Weddings in Crete

Weddings in Crete


James and Mary Davies had their wedding in Crete, so that their friends and family could have more time together and a holiday at the same time. Pure Crete's wedding coordinator arranged the church service followed by a reception with a traditional wedding feast and Cretan musicians. We even helped to make arrangements for their stag and hen nights!

The wedding and reception cost much less than in Britain. In fact we can arrange accommodation to suit a wide range of budgets alongside considerable discounts on our own property with group bookings. So if you, your friends or family want to consider getting married in Crete, just call us on 020-8760 0879 or email: info@purecrete.com

 

 


  For groups of neighbouring village houses suitable for larger wedding parties click on:  

Groups and Parties 


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:

  • Greek Civil wedding ceremony – you choose the order of service and music, readings, personal vows and exchange of rings.
  • Bride's bouquet – Groom's boutonnière.
  • Assistance with paperwork – the wedding co-ordinator obtains all the necessary licences and takes care of all the legal papers in Crete. 
  • She attends the ceremony, translates the proceedings and ensures that all legal papers are in place to issue the marriage certificate after the wedding.
  • Organising and obtaining licence.
  • 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:

  • Cost of taverna reception.
  • Translation of any documents not already translated in the UK.
  • Any requested extras – e.g. fireworks, photographer, flowers, transport and hairdresser.
  • Flights (from Gatwick) and accommodation for the bride and groom.  

If you would like to contact our Wedding Coordinator please call our UK office on 0845 070 1571 or email a message to: info@purecrete.com 

 


Pure Crete's Wedding-tips 

 

 

The pool and terrace at Susana's and Thea's Houses at Megala Chorafia make a stunning setting for a wedding.

  

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.

 

 If you would like to contact our Wedding Coordinator please call our UK office on 0845 070 1571 or email a message to: info@purecrete.com 

       

 

Pure Crete,
Bolney Place,
Cowfold Road,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex
RH17 5QT

Tel: ++44 (0)845 070 1571

Fax: ++44 (0)845 070 1572

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