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Exactly a year ago we hosted an intimate wedding for an American couple and their families, here in Chania ready to welcome the most joyful time of the year, Christmas celebration🎄

I was surprised and overwhelmed preparing plan A, B, C, D… ready for rain, winds, partial sunny, partial cloudy, give it a name of any weather condition!

Till the day arrived and I met my couple a few days before the wedding ceremony, I think I didn’t really believe things would be so majestic and one of a kind.

I didn’t miss to interview them: why Crete in winter while most couples seek their destination wedding during hot island summer months?

It turned out they had done their research: Crete is a silent but fully operating island during winter months, it provides the best food flavors, beaches are empty and uniquely welcoming, it feels authentic and truly local.

And since then, I keep standing as an Ambassador of Crete and Chania during off season months where our heart pulses slow down, we focus on essence not effect and provide the best level of hospitality we feel not work around!

Beach wedding can feel exotic and reception at Chania Old Town will create the experience and feelings finding yourself a new home.

May we never divide events by year but by four island seasons!

Here is to winter one!

Planning and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis

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Classically timeless affected by the idea of pure harmony, signature cocktails and dining in style!

Invest in high-quality and weddings traditions where all falls into a right place with our magic touch 🪄

@whitewillowphoto
@creteforlove

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Only for the brave brides!
Riding a donkey down the aisle & trashing your wedding dress?
Your elopement can have it all!
All the cheers to this amazing couple and their day where breezy waves and special Greek guest added up to the wedding scenario🇬🇷

@creteforlove
@andreas_markakis

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What do flashy colours bring to the wedding?
Energy, joy, unique expression of your personality!
It just feels vivid and happy like a good make up or a delicious cake!
Be bold and modern with your romantic choices!
Soften rustic looks and bring out the youth to your mature ❤️ love.
@creteforlove
@andreas_markakis

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MAGIC!
Every couple has their dream so seeing those images fulfills my ❤️
Yes, there was a good food, lovely flowers, lit candles and all the wedding entourage they wished for, but Josh and Beth had this special wish topping their list.
When we first talked, Beth shared some inspiration photos, we discussed their priorities, worked around proper timelines to make sure we accommodate those magic moments.
And so they left their guests to drive this vintage beauty to the lonely sandy beach! Only 2 of them (and the photographer 😁)
Breathtaking and high fashion out of a simple day.
James Bond would be jealous 🤭
@andreas_markakis
@creteforlove

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A little story of a small Mediterranean wedding…

From personal custom engraved jewellery, hand picked minimal chair bouquets, olive garlands, cake cutting and most romantic October sunset on the island of Crete!

Swipe for mix & match of their day, all in one, sleek and complete Australian love story in Greece🇬🇷🇦🇺

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This absolutely canva style breathtaking set up for Beth & Josh in their private villa!
All in Crete, under the palm tree with the Aegean Sea surface painting seamlessly a blue horizon.
Intimate chic ceremony with a set up taking advantage of landscape’s natural beauty.
Why villas are perfect for smaller weddings?
All about at reaching us at [email protected]

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Absolutely obsessed with Jane’s bridal look pulling together the baroque lavishness of bridal gown and soft velvet curls of angel.
Pure harmony and blend with your personality, that’s how the wedding choices shall be made.

@janeaislingkirk97
@andreas_markakis
@creteforlove

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The most charming end of this beach ceremony was when…Mats kissed Jane’s hand.
What it means comes with a lesson of symbol:
Respect/ Chivalry/ Admiration!
And all of that on the sandy beach: a choice of venue that offers natural backdrop and less formal atmosphere.
In a presence of their 50 guests they tied their South African - Norwegian knot and blew all the black clouds that never got a chance to pile up!

@creteforlove
@andreas_markakis
@janeaislingkirk97

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Unveiling the veiled moments with Jane & Mats.
While your guests enjoy some bubbles, we make sure not to miss such epic shots…
As flawless and it might seem, believe me there is a team of professionals and precise timelines to work around so only best to be delivered!

@creteforlove
@andreas_markakis

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