique feeling of awe and boundless joy. Agree, it is definitely worth all the money spent on organizing a celebration of this level.
Wedding in Santorini — in the arms of love and nature
The organization of a wedding in Santorini — whether it is a luxurious wedding, a full-fledged ceremony or an unusual symbolic ceremony — is best entrusted to professionals. Specialists from the agency will help to plan the holiday to every detail, thus insuring you from situations when something does not go according to plan. Usually the preparatory complex includes the services of a photographer, stylist and makeup artist, which means that this day will leave in your memory only the most beautiful and fond memories.
Aside from the wedding itself, this beautiful Greek island is the perfect honeymoon destination. A gentle morning after the wedding in a luxurious hotel overlooking the sea and days full of unforgettable experiences. Boat rides, excursions, shopping and swimming in the warm sea are the best start to a long and strong family union.
Enjoy this exciting and unforgettable ceremony every minute. Holding off-site wedding ceremonies in Santorini is a kind of art, individual approach, taking into account the wishes and dreams of the newlyweds. Here you can be yourself while enjoying the best that this amazing country with rich culture, luxurious nature and amazingly hospitable people has to offer.
