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Villas and estate weddings

  • From New York to stone villa in Crete, a romantic escape Lily & Jesus
  • Cretan Delicacies and Live Music Pre-Wedding Party at Markakis Estate Boutique Cretan villa pre-wedding
  • Breathtaking sea view villa wedding in Chania Crete Alison and Harrison
  • Vibrant Elopement: Crete's Essence at the Delightful "Markakis Estate" Boutique Venue Jennie & Alex
  • Celebrating Love in the Heart of Crete: Unforgettable Wedding at Markakis Estate Oksana & Andrew
  • Historical Chania Old Town wedding Marissa and Jack
  • Panoramic Aegean Views: A Tale of Unity For Same Sex Marriage in Crete Niki & Katy
  • Lavishly modern four-day wedding in Western Crete Thea & Leandro
  • Colorful mid-October beach wedding and Estate reception in western Crete Dagmara and Piotr
  • Elegant Beach Wedding with a Private Villa Reception Lissa and George
  • Early Summer Boho Beach Wedding in Crete Hannah and Michael
  • Autumn minimal island wedding in Crete with white touches Jaimie and Ayrton
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STUBBORNLY TIMELESS WITH NEW TRENDS

Chartreuse and violet are emerging as a standout color trend for 2026—and it’s one we truly love. Bold yet refined, this unexpected pairing brings a fresh sense of vivacity while remaining effortlessly elegant. Together, they strike a rare balance: expressive without being overpowering, modern while staying deeply timeless.
Set against the raw beauty of Crete’s natural environment—olive groves, stone textures, golden light, and the endless blue—chartreuse and violet feel perfectly at home. They enhance the landscape rather than compete with it, adding depth, contrast, and a sophisticated pop of color. Classy, vibrant, and confidently enduring, this palette is for couples who want their wedding to feel alive, intentional, and beautifully unforgettable.
Wedding Trends 2026
Wedding colors that last
Wedding design
Chartreuse color for wedding
@weddinginspirations @weddingdesign @weddingcolors @weddingsincrete

credits:
planner & stylist: @creteforlove
venue: @markakisestate

photographer: @andreas_markakis
videographer: @eftihismakridis_filmmaker

bridal & party dresses: @katerina_mavromati_bridal_more
flowers: @tropikana_crete
wedding rentals: @feel_ultra_event_rentals
luxury car rentals: @luxury_car_rent_midas

make up artist: @_makeupbyevy
hair stylist: @sofia_hairsalon_

models:
@fivigarouf
@maria_markoulaki
@annekristiinaa

Dec 23

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STUBBORNLY TIMELESS WITH NEW TRENDS 
Chartreuse and violet are emerging as a standout color trend for 2026—and it’s one we truly love. Bold yet refined, this unexpected pairing brings a fresh sense of vivacity while remaining effortlessly elegant. Together, they strike a rare balance: expressive without being overpowering, modern while staying deeply timeless.
Set against the raw beauty of Crete’s natural environment—olive groves, stone textures, golden light, and the endless blue—chartreuse and violet feel perfectly at home. They enhance the landscape rather than compete with it, adding depth, contrast, and a sophisticated pop of color. Classy, vibrant, and confidently enduring, this palette is for couples who want their wedding to feel alive, intentional, and beautifully unforgettable.
Wedding Trends 2026
Wedding colors that last
Wedding design
Chartreuse color for wedding
@weddinginspirations @weddingdesign @weddingcolors @weddingsincrete  credits:
planner & stylist: @creteforlove
venue: @markakisestate  photographer: @andreas_markakis
videographer: @eftihismakridis_filmmaker  bridal & party dresses: @katerina_mavromati_bridal_more
flowers: @tropikana_crete
wedding rentals: @feel_ultra_event_rentals
luxury car rentals: @luxury_car_rent_midas  make up artist: @_makeupbyevy 
hair stylist: @sofia_hairsalon_  models:
@fivigarouf
@maria_markoulaki
@annekristiinaa

Welcome Everyone to my Bat Mitzvah in Crete!

In Chania - The „crossroad of cultures”.
The place where diverse cultures meet, interact, and blend, creating new fusions, traditions, and identities.

One the most heart touching celebrations we are honoured to organise and participate in.

Thank you @jblechman, thank you @etzhayyimchania .

May such moments always connect us 💕

Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove
Video production: @andreas_markakis

#batmitzvah #chaniaevents #plannerincrete #privateeventschania #greekbarmitvah #chaniasynagogue #barmitzvah

Dec 13

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Welcome Everyone to my Bat Mitzvah in Crete!  In Chania - The „crossroad of cultures”. 
The place where diverse cultures meet, interact, and blend, creating new fusions, traditions, and identities.  One the most heart touching celebrations we are honoured to organise and participate in.  Thank you @jblechman, thank you @etzhayyimchania .  May such moments always connect us 💕  Planning, design and concept: @creteforlove 
Video production: @andreas_markakis  #batmitzvah #chaniaevents #plannerincrete #privateeventschania #greekbarmitvah #chaniasynagogue #barmitzvah

A small villa wedding for a beautiful couple all the way from Australia — intimate, sun-kissed, and filled with the people who matter most. 🌿✨
The olive-themed details blended perfectly with the villa’s charm, creating a soft, romantic atmosphere that felt like a world of its own.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds hopped into a vintage car for a dreamy beach drive, the ocean breeze carrying laughter and joy into the afternoon. And as the sun set, heart-spoken speeches filled the evening with stories, gratitude, and emotions that will be remembered forever.

A celebration that was simple, soulful, and unforgettable — just as love should be. 🤍

Planning, design & concept: @creteforlove
Video produced by: @andreas_markakis

#weddingincrete #weddinginrethymno #intimatedestinationweddings #creteweddings #weddingplannercrete

Dec 7

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A small villa wedding for a beautiful couple all the way from Australia — intimate, sun-kissed, and filled with the people who matter most. 🌿✨
The olive-themed details blended perfectly with the villa’s charm, creating a soft, romantic atmosphere that felt like a world of its own.  After the ceremony, the newlyweds hopped into a vintage car for a dreamy beach drive, the ocean breeze carrying laughter and joy into the afternoon. And as the sun set, heart-spoken speeches filled the evening with stories, gratitude, and emotions that will be remembered forever.  A celebration that was simple, soulful, and unforgettable — just as love should be. 🤍  Planning, design & concept: @creteforlove 
Video produced by: @andreas_markakis  #weddingincrete #weddinginrethymno #intimatedestinationweddings #creteweddings #weddingplannercrete

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

#cretewinter #cretedestinationwedding #chaniawedding #winterweddings #greecewinterwedding

Dec 1

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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  #cretewinter #cretedestinationwedding #chaniawedding #winterweddings #greecewinterwedding

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

#classywedding #timelesswedding #weddingalfresco #weddinginspiration #weddingincrete

Nov 29

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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  #classywedding #timelesswedding #weddingalfresco #weddinginspiration #weddingincrete

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

#greekwedding #chaniawedding #beachelopement #trashingyourweddingdress #elopementcrete #weddingday

Nov 22

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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  #greekwedding #chaniawedding #beachelopement #trashingyourweddingdress #elopementcrete #weddingday

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

#colorful #boldwedding #boldcolors #pinkweddingcake #creteelopement #weddingincrete #modernwedding

Nov 18

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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  #colorful #boldwedding #boldcolors #pinkweddingcake #creteelopement #weddingincrete #modernwedding

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

#jamesbondwedding #fashionweddingphotography #cretewedding #beachweddingportraits #weddingincrete #weddinginrethymno #vintagecar #weddingcar #bestweddingscrete

Nov 6

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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  #jamesbondwedding #fashionweddingphotography #cretewedding #beachweddingportraits #weddingincrete #weddinginrethymno #vintagecar #weddingcar #bestweddingscrete

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🇬🇷🇦🇺

#cretevillawedding #rethymnowedding #intimateweddings #weddingsincrete #mediterraneanwedding #islandwedding #oliveandwedding #olivedecor

Nov 5

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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🇬🇷🇦🇺  #cretevillawedding #rethymnowedding #intimateweddings #weddingsincrete #mediterraneanwedding #islandwedding #oliveandwedding #olivedecor

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]

#villawedding #rethymnowedding #creteplanner #smallvillawedding #boutiqueweddings #seaviewwedding #creteweddings

Oct 31

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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 info@creteforlove.com  #villawedding #rethymnowedding #creteplanner #smallvillawedding #boutiqueweddings #seaviewwedding #creteweddings
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