Santorini wedding and reception ideas!

Are you looking at Ionian Weddings? We've picked the Santo winery package with a reception at Pyrgos. It did take Grace a while to get back to me when I through some potential dates at her but communication with the vendors on the island is apparently really slow at this time of year (season only just starting in a few weeks). Since we found out that our date was available she's been really on the ball and has arranged a telephone consultation with us a few times to iron out any details.

Not actually had the wedding yet (August 4th next year) so I can't vouch too much for them but it's all been fairly straight forward so far.

When I asked her about having our own DJ and what time the party could run on till she did say they were very flexible and happy for the party to continue to the wee small hours!

Let me know how you get on. Just found out that a colleague had their honeymoon on Santorini so I'll pick his brains for us and let you know if I get any hot tips!

Spenerella xx

Well I've emailed about 6 different company's to try and get the cheapest quote. Only Grace at Ionian weddings has got back to me at the moment at around €5000, so gonna see what everyone else says' I would of loved the theros wave bar as my reception but its just ok expensive. I'm either thinking of the reception at Dana villas after having my wedding there or pyrgos. Because there will only be around 30 max of us I don't want something massive.

Thanks for the info and keep in touch!

Chezza x

That should say too expensive it ok, damn bloody ipad!

Hi,

Im getting married in Santorini in 6 weeks and im having a ceremony at st Irene chapel and a reception at Theros wave bar, i have gone with Ionian weddings. They have been amazing. The whole package for me for 22 guests came to 6,600 which is a very good price. A girl i know is doing santo winery and theros wave bar and hers is coming to around 8500 - she has used Divine weddings and is going peak season.

What month are you planning on getting married and how many guests. I have tons of information and package prices etc so can try my best to help you out xx xx

Thanks for the reply, omg how excited you must be! I wish I was you now and not waiting another year and a half. Nothing booked as of yet as just looking for the cheapest deal, I'm looking at September 2014 as both me and my partner do seasonal work. There should be around 25-30 people I think, my main dream would be getting married at Dana villas at sunset and it covered in candles, lots of material and my nearest and dearest. The reception I want something intimate but not too expensive, want somewhere we can have music, good food and good laughs, and we can hire some tradional Greek dancers. I have this vision in my head and its hardto translate that down on email, then there is accomodation, hair and makeup. I'm so confused!

You should get a fairly decent price for september, july and august are very expensive. We went for Theros wave bar because i totally fell in love with it. They have so many pictures on their facebook page and the weddings look simply stunning, plus you get to have a DJ till late and a free bar we are staying in Kamari - best prices and something for everyone.

my hair is included in my package, doing my own make-up though because i dont like other people doing it!. Lol

im having a hot pink, blue and yellow colour theme. Having greek urns with ivy wrapped round as my centrepeices and candles at the base with scatter crystals.

i cant wait, so exciting!!! What is your budget??

your vision sounds lovely! Xxxx

Are you providing the urns yourself or are they being provided for you. That sounds so romantic! I really like theros but I just don't think it's in our budget, weddings in santorini are who I've been talking too, are there is a bit where you can submit what you would like and they will come up with a package for you. I'm gonna put down what I'm after and see what price they give and go from there. I'm also confused about the legal papers x

Sounds like a plan. I pretty much did that with ionian weddings. Ive got everything over in greece for 6,600 which is pretty good for santorini pricing, that includes all my paperwork, flowers etc....

The paperwork isnt to bad actually the planners take care of that, well mine have as there both UK and greek based. All you need is your full birth certificates and passport and a bill to prove your address you make an appointment at the registra and apply to a certificate of no- impediment. They are valid for 3 months from date of issue, they have to be apostiled at the embassy and translated and then you send your CNI's once they have been apostiled, birth certificate and passport photocopy to your planner who sorts out the greek but.

as mine are UK based they sorted out translations and apostiles.

Its not as complicated as it sounds. xxx

Thank you for all the help, my mind is made up on the wedding just need to search for receptions now that are not £50 a head, xxxx

Atmosphere is supposed to be a nice one and pyrgos xxx

Hey ladies,

I'm also getting married in Santorini in St.Irene's church. We are getting married beginning of Sept and staying in Kamari. It's been suggested Pyrgos and Sphinx. Really unsure what to do. We've been advised that when we get into resort the wedding coordinator will meet with us in the first few days and take us on a tasting session of some of the restaurants etc. I've not heard of The wave bar I'll have to check it out now.

Any suggestions will be gratefully received!!!

Caroline x

Hi ladies,

currently in Santorini. Staying at kamari beach hotel. Its s gorgeous place!!! St Irene is a gorgeous venue!!!!

Sky lounge in Kamari is a beautiful venue for a reception. Its in Kamari and is like a roof top bar, really classy.

Xxxxx

I'm also looking for reception ideas! We've booked the ceremony in the santo winery but can't decide on a reception venue. It's next June and will be 30-40 guests so any suggestions would be gratefully received. Or if anyone can give me an idea on prices that would be fab x

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Hello

Just seen your post, I am getting married at the Santo Winery in June 2014!

How are you plans coming on? Where did you choose as your reception venue in the end?

We still havent found our reception venue, has been a nightmare over the winter as no one responds to emails but I am hoping to get a few quotes in the next few weeks.

Have you booked anywhere yet? x

Was

That was spooky! Im Cheryl 34 and been engaged a year! haha Looking at Santorini for our Honeymoon

I wish we had married abroad but my OH has a big family so it wasnt an option .. but good luck with your search

Hi Oliana, I am vert new to this website and am hoping to get married in santorini in 2016.

I see that yoy had yur wedding in June this year, congratulations!!

Do you mind if I ask you what the santo winery was like to get married in? Also, did you use a wedding planner? Would you have any recommendations? Any hep you could give me would be greatly appreciated

Many Thanks

Hi everybody.

Me and my partner have just decided to get married at Dana Villas next September. We are undecided on the reception, we have looked at Sun Rocks Hotel but are awaiting prices etc. can anyone recommend anywhere else as where very open as to where. Also if any of you have any info for wedding planners over there if be very grateful. I don't know where to start x

Hi there,

My name is Jenny and been engaged for a month now and e have desided to get married in Greece, Santorini or Rhodes. We are now looking for a wedding planner, to help us deside which option suit us. We met a wedding planner at the National Wedding Show, Joanna from Event-gr.com and she is offering planning services in the two islands and she looked very professional. Any ideas or recommendations?

Thank you,

xx

We'll I still haven't booked anything yet as still very undecided, the only thing that's stopping me booking is two things.

1, who are the cheapest to go with

2, daft I know but I'm not too keen on Greek food, pyrgos has a set wedding menu and most of it I don't like, and if I'm going to be paying a lot of money for the food I want to be able to enjoy it.

Hi all,

My boyfriend and I just got engaged. We met in Santorini and so we decided to have the wedding there too I have been doing a bit of research. It's a popular destination and I hear it is better to book a venue asap. Especially for a venue with Dana Villas. I absolutely love the terrace. So far we think we would have around 40ish people (very close friends and family). I have contacted couple of wedding planners to get an idea. Since we are having it in July I am pretty sure it would all be quite expensive. My questions is, does anybody know a reasonable place for wedding reception? That is close to Dana Villas. We would love to have it in Dana Villas but the planners have said it only accomodates 24 people and I want a better menu. Please let me know if you guys have good suggestions.

Cheers girls xoxox

Hi

I used Gold- Weddings Santorini for my wedding and were really satisfied.We had our wedding ceremony in a terrace overlooking the caldera,and dinner at a restaurant in Fira,with very nice views ,food and great prices.

Hey Ladies, hope you are all ok.

looking for any advice you may think is beneficial when getting married in santorini. I have booked through Ionian Weddings and chosen Santo Winery and Pyrgos - September 2016.

although it's 15 months away, just want to prep as much as I can, I'm a worrier lol.

hopefully hear from someone soon.

lucy x

Hello everyone!

We have booked a wedding planner (glam-weddings) who are being fantastic at reply to all of emails (and there has been a lot of them).

At the moment we are looking at having the ceremony at Dana Villas and like a lot of you, are undecided on the reception venue. I am finding everyones comments really helpful but still cannot decide.

My biggest issue at the moment is the timings on the day - I am not sure whether to have a morning or afternoon ceremony (so am unable to currently book Dana Villas). Would anyone mind telling me what their plan for the day is? When are you getting married? How long are you planning to have photographs for?

x