Santorini Weddings

by christos on 06. Sep, 2011 in Santorini

Can you imagine a more suitable place for weddings in Greece than the gorgeous volcanic island of Santorini?
Santorini is the number 1 wedding destination the last 8 years and it is sometimes hard to find an available date for your wedding ceremony.

The mystic beauty, the legends, the breathtaking sunsets, the romantic atmosphere, the deep blue sea and the volcano are just some of the reasons that couples around the world choose Santorini for their dream wedding experience and honeymoon.

Couples all over the world are coming here to glorify their love with the unforgettable Santorini wedding. On this mythical island you will find signs of the reach ancient Greek culture. Santorini is the perfect wedding destination, because it combines ideally its attractive look and a huge selection of possibilities for you romantic wedding. Whether you are interested in a Santorini Civil Wedding, Catholic Wedding, Orthodox Wedding or a Vow Renewal Ceremony, you will have the time of your life in Santorini, an island bursting with magical energy.

Santorini Wedding Venues / Spots

Saint Irene Chapel (which is located in the borders of Fira)
Ira Wedding venue in Firostefani
Monastery of Profitis Elias
Suites of the Gods in Imerovigli
Santo Winery
Dana Wedding venue which is located in Firostefani
Antoniou Winery

Santorini Wedding Tips

The best time to perform your wedding is one hour before the sunset because the camera captures gentle & romantic colors. Day time is too hot for you and too bright for the camera.
Due to the large number of weddings that take place in Santorini every summer, it is strongly recommended to plan your wedding as much in advance as possible.
There are plenty of Wedding Planning offices in Santorini that will take care and organise every aspect of your special day. The only thing left for you, is to relax and enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.
Find out if your preferred ceremony date is still available and to book your date immediately via the wedding planner of your choice before it is too late. Santorini is the number 1 wedding destination the last 8 years and it is very hard to find available the date you want even from 2 years from now.
Keep also in mind that 8 days of residency in Santorini are required before the wedding and 1 working day after the wedding to register your wedding.
You cannot get married anywhere you want in Santorini. There are only a few places that we have permission to use for civil ceremonies but it doesn’t make a difference because they all have the same magnificent view.
The best places to get married in Santorini is in Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Pyrgos caldera side.
Greek translations of documents are accepted only if they have been done by the Greek Embassy of your area OR via our agency.
Book a hotel with a view in the Volcano for you honeymoon in Santorini.
The weather is certainly something you do not need to worry about, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset for sure.
Choose your wedding date, organize it by getting assistance from a wedding organizer and have the time of your life in Santorini.

Santorini Wedding Photographers

Your wedding is going to be a unique experience so it is important to ask the help of a professional photographer. That way, your memories and your images will last forever.

It is nice to keep in mind that wedding photography is a creative process so you want a photographer who is creative, professional and has a great portfolio with portraits and landscapes as well. We mention landscapes because your wedding will take place in Santorini so amazing and picturesque photographs with the scenery of Santorini is a must.

Good for you to know that there are too many Greek & international photographers.

The following list suggests a few photographers who specialize in wedding photography in Santorini Island.

Santorini Wedding Organizers

If you want to be hassle free, you can arrange all the necessary preparations to be sorted out by a professional wedding organizer. They will help you not only in each step of the wedding planning but also during the wedding ceremony.

Wedding organizers in Santorini are responsible for wedding reception, catering, on site decorating, gala dinner, wedding cake, bridal bouquet etc.

There are of course extra services that can make your wedding a unique experience such as fireworks, donkey ride, white doves, boat trip among others.

They will work hard to make the happy occasion romantic, fun and stress-free.

For more information and special requests, you can directly contact one of the following wedding organizers either by email or phone:

No matter what wedding organizer you choose, you have already made two of the best decisions of your life: being with the man/woman that you love and having your wedding ceremony in the most beautiful place of the world.

Needless to say that the best honeymoon location is spending some more time in beautiful Santorini.