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Weddings in Crete
Weddings with Pure Crete
Pure Crete arranges weddings in conjunction with flights to Chania and accommodation in beautiful Western Crete at our traditional village houses and villas, many with pools. So long as a selection of our property is used we can help make arrangements for different accommodation to suit the varying tastes and budgets of all your wedding guests.
Pure Crete has handpicked a choice of stunning locations for your wedding ceremony, such as the beautiful beaches at Almirida and Kalives, or the terrace and gardens of your Pure Crete villa with stunning sea or mountain views.
A selection of photographs taken at recent weddings based at Pure Crete properties: Thea and Susanna:
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photographs courtesy of Meriam Soopee
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If you would like to contact our Wedding Coordinator please call our UK office on
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photographs courtesy of Nicola Moralee
For groups of neighbouring village houses suitable for larger wedding parties please click on: Groups and Parties
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Recent client comments
Pure Crete conducted themselves was excellent, from start to finish it was
wonderful. I would say everyone deserves a well earned pat on the back. It
makes you think,, yes I would love to come back' Mrs Denise Moralee 2008
'We have so many special memories of Megala Chorafia (Aptera), Jenny our
co-ordinator and the ladies in the Pure Crete team all did a great job
looking after us and our guests. We just wish we could do it all again!' Mrs Nicola Moralee 2008
Pure Crete Wedding Coordinator
Our wedding coordinator will work closely with you in the months before your wedding to ensure your day is tailor-made to your wishes. The basic wedding package costs £1000 and includes:
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Greek Civil wedding ceremony – you choose the order of service and music, readings, personal vows and exchange of rings.
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Bride's bouquet – Groom's boutonnière.
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Assistance with paperwork – the wedding co-ordinator obtains all the necessary licences and takes care of all the legal papers in Crete.
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She attends the ceremony, translates the proceedings and ensures that all legal papers are in place to issue the marriage certificate after the wedding.
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Organising and obtaining licence.
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Arrangement of reception at a taverna including live music as requested. The taverna reception can be as formal or informal as you like, from a beachside taverna to a 5-star hotel. Average costs start from around 15 Euros per head for a 3-course meal.
What is NOT included:
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Cost of taverna reception.
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Translation of any documents not already translated in the UK.
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Any requested extras – e.g. fireworks, photographer, flowers, transport and hairdresser.
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Flights (from Gatwick) and accommodation for the bride and groom.
For groups of neighbouring village houses suitable for larger wedding parties please click on: Groups and Parties
If you would like to contact our Wedding Coordinator please call our UK office on
Pure Crete's wedding tips
The Venue
There are many options for a civil ceremony but maybe the best is to be married in the grounds of your beautiful traditional villa overlooking Souda Bay.
A Church wedding, at either a Greek Orthodox or Catholic Church, can be arranged although either the bride or groom will have to have been baptized.
Day and Time of the Wedding
Weddings can be held on any day of the week, although in Crete it is customary to hold weddings on Friday or Saturday, usually in the late afternoon.
The formal part of a civil ceremony is quite short which means that exchanging of vows, declarations, readings or the performance of music can be a lovely way of personalising a wedding
Reception in a typical Greek Taverna
There are a number of venues, including some very old and wonderful traditional Cretan tavernas. A typical Cretan wedding meal would feature fresh local produce and start with mixed appetizers followed by roast lamb or pork and a desert. A traditional Greek wedding cake is made of a light sponge with butter cream. The bride and groom traditionally present sugared almonds and a rose or cinnamon liqueur to the departing guests.
Entertainment
Live music including traditional Cretan players and a performance of Cretan dancing.
Flowers and Photographs
Local florists have an abundance of choice and can provide arrangements of flowers to any budget. Local photographers can be hired to produce traditional wedding albums and videos.
Legal Requirements
Documents required for marriage in Crete include birth certificates and photocopies of passports. Detailed instructions regarding these requirements will be confirmed when required.
Mamma Mia Weddings and Pure Crete
Mamma Mia the movie musical has inspired renewed interest amongst many cinema and theatre goers to consider a holiday or wedding Mamma Mia style in the romantic setting of the Greek Islands, the largest of which is Crete. Pure Crete provide locally owned village houses with the scenic backdrop of the White Mountains and blue sea to help inspire holiday romance and arrange your special day.
For groups of neighbouring village houses suitable for larger wedding parties please click on: Groups and Parties
If you would like to contact our Wedding Coordinator please call our UK office on
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