Anna & Steve

From the very first message to the moment I saw my partner’s eyes light up during our proposal, Anna and her incredible team at Crete for Love exceeded every single expectation I had. Planning a proposal can be nerve-wracking—especially from afar—but with Anna’s guidance, warmth, and eye for detail, what could have been a stressful process became one of the most joyful and unforgettable experiences of my life.

What sets Crete for Love apart isn’t just their beautiful aesthetic (though trust me, everything they touch looks like it’s out of a fairytale); it’s their genuine passion for what they do. Anna took the time to get to know our story, our preferences, and even the little details I hadn’t thought of—turning my vague ideas into a proposal that felt deeply personal and entirely magical.

Here are just a few reasons why I would recommend Crete for Love to anyone planning a proposal, wedding, or special event in Crete:

– Personalized Planning: Anna doesn’t offer cookie-cutter experiences. She crafted a unique proposal concept that felt like it was made just for us—down to the exact location, timing, and décor.

– Unmatched Professionalism: Every step of the process was smooth and stress-free. Anna and her team handled all the logistics, vendors, and coordination, leaving me free to focus on the big moment.

– Breathtaking Execution: The setting was absolutely stunning—picture a hidden beach at golden hour, candlelight, flowers, and a perfect view. It was even more beautiful than I imagined.

– Warm, Caring Service: Anna is not just a planner; she’s a kind soul who genuinely cares about her clients. I felt supported and heard the entire time, and that human connection made all the difference.

Our proposal was more than just a moment—it was an experience. One that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives. If you’re considering popping the question or planning your dream wedding in Crete, I cannot recommend Crete for Love highly enough.

Thank you, Anna, for helping me give my partner the proposal of a lifetime. You didn’t just help me plan an event—you helped me create a memory we’ll treasure forever

EXPLORE THEIR WEDDING

The analog morning when everything becomes real.

Planning: @creteforlove
Images: @jacobopachon

#bridal #brideinspiration #weddingincrete #bridalprep #chaniawedding

Aug 30

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The analog morning when everything becomes real. Planning: @creteforlove
Images: @jacobopachon #bridal #brideinspiration #weddingincrete #bridalprep #chaniawedding

Most meaningful moments of a wedding happen in between seconds.

A glance that lasts a little too long. A trembling hand. A laugh that escapes unexpectedly. A deep breath before walking down the aisle. The way you hold each other when nobody is watching.

These are the fleeting moments that deserve to be captured with the same care as the grand ones.

And this is where Super 8 has such a beautiful charm. It doesn’t try to make the day more perfect than it was. It simply allows you to return to it — years from now — and feel it again.

No pompous setups.
No hysterical direction.
No staged perfection.

Just everything as it happened. The movement, the imperfections, the atmosphere, the people you love and the emotions that cannot be recreated.

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about watching your wedding through the softness and grain of Super 8 film — hearing the laughter, seeing the gestures, remembering how it felt to be there.

An authentic moving memory, beautifully complementing your still film photographs.

Because some moments are too fleeting to simply remember.

They deserve to live again.

Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Captured by: @jacobopachon

#super8weddingvideo #fleetingmoments #greekwedding #vintageweddings #chaniawedding

Aug 27

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Most meaningful moments of a wedding happen in between seconds. A glance that lasts a little too long. A trembling hand. A laugh that escapes unexpectedly. A deep breath before walking down the aisle. The way you hold each other when nobody is watching. These are the fleeting moments that deserve to be captured with the same care as the grand ones. And this is where Super 8 has such a beautiful charm. It doesn’t try to make the day more perfect than it was. It simply allows you to return to it — years from now — and feel it again. No pompous setups.
No hysterical direction.
No staged perfection. Just everything as it happened. The movement, the imperfections, the atmosphere, the people you love and the emotions that cannot be recreated. There is something wonderfully nostalgic about watching your wedding through the softness and grain of Super 8 film — hearing the laughter, seeing the gestures, remembering how it felt to be there. An authentic moving memory, beautifully complementing your still film photographs. Because some moments are too fleeting to simply remember. They deserve to live again. Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Captured by: @jacobopachon #super8weddingvideo #fleetingmoments #greekwedding #vintageweddings #chaniawedding

Under the tamarisk tree, with „Greek sun” diving into the smooth sea surface, they stole the moment in between ceremony and reception.
Newlyweds in June, J&R, June 2026🇬🇷💙

Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Photography: @jacobopachon

#greekwedding #filmphotographer #weddingportraits #newlyweds💍 #greekwedding

Aug 24

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Under the tamarisk tree, with „Greek sun” diving into the smooth sea surface, they stole the moment in between ceremony and reception.
Newlyweds in June, J&R, June 2026🇬🇷💙 Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Photography: @jacobopachon #greekwedding #filmphotographer #weddingportraits #newlyweds💍 #greekwedding

Great wedding toast, one after another and all with this retro chicness captured in film!
Cheers again to Julia & Rodrigo🤍

Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Photography: @jacobopachon

#weddingtoast #champagnetower #weddingreception #weddingnight #weddingincrete

Aug 21

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Great wedding toast, one after another and all with this retro chicness captured in film!
Cheers again to Julia & Rodrigo🤍 Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Photography: @jacobopachon #weddingtoast #champagnetower #weddingreception #weddingnight #weddingincrete

From Brazil to Crete, across continents and cultures, Julia and Rodrigo came to celebrate love — and to honour the bride’s Greek roots. 🤍

A young couple, a little Greek Orthodox chapel by the sea, and a ceremony filled with the kind of emotion that needs no translation.

Their wedding was a beautiful dialogue between tradition and modern design. Ancient rituals met contemporary details, while every carefully considered element contributed to an atmosphere that felt effortless, warm and entirely their own.

And then there were the smiles — genuine, spontaneous, unconditional. The kind that cannot be styled, only captured.

There was something especially poetic about documenting this contemporary celebration through a classic film camera.

The grain, the softness, the anticipation of every frame — a timeless way of preserving a love story that belongs completely to today.

Local planning: @creteforlove
Images: @jacobopachon

#filmwedding #greekwedding #weddingday #weddingincrete #weddinginspiration

Aug 19

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From Brazil to Crete, across continents and cultures, Julia and Rodrigo came to celebrate love — and to honour the bride’s Greek roots. 🤍 A young couple, a little Greek Orthodox chapel by the sea, and a ceremony filled with the kind of emotion that needs no translation. Their wedding was a beautiful dialogue between tradition and modern design. Ancient rituals met contemporary details, while every carefully considered element contributed to an atmosphere that felt effortless, warm and entirely their own. And then there were the smiles — genuine, spontaneous, unconditional. The kind that cannot be styled, only captured. There was something especially poetic about documenting this contemporary celebration through a classic film camera. The grain, the softness, the anticipation of every frame — a timeless way of preserving a love story that belongs completely to today. Local planning: @creteforlove
Images: @jacobopachon #filmwedding #greekwedding #weddingday #weddingincrete #weddinginspiration

May in Chania, 2026.
Church ceremony🇬🇷

Planning, concept, design: @creteforlove
Photography & videography: @upontwoweddings
Content: @andreas_markakis

#weddingincrete #greekwedding #weddinginspiration #chaniaweddingplanner

Aug 18

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May in Chania, 2026.
Church ceremony🇬🇷 Planning, concept, design: @creteforlove
Photography & videography: @upontwoweddings
Content: @andreas_markakis #weddingincrete #greekwedding #weddinginspiration #chaniaweddingplanner

There is a quiet kind of luxury in bridal preparations — one that has nothing to do with flowers, gowns or details.

It is the luxury of having time captured.

The final moments before the dress goes on.
A mother fastening a button.
A glass of champagne shared with your closest people.
The nervous laughter, the anticipation, the little pauses when everyone suddenly realizes: today is the day.

Bridal preparation photography is not simply about documenting how you looked before the ceremony. It captures how it felt.

And years from now, when the details may blur and the flowers are long gone, these photographs will bring you back to the atmosphere of that room — the people who surrounded you, the emotions you carried, and the beautiful anticipation before walking down the aisle.

For us, bridal preparations are not an optional addition to the wedding story.

They are the beginning of it.

Because a wedding is not only the moment you say I do.
It is everything that happens before you step into that moment. 🤍

And that deserves to be remembered with the same care as everything else.

Planning: @creteforlove
Captured: @upontwoweddings

#bridalpreparation #bridalportraits #weddingday #creteweddings

Aug 17

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There is a quiet kind of luxury in bridal preparations — one that has nothing to do with flowers, gowns or details. It is the luxury of having time captured. The final moments before the dress goes on.
A mother fastening a button.
A glass of champagne shared with your closest people.
The nervous laughter, the anticipation, the little pauses when everyone suddenly realizes: today is the day. Bridal preparation photography is not simply about documenting how you looked before the ceremony. It captures how it felt. And years from now, when the details may blur and the flowers are long gone, these photographs will bring you back to the atmosphere of that room — the people who surrounded you, the emotions you carried, and the beautiful anticipation before walking down the aisle. For us, bridal preparations are not an optional addition to the wedding story. They are the beginning of it. Because a wedding is not only the moment you say I do.
It is everything that happens before you step into that moment. 🤍 And that deserves to be remembered with the same care as everything else. Planning: @creteforlove
Captured: @upontwoweddings #bridalpreparation #bridalportraits #weddingday #creteweddings

When in the middle of August in Crete, we seek cool elegance, ultimate romance and unique time for private moments!

Private villa can be the answer to the buzz of busy hot season and this wedding totally nailed it!

A quick look of set ups for private white chapel ceremony and villa yard elegant reception that shifted into a great party!

#privatevillawedding #villacrete #weddingsincrete #greekwhitechapel

Aug 13

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When in the middle of August in Crete, we seek cool elegance, ultimate romance and unique time for private moments! Private villa can be the answer to the buzz of busy hot season and this wedding totally nailed it! A quick look of set ups for private white chapel ceremony and villa yard elegant reception that shifted into a great party! #privatevillawedding #villacrete #weddingsincrete #greekwhitechapel

In the land of fairy tales, fairy tales will definitely happen❤️

Planning, concept and design: @creteforlove
Photography and video: @upontwoweddings
Content: @andreas_markakis

#creteweddings #weddingsinchania #weddingcollection #weddinginspiration

Aug 7

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In the land of fairy tales, fairy tales will definitely happen❤️ Planning, concept and design: @creteforlove
Photography and video: @upontwoweddings
Content: @andreas_markakis #creteweddings #weddingsinchania #weddingcollection #weddinginspiration

For those who welcome little details and conscious styling with deep enthusiasm as we do!

Planning, concept & design: @creteforlove
Content: @andreas_markakis
Photography & videography: @upontwoweddings

#greekwedding #weddingparty #weddingincrete #discoball #eventsdesign

Jul 30

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For those who welcome little details and conscious styling with deep enthusiasm as we do! Planning, concept & design: @creteforlove
Content: @andreas_markakis
Photography & videography: @upontwoweddings #greekwedding #weddingparty #weddingincrete #discoball #eventsdesign

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