Santorini is the ideal island for an unforgettable celebration of your wedding with the people you love. You can book a tour with Santorini Private Tours anytime in order to discover if it is the right place for your wedding. The blue sea, the impressive sunset, the white houses, the black sand with the whitewashed villages of the caldera and the red and black rocks of the volcano, create an extraordinary background for a unique wedding. If you want a romantic wedding with a magical feeling and the sunset, then Santorini is the perfect choice for you.
The perfect scenery for your wedding
Island weddings are characterized by their magical views and beautiful landscapes. Specifically, the beautiful Santorini is the perfect location for enchanting photos and an unforgettable wedding. The clear blue waters of the sea in combination with the white color of the architecture of the small houses, the greenery of the island and of course the wonderful sunsets are an attraction for many couples from abroad. Island weddings usually have lighter styles and shades that follow the color palette of the island, such as white, green, light blue and so on. If your wedding will be summer, then the choice of the island is the best.
It is not difficult to find what will satisfy your taste and needs because Santorini all the necessary luxuries for the wedding of your dreams. A very good idea is to choose Santorini for your wedding if you first met your significant other or if you went on your first vacation as a couple. It will be very romantic to have your wedding where you already have very intimate and sweet memories.
A wedding in Santorini is suitable for romantic younger couples who want something more relaxed, more casual, more special even if they follow the traditions of the island. Surely your wedding will be impressive, dreamy and original and will be engraved in the memory not only of the couple but also of the guests.
What you need to pay attention to is to have a great mood, not to worry about anything and to avoid exaggerations. When a wedding takes place on an island, the whole plan, from the style of the bride and groom to the decoration, must follow simple lines, relaxation, romance and no exaggerations.
Guests at a Santorini wedding
First, you need to be fully informed about anything related to the safety of your guests. Think that many may visit the place for the first time, which means that in an emergency they should know how to move. You do not have to cover the expenses of your guests. But this does not mean that you will not try to make deals with hotels, or room rentals, in order to offer them smart and economical accommodation solutions.
Of course, we do not forget to warn them in time for this big day in order to easily and equally economically book their trip. Prefer to send the wedding invitation at least 6 months in advance, together with all the details for this great journey.
Many couples are used to organizing a welcome event or a farewell gathering. Our suggestion in any case, is to think of something more casual, such as a relaxed beach party or a cocktail event without a formal dinner. You can also book them a full tour in order to enjoy their visit to Santorini. After all, your guests have given their all to be there with you and whatever you organize will give you the opportunity to spend more time with them and show them your appreciation.
The cost for a wedding in Santorini
Maybe for such an idea the cost of its implementation worries you. But there is a solution for this as well. You can do your wedding at a time that is not high season. Both the reception hotel and the center you choose will be able to give you better prices. Of course if you prefer the same place to continue staying on your honeymoon there then the cost will not seem so prohibitive.
The wedding venue
A wedding in Santorini usually brings to mind a small chapel in the most romantic part of the island with the best sunset. Definitely the chapels with a traditional architecture are the ideal choice when you want a dreamy romantic wedding on a Greek island. Of course, if you prefer to choose one of the largest and most central churches on the island due to its capacity, it is clearly up to you.
An island wedding is identified with a simple but impressive decoration either in a more traditional and retro style or in modern lines. You can decorate the entrance of the church with a garland or choose a classic and traditional decoration, such as an element of Cycladic decoration such as a jar. If there are steps in the church you can decorate them with some rose petals or small pots of herbs or baskets with your favorite flowers.
Depending on what the couple prefers and how many guests there will be, you can choose to have the wedding reception or party either in a more traditional style in a restaurant or tavern of the island with regular food on the table, or to take advantage of the beautiful beach spots of the island and to close a beach bar where you will have fun with music and dancing. Of course, if you and your loved one are even more relaxed and you can go with a few good friends on the beach to take your evening bath.
Choose Santorini for your wedding
In any case, the guests who will come will experience a very beautiful event. Your Santorini wedding will be a quick escape from reality. A trip in the summer in Santorini is never a bad idea, since they even have such a good reason to do it, your wedding! They will even be able to combine it with a short or a long vacation and book a private sunset tour with Santorini Private Tours.
An island wedding is like taking a vacation and is going to a very beautiful party with all your dear friends and relatives. The chances that the experience will not be beautiful are minimal. A wedding in Santorini definitely will be an unforgettable experience for everyone.