Are You Interested in Greece & The Greek Islands As A Destination Wedding?

The unrivalled beauty of the Greeks Islands is what makes them a romantic destination for a wedding. The warm beaches and romantic sunsets are the best in the world. The Greek people are masters at making people feel relaxed and comfortable which are all prerequisites for a romantic getaway.

Mid to late September is the perfect time to visit Greece, the weather is not as hot as in the peak travel months of July and August, airfares and hotel rates are slightly cheaper and the crowds have thinned out somewhat by that time. Most of the islands are fairly quiet in the off- season except for local residents. You could save considerably on airfare and accommodations in the off -season but, the islands are not the place to be when it's cold and rainy.

There are many unique and beautiful Greek Islands, however, some of the smaller more remote islands may not be suitable for a destination wedding or even a honeymoon. They are not geared towards tourism and may not offer the type of amenities one may require for this very special occasion. There are many islands that do offer everything you would desire and you should seek the advise of a travel expert to help you choose the perfect location.

Choose the perfect island for your destination wedding....

Greece is made up of many small islands the most popular being Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu. Each of these destination wedding locations has its own unique characteristics.

Santorini is the most unique and beautiful of all the Greek Islands. The views and sunsets are the absolute best in the world! Also famous for outstanding cuisine, Santorini is unique due to the fact that it is literally the tip of an ancient volcano whose explosion in 1500 BC was the largest in history. The archaeological site of Akrotiri is believed by experts to be the lost city of Atlantis.

Santorini has several areas to consider for your destination wedding.

• The Dana Villas hotel in the town of Fira offers a fantastic honeymoon suite and a wonderful pool area that hangs off a cliff over the sea, which is a breathtaking location for a ceremony or reception. They even have their own wedding coordinator.
• The town of Oia is world famous for its romantic sunsets and the small cove of Ammoudi Beach, which is located below the cliffs of Oia is another unique destination that's off the beaten path with fantastic sea views.

Mykonos is known mostly for its wild nightlife, beautiful beaches and fine jewelry shops, specifically gold. The island of Delos is close to Mykonos and is the location of a significant archaeological site.

Known for its diversity, wealth of activities and delicious wines and food, Crete is the largest Greek island and offers everything from cosmopolitan cities, ancient ruins, beautiful beaches as well as the longest gorge in Europe.

Rhodes is very similar to Crete in terms of the diversity of sites & activities and climate although it is a much smaller island.

Corfu is located in the Ioanian Sea far from all the other islands we have mentioned. It is a popular island for visitors from the UK. It has a diverse climate and terrain offering everything from beautiful sandy beaches to pine forests.

What you need to know when planning a destination wedding in Greece

Never rely on advice from anyone other than an official representative of the Greek or U.S. Embassy, check with them for the current requirement.