Today we’re exploring our incredible range of Crete wedding ideas.
Crete is one of the largest islands in Greece and is open year round due to its varied economy. With one of the longest sunny seasons and vast open beaches, Crete has long been popular for weddings, with cosmopolitan resorts and traditional fishing villages every type of holiday experience can be fulfilled here too.
Beach weddings tend to be very popular in Crete, probably due to the numerous stretches of long sandy white beaches and stunning vistas, however the island has an array of gorgeous alternative venues for those than long for something different.
A memorable wedding in Crete is within easy reach, here we explore the varying types of Crete wedding venues available to tempt you to this beautiful island.
Located in Chania, Agia Marina is set on one of the prettiest beaches in this region. It’s highly awarded clean soft sand and clear azure waters make it one of the best in Europe.
Your wedding and reception will take place in the same area, so you can relax and enjoy the festivities from the minute they start until you finish dancing. This venue can be tailored to suit smaller more intimate gatherings up to extravagant affairs with up to 500 guests.
Wedding styles can be relaxed and rustic, or fantastical and lavish, this venue has the wonderful ability to transform itself into anything you desire.
Beach weddings can also be arranged at our Rustic Wedding Venue
Set on an enviable elevated position near Chania our luxury sea view estate commands the most amazing sea views.
With manicured lawns, a handsome pool and the beach just a stones through away, here you have the best of all worlds. This private estate comes with an immaculate honeymoon suite which is included for the wedding night for the lucky couple.
Beach and garden weddings are possible here.
If rolling hills and a mountainous backdrop are your thing then you may wish to consider our Luxury Country Estate – it’s like a piece of Italy hidden in the Cretan countryside.
Surrounded by groves of trees and a splendid mountainous backdrop you’re still only 2km from the sea. You could even have a beach wedding and head here for your reception.
If you opt for a wedding at the estate then we recommend the chapel grounds, it’s the quintessential Greek setting.
And one of the best things about this venue, with no accommodate onsite, there’s also no ‘end’ time, you can party into the early hours with no restrictions.
An exclusive, unique venue set in thick woodland the Treehouse is centred around an ancient oak tree, the Treehouse is built around its biggest branch.
With accommodation onsite the bride and groom can stay here in the unique king size suite and enjoy your own bit of paradise and breakfast on your balcony as a new married couple.
The venue is spread over three levels and it’s up to you how you use the venue, for the ceremony, drinks and reception. Due to the layout of this venue it works equally as well for a small intimate weddings or larger grand affairs.
And for you animal lovers out there, there’s even a small Zoo nearby, so you can spend your first day on honeymoon visiting the local wildlife.
Just 20 minutes inland from Rethymno’s coast is our beaituful traditional farmhouse, once upon a time this was an olive grove and summerhouse of an old Cretan family.
Today it is an innovative display of environmentally friendly organic methods for traditional and modern cultivation and breeding. This along with its desirable setting in rural Crete make it one of the most sought after wedding venues in Crete.
The main wedding areas of the venue which are the church and a village square which can be made exclusive for your wedding and with dancing under the starts allowed until 2am it’s the perfect venue for night owls too!
With intertwining paths of incredible natural beauty, including ornamental trees, fruit trees, herbs, vines, medicinal, Blossom Park is for those nature lovers out there, looking for an abundant oasis in which to get married.
Weddings take place in the beautiful stone outdoor amphitheatre that can accommodate up to 200 people, followed by a wonderful celebration dinner in the outdoor restaurant with magnificent views of the Garden and mountains on the horizon.
For any lovers of nature out there we share with you our Majestic Olive Grove, with ceremonies and receptions held nestled away amongst the pretty orange and olive trees, this is nature at it’s very best.
This really is a blank canvas for you to design your own wedding day, I’d say our Majestic Olive Grove venue is perfect for a ‘boho’ bride that desires a naturalistic wedding and all this entails.
A private venue with an elevated uninterrupted sea view, can you think of anything more magical?
With seating for up to 120 people you can have both the ceremony and reception in this one location. Meaning you get the most relaxed of wedding days.
With the ceremony, drinks, dinner and dancing all taking place alfresco, from sunshine to sunset, this venue is for those that really want to embrace the outdoors, and with such an incredible setting why not?
Have we tempted you?
With so many Crete wedding ideas to choose from, it could be hard to decide what’s best for you, but don’t despair, that’s what we’re here for, give our friendly wedding planners a call and we’ll talk you through all the options and help you find your dream wedding venue.
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Lisa founded The award winning Bridal Consultants in 2004
From the first year planning just a few weddings she's now planned over 1600 weddings abroad with her small team of specialists around the world.
She's an authority on weddings abroad and is often appears on Local BBC radio to discuss wedding planning related issues. She's the agony aunt for the glossy mag Brides Abroad where she solves problems from brides planning their own weddings abroad.
From the first year planning just a few weddings she's now planned over 1600 weddings abroad with her small team of specialists around the world.
She's an authority on weddings abroad and is often appears on Local BBC radio to discuss wedding planning related issues. She's the agony aunt for the glossy mag Brides Abroad where she solves problems from brides planning their own weddings abroad.
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