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Soft Elopement On The Beach In Crete Karin & Douglas

beach elopement ceremony in Crete

That was a dreamy beach elopement followed by the romantic picnic and dancing under the Cretan sky full of stars.

Styling and flowers including succulents and eucalyptus perfectly matched Karen’s flawless bohemian wedding dress.

Soft light of Cretan summer and couple’s intimate relation contributed to amazing wedding atmosphere, just for two!

Images by
Andreas Markakis Photography
newlyweds at their beach elopement in Crete
the couple at their beach elopement in Crete
bridal look at beach elopement in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
rose petals at beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
beach elopement ceremony in Crete
bridal details at beach elopement ceremony in Crete
romantic picnic set-up at beach elopement ceremony in Crete
romantic picnic set-up at beach elopement ceremony in Crete
the couple at their beach elopement ceremony in Crete
couple at their beach elopement ceremony in Crete
couple at their beach elopement ceremony in Crete
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Obsessed with this modern yet classic garden wedding in the private villa Emma and Nathan booked to celebrate in style!
Abundant as much as needed and delicate to blend with venue facilities, this decoration and event set ups stole everyone’s heart!
💚💚💚
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @whitewillowphoto
Bride: @emmaknightennis

#villawedding #cretevillawedding #wedding #modernstylewedding #gardenweddings #classicwedding #chaniawedding #getmarriedincrete

Jun 9

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Obsessed with this modern yet classic garden wedding in the private villa Emma and Nathan booked to celebrate in style! 
Abundant as much as needed and delicate to blend with venue facilities, this decoration and event set ups stole everyone’s heart! 
💚💚💚
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove 
Images: @whitewillowphoto 
Bride: @emmaknightennis  #villawedding #cretevillawedding #wedding #modernstylewedding #gardenweddings #classicwedding #chaniawedding #getmarriedincrete

She said YES!
On the hills surrounded by olive groves, in the private stone villa with cozy pool this important question was asked to start their new chapter💛
All captured to keep memories forever, smiles and tears of joy with sunflower 🌻 being their theme, our couple enjoyed private chef dinner and blueberry cake topped with baby breath!
….and to continue the vacations in Crete🇬🇷
Planned and styled: @creteforlove
Hidden lenses of: @andreas_markakis

#proposalincrete #proposals #greekproposal #shesaidyes💍 #engagement #engagementring #proposalideas #chaniaproposal

Jun 8

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She said YES! 
On the hills surrounded by olive groves, in the private stone villa with cozy pool this important question was asked to start their new chapter💛
All captured to keep memories forever, smiles and tears of joy with sunflower 🌻 being their theme, our couple enjoyed private chef dinner and blueberry cake topped with baby breath! 
….and to continue the vacations in Crete🇬🇷
Planned and styled: @creteforlove 
Hidden lenses of: @andreas_markakis  #proposalincrete #proposals #greekproposal #shesaidyes💍 #engagement #engagementring #proposalideas #chaniaproposal

What was supposed to be a stormy day, turned into the peaceful and elegant execution of the most romantic day for Cecilie and Marc.
Their Chania vintage “old school” venue was transformed into a place of celebration with all adds on to make sure it felt festive and wedding style atmosphere, mixing Greek vibes and French chic.
Walking distance ceremony from the beach to the terrace overlooking the smooth surface of Aegean adorned with festoon lights, classy family style tables, dark night sky blown by fireworks show and one fruity cake that all the attending kids loved tasting with their fingers and hands on🩷 It was a true Greek island wedding day for all!
Planning: @creteforlove & @ceremonize_wedding_planner
Styling and concept: @creteforlove
Images: @andreas_markakis

#mygreekwedding #weddingincrete #weddingsincrete #weddingideas #greekwedding #getmarriedingreece #greekislands #frenchwedding #weddingdecor #weddingcake

Jun 4

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What was supposed to be a stormy day, turned into the peaceful and elegant execution of the most romantic day for Cecilie and Marc. 
Their Chania vintage “old school” venue was transformed into a place of celebration with all adds on to make sure it felt festive and wedding style atmosphere, mixing Greek vibes and French chic. 
Walking distance ceremony from the beach to the terrace overlooking the smooth surface of Aegean adorned with festoon lights, classy family style tables, dark night sky blown by fireworks show and one fruity cake that all the attending kids loved tasting with their fingers and hands on🩷 It was a true Greek island wedding day for all! 
Planning: @creteforlove & @ceremonize_wedding_planner 
Styling and concept: @creteforlove 
Images: @andreas_markakis  #mygreekwedding #weddingincrete #weddingsincrete #weddingideas #greekwedding #getmarriedingreece #greekislands #frenchwedding #weddingdecor #weddingcake

La cérémonie du mariage onirique!
It was all that Marc & Cecilie, our Parisian love birds wanted!
On the beach below their hotel, they exchanged their vows in between friends’ warm speeches, love songs and lots of laughs!
From Paris with love to Chania, they didn’t miss the moment and cherished it with a champagne tower sur le sable🌊☀️🇬🇷
Planning: @creteforlove & @ceremonize_wedding_planner
Images: @andreas_markakis

#cérémoniedumariage #frenchdestinationwedding #creteweddings #ceremonie #ceremoniesurlaplage #beachwedding #chaniawedding #weddinginspiration

Jun 3

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La cérémonie du mariage onirique! 
It was all that Marc & Cecilie, our Parisian love birds wanted! 
On the beach below their hotel, they exchanged their vows in between friends’ warm speeches, love songs and lots of laughs! 
From Paris with love to Chania, they didn’t miss the moment and cherished it with a champagne tower sur le sable🌊☀️🇬🇷
Planning: @creteforlove & @ceremonize_wedding_planner 
Images: @andreas_markakis  #cérémoniedumariage #frenchdestinationwedding #creteweddings #ceremonie #ceremoniesurlaplage #beachwedding #chaniawedding #weddinginspiration

Long awaited beautiful and intimate Cretan villa celebration for Emma & Nathan!
In this peaceful garden style wedding with smooth waters of infinity pool and seaside on the horizon, our couple and their beloved ones gathered to eat, drink and enjoy the purest feelings of love and friendship!
From Canada, through London, it was trip for everyone worth taking to Chania on the island of Crete!
Thank you @whitewillowphoto for capturing those soft moments!
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Our bride: @emmaknightennis

#villaweddingcrete #fairylightwedding #gardenweddingcrete #intimategreekwedding #weddinginspiration #weddingchania #greekwedding #privatesmallweddinggreece

May 26

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Long awaited beautiful and intimate Cretan villa celebration for Emma & Nathan! 
In this peaceful garden style wedding with smooth waters of infinity pool and seaside on the horizon, our couple and their beloved ones gathered to eat, drink and enjoy the purest feelings of love and friendship! 
From Canada, through London, it was trip for everyone worth taking to Chania on the island of Crete! 
Thank you @whitewillowphoto for capturing those soft moments! 
Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove 
Our bride: @emmaknightennis  #villaweddingcrete #fairylightwedding #gardenweddingcrete #intimategreekwedding #weddinginspiration #weddingchania #greekwedding #privatesmallweddinggreece

Planning a Mama Mia style wedding?
You must not miss this one for your ultimate inspiration while celebrating in Crete - rich in history, food, and gorgeous cozy venues - biggest and most diversified Greek island!:
- White & Aegean Blue Palette with Bougainvillea Pink for accents
- Greek lavish buffet catering Mediterranean Greek and Cretan flavors
- Traditional Greek dances, not missing Sirtaki (Zorba’s Dance)
- Sing along ABBA and partying under the garlands of festoon lights

Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Captured by: @andreas_markakis
Venue: @markakisestate
Bride: @irene.r.vik

#cretemamamia #mamamia #mamamiawedding #bouguenvillea #privatevenuecrete #weddingvenuecrete #boutiquevenues #greenwedding #springweddings #creteforlove #weddinginspiration

May 20

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Planning a Mama Mia style wedding?
You must not miss this one for your ultimate inspiration while celebrating in Crete - rich in history, food, and gorgeous cozy venues - biggest and most diversified Greek island!:
- White & Aegean Blue Palette with Bougainvillea Pink for accents
- Greek lavish buffet catering Mediterranean Greek and Cretan flavors
- Traditional Greek dances, not missing Sirtaki (Zorba’s Dance)
- Sing along ABBA and partying under the garlands of festoon lights  Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove 
Captured by: @andreas_markakis 
Venue: @markakisestate 
Bride: @irene.r.vik  #cretemamamia #mamamia #mamamiawedding #bouguenvillea #privatevenuecrete #weddingvenuecrete #boutiquevenues #greenwedding #springweddings #creteforlove #weddinginspiration

UNDER THE CHARM OF BOUGAINVILLEA
Here is the wedding storytelling for Irene and Kjell-Haakon with bougainvillea to be more than a backdrop.

It is a symbol—of Mediterranean warmth, of wild beauty, of love that flourishes in sunlight and endures through seasons.
The radiant colors of those ornamental vines are always eye catchers for perfect ambiance design and styling.

Images: @andreas_markakis
Planning and styling: @creteforlove
Bride: @irene.r.vik

#bougenvillea #bougenvilealovers #mediterraneanwedding #greekwedding #beachweddings #weddingincrete

May 18

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UNDER THE CHARM OF BOUGAINVILLEA
Here is the wedding storytelling for Irene and Kjell-Haakon with bougainvillea to be more than a backdrop.  It is a symbol—of Mediterranean warmth, of wild beauty, of love that flourishes in sunlight and endures through seasons.
The radiant colors of those ornamental vines are always eye catchers for perfect ambiance design and styling.  Images: @andreas_markakis 
Planning and styling: @creteforlove 
Bride: @irene.r.vik  #bougenvillea #bougenvilealovers #mediterraneanwedding #greekwedding #beachweddings #weddingincrete

Happy Mother’s Day to all mamas!
I was lucky to sign in for this journey and my dream came true❤️
There is no better lesson in life and no other unconditional love for me!
She teaches me to be a better and stronger person every day!
She taught me that we all have only one life and it must be cherished and respected!
I take her to museums, introduce to things dear to my heart and soul and she patiently teaches me to play video games (that I have no ambition to win🤭).
She is my companion and great student.
I love travelling with her and can’t wait for next and next and next adventures to come to continue this precious role I was given!
I’m also blessed to share this journey along with devoted and wise fatherhood by @andreas_markakis !
Penelope, the girl who is showing me what motherhood means!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY have I said?

#mothersday❤️ #unconditionallove #inlove #lovelessons #dreamcometrue❤️

May 11

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Happy Mother’s Day to all mamas! 
I was lucky to sign in for this journey and my dream came true❤️
There is no better lesson in life and no other unconditional love for me! 
She teaches me to be a better and stronger person every day! 
She taught me that we all have only one life and it must be cherished and respected! 
I take her to museums, introduce to things dear to my heart and soul and she patiently teaches me to play video games (that I have no ambition to win🤭). 
She is my companion and great student. 
I love travelling with her and can’t wait for next and next and next adventures to come to continue this precious role I was given! 
I’m also blessed to share this journey along with devoted and wise fatherhood by @andreas_markakis ! 
Penelope, the girl who is showing me what motherhood means!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY have I said?  #mothersday❤️ #unconditionallove #inlove #lovelessons #dreamcometrue❤️

Cretan food is one of the best in the world because…

🫒 It is fresh, simple and local

🫒 It loves its olive oil

🫒 It is full of flavors due to the quality of its ingredients

🫒 It is social and traditions rooted

🫒 It is good for you 😁

Want to dine like a king without an extravagant bill, then Crete is your next stop and ultimate destination for wedding, family gathering or any personal occasion.

We are impatient to share all those choices with you, introducing Cretan cuisine and its customised versions for all types of tastes🇬🇷

#cretancuisineatitsbest #cretanfoods #greekfood #mediterraneanfood #foodwedding #privatevents #weddingincrete #foodlovers #weddingdinner #destinationweddingcrete

Apr 29

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Cretan food is one of the best in the world because…  🫒 It is fresh, simple and local  🫒 It loves its olive oil  🫒 It is full of flavors due to the quality of its ingredients  🫒 It is social and traditions rooted  🫒 It is good for you 😁  Want to dine like a king without an extravagant bill, then Crete is your next stop and ultimate destination for wedding, family gathering or any personal occasion.  We are impatient to share all those choices with you, introducing Cretan cuisine and its customised versions for all types of tastes🇬🇷  #cretancuisineatitsbest #cretanfoods #greekfood #mediterraneanfood #foodwedding #privatevents #weddingincrete #foodlovers #weddingdinner #destinationweddingcrete

For those who search and crave for:

🔵 Breathtaking views

🟡 Historical Architecture

🔵 Traditional Greek vibes mixed with modern facilities

🟡 Beach front locations

🔵 Private villas and hotels for stay and celebrations

🟡 Historical, rustic and elegant venues

🔵 Long summers and mild winters

🟡 Authentic secrets of Mediterranean cuisine

Want to learn more?
Send us an email to [email protected] to talk to our experts on Cretan events and private soul fulfilling experiences 💙

#chaniadestinationsforweddinds #chaniaevents #chaniaplanner #bestofchania #creteevents #weddingincrete #experiencechania #creteforlove #chaniaexperience #creteideas

Apr 27

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For those who search and crave for:  🔵 Breathtaking views  🟡 Historical Architecture  🔵 Traditional Greek vibes mixed with modern facilities  🟡 Beach front locations  🔵 Private villas and hotels for stay and celebrations  🟡 Historical, rustic and elegant venues  🔵 Long summers and mild winters  🟡 Authentic secrets of Mediterranean cuisine  Want to learn more? 
Send us an email to info@creteforlove.com to talk to our experts on Cretan events and private soul fulfilling experiences 💙  #chaniadestinationsforweddinds #chaniaevents #chaniaplanner #bestofchania #creteevents #weddingincrete #experiencechania #creteforlove #chaniaexperience #creteideas
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