Zante 2012

Hi Stacey,

How's things going with you, how long now for your wedding?

I see you got all your certs translated ok lol.

Did you find out where to look for the newly decorated Alexander Beach photo's as in your post above? wouldn't mind a look at them myself?

xx

oops sorry it was Karens Post above?

Hi christi

not long now 29 days till i fly out to zante and thomas cook say i have to be there for about 8 days so not long at all?

i have everything nearly ready just got to pack it all and we are thinking of booking a hotel at the airport the nite before as we have a 5 am flight so that will be good

yes all certs have been sorted and thomas cook has had them for about 2.5 weeks now so glad thats all sorted

hope everything so going well with everyone else

and congrats to the lady's who have had there big day hope everything was as wonderful as u wanted

xx

Hi ladies - just wondered if somebody would be able to advise on translations please.

We are organising our wedding in Zante ourselves with some help from our Greek friend. We have our appointment for the CONI tomorrow and will get further copies of our birth certs too. We're going to send them off to FCO for the Apostille but then we're not sure how to go about getting them translated!

Those of you who have already been through this, how did you arrange for the translation & who did you use please? I have had a quote from an online company (TLC) but can't find any reviews or anything & I'm a bit worried about sending all the docs throughthe post!

It's all a bit of a whirlwind as it's something we've talked about for a while but have just decided to arrange now for our holiday at the end of August which was already booked!?

Thanks for your help!

Hi

congrats ?

i have just done all my paperwork and i used androulla veliotou ltd this is a lady thomas cook advised i used her full comprehensive 10 day service

this ment i had to send her my CNI and birth certificate special delivery (cost about £17.00 and it gets there by 9 o clock the next day) she then get fco legalisation then she translates it all and then she gets the greek embassy to legalize it so it can be used in greece she does all this for you so all i had to do was send it to thomas cook she also does everything on its own to i have her number and address if you would like it she is not to bad on price mine cost with postage to her and her to send it all back and for me to send it to thomas cook (which you wont have to do) it was a couple of pence under £500.00 i also looked a tlc and i think the were a bit more not 100% sure

i hope you get it all sorted and i have helped it can all be abit scary to be honest but its all worth it ?

all the best with the planing if you need anything just shout if i can help i will

stacey x

Hi - thanks for that. Funnily enough, trawling through the internet I found that translator through the Greek Embassy links & she has sent me some info.

Just waiting for confirmation of whether we can have the wedding on the day we want where we want it & then we can start making plans. Applied for the CNIs today so, if everything else works out, at least we will have them. Beacuse everything's still up in the air we just got them to put the place as Zakynthos, Greece so I'm hoping that will be ok!

Just have to sit & wait patiently for a bit now & it's not something I'm very good at - lol!

T

Hi

No i haven't seen any pictures of the Alexandra Beach yet which is a shame, when do you get married out there?

Karen x

Hi

No i haven't seen any picures of it yet which is a shame, will keep looking. When do you get married? I'm not getting married until next year but we are going out to zante in august for a week so i will have a look then.

Karen x

Hi Karen,

I am not sure if you where asking me when i am to be married, but if so we are getting married 12th July we fly out 1st July married so really close now?

Yours will fly by too.

Christi x

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BIG SMILES TODAY

thomas cook rang this morning to say my tickets were the so went and picked them up it is all finally starting to feel real now

so a very happy lady today x

hope every1 is ok and starting to look forward to ur wedding/holiday as i have notice it is not long for some ladys now

p.s does any1 know what vows they use in zante or have you all done ur own were not sure just been thinking about it thats all

stacey xx

Sorry Christi yes i was replying to your message. I bet your getting really excited now, how are things going with it?

Karen x

We have done all paperwork through wedding planner so its been easier just got to get cert of no impediment getting them done 26 June then we are sorted wedding is on 2 sept at Alexandra Beach coming round really quickly now!!!

Oh i wouldn,t call it excited exactly, but we are well on the way, two weeks sunday before we travel, i cant quite belive it, its flown by.

I wish you well and hope it comes round quick for you too.

xx

It's lovely to see how you are all getting on with your wedding preparations. Can't wait to see some pictures.

Racheal we are in Tsivili from 23rd August to 30th shame its not a bit longer i could of sneaked a look at your wedding!! he he

karen x

Oh what a shame you only miss our wedding by a couple of daysxx I will post pics when I get homexx

we are going into registry office for do certificates of no impediment on Tuesday and then just have to email some bits to Francisx so we are nearly ready!!!!

I know it is shame would have been nice to see as we've been talking on here. We are going to meet up with Francis while out there to go through some bits with her, which was nice of her to take some time out for us.

Must ask where have you seen pictures of the newly decorated Alexandra Beach area?

KAren x

Hi there,

Well, we're back to reality after having the wedding that we dreamed of. All I can say is that it was an absolutely perfect day and more than we hoped it would be. Ionian Weddings and Frances at Tsilivi Travel were brilliant in their organisation and planning.

We arrived in Zante on 25th May and a couple of days beforehand there had been a serious lightening storm so we were worried what the weather would be like on the big day. Although the first few days were a bit mixed sun and cloud by the Saturday, the weather was clear blue sky and sun - about 25 degrees.

We stayed at the hotel Meandros in Kalamaki and they organised the hairdresser and nail technician for me who both did a great job. Simon (my hubby ? ) stayed at his sister's villa the night before so we didn't see each other until the ceremony on Cameo Island. Our BBQ reception was at the Vezal Taverna so we could see the island from their terrace as the sun went down. The food served by the Vezal and the wedding cake were delicious and there was loads of it. We really couldn't fault anything about the day. I just wish we could go back and do it all again!!

My biggest tip to all of you (if you're interested) is to enjoy the day as much as possible and make a point of taking it all in. There's such a big build up and it's over so quickly so it's good to try not to stress too much (there really should be no worries that things won't go to plan) and enjoy your special day. A couple of people advised me to do that and I'm really glad they did - I have so many good memories of the day ?.

I hope this post is helpful....I will try and upload some photos soon.

Michelle

Congratulations Michelle

It sounds like you both had a fantastic day, i am so pleased for you. I am using Francis for my Wedding so its nice to here good comments about her.

Can't wait to see some pictures on here.

Congratulations again

Karen

Love hearing about everyones weddings,ive been looking at some wedding photos by wilburn productions and they are amazing.Not sure if they are anyone on heres but its making me very excited seeing the lovely places and different dresses.

They are on Francis facebook page hon the Alexandra beach looks lovelyxx

Congratulations glad you had a fab day cant wait to see the picsxx

Hi Ladies. hope u are all well.

Congratu;ations Mica, hope it was an amazing day. I have now been Mrs for exactly 1 week!! It was amazing. The Alexandra Beach was stunning and the food was amazing! My room at the Planos Bay was a bit small but the kids loved it! Can I just say that anyone using Wilburn are going to be over the moon. They are 2 of the nicest people i have ever met. The photos are amazing and i have no doubt at all that the DVD will be too. They caught absolutely everything and a lot of stuff that i didn't see myself. We were married only 2 days before we returned home but I had my pics and a 1st draft of my storybook to come home with. Julie the Thomson wedding planner was also fantastic. Nothing from any of them could be faulted! I also sourced a UK hairdresser out there who did my hair for 35 euros which i thought was fab! I am soooo jealous of u ladies with yours still coming up, please pack me in your suitcase!

I am currently having a massive argument with the bridal shop as they failed to pack my dress ties and lost a stone from the front of my dress when they packed it to travel. They would do well to take some tips from the Zante side.

Ang x

Hi I am having my wedding at the Alexandra beach and stopping at the Planos Bay. Glad to hear all went ok and that the Alexandra Beach is stunning cant wait to see your pics amd getting excited now for my turn!!!x

OH MY GOD this time in 2 WEEKS i will be on the air plane on my way to zante cant wait.

hope every1 is doing ok with the planing and things

congrats to the lady's that are now married hope you had a wonderful time and good luck to the lady's with their wedding day not to far away now ?.

stacey xx

Have a fab time,hope the sun shines brightly for you x

Have a fab timexx

Congratulations to all the new brides and am so pleased to see thay had a wonderful day.

Hi Stacey what date do you get married on again, i bet your so excited now.

We travel on the 1st July and are married on the 12th July at the Alexander beach, i am so excited and nervious too, but looking forward to our day.

Good luck ladies and i hope you all have an amazing day.

Christina

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Thank you ladies i plan on havinga great time ?

hi christina

i am getting married 17/18/19 one of those lol (wont know until i get there)

i know what you mean about being excited and nervious and i to am looking forward to our day

i hope you have an amazing time and good luck

i just looked at the weather for the next 14 days and it looks lush so have a fantastic time

staceyxx

Hi,

All of you are getting me so excited for your weddings as i have to wait until next year. The good thing i get to hear all your lovely stories of your weddings especially at the Alexandra Beach as that is where we are getting married. I found the picture of the jetty painted i must say i think it looks much better not that it wasn't bad before.

karen

12th July is my birthday!!! I get married at Alexandra Beach 2nd September cant wait! Went in to the registry office and completed the paperwork for certificates of no impediments yesterday, I've only got 8 weeks till we fly and 9 weeks till wedding getting really excited nowx

Good luck to all those ladies getting maried soon - have a wonderful time & enjoy every minute! Many congrats to those who are now married - hope everything was perfect for you.?

We have just over 9 weeks to go now so we're ready to send the documents to the FCO before they go to be translated. Just a question for anyone who has a Decree Absolute? The wedding planner (Frances at Tsilivi Travel) has told us that the Decree Absolute should be signed by a Solicitor - however, we have seen a Solicitor & spoken to the Court who issued it & they both say it doesn't need to be signed & should be left as it is! Just wondered what others in the same situation had done? Having a panic now as everything seemed on track til then.

Thanks.?

Ive just handed mine in to get my letters of no impediment and they never said anything.I still have the letter i received with it from the solicitor years ago so put that in.I havent been told that and dont think it said it on the website for fco.Im sending mine off on wed when i get impediment ones back.Its a legal document so think it should be ok.

DIVORCE CERTIFICATE. Please make sure you get it signed and stamped by a solicitor as i had mine returned and had to pay postage,insurance and delivery costs AGAIN! I wish i had read the info as was only told i needed to get my divorce certificate,birth and letters of no impediment sent off.No info was told that i neede to do this.