Are you about to find a location for your destination wedding? Great! We are very happy you decided for a destination wedding – it has many advantages and we are sure you will enjoy your wending fully – not just your big day, but the whole stay abroad!
If you didn’t decide where you want to hold your destination wedding and you are thinking about Crete, let us share some reason why to choose Crete!
If you are deciding whether is destination wedding for you, check this article where we help you to take the decision.
THE DIVERSITY OF CRETE
This is the ultimate advantage of Crete.
It is a Greek island with the typical breathtaking scenery but at the same time it is the biggest Greek island – it provides unlimited options.
Options not only for where to hold the wedding ceremony, but where and how to spend the whole stay abroad for your destination wedding.
Beaches, olive tree groves, palm forests, mountains, vineyards, waterfalls, lakes, traditional villages, modern cities…. Everyone finds their interest In Crete!
It is also great if you come with a guests – and a big motivation for them to actually come to your wedding. They will explore the island and have really nice memories not just from your wedding but also from exploring local landscape and life. As well as you!
HIGH QUALITY OF SERVICES IN CRETE
If you already made some research about Crete, you certainly heard about Cretan hospitality. Which is truly unique (our own experience – we are half locals, half expats staying here thanks to locals!).
Crete is also slowly becoming very popular for destination weddings.
This combination (Cretan hospitality + booming market) refined the level of services here.
Cretan services are on a very high level and if you were maybe a little bit concerned about this (which you might be, reputation of southern countries is not good in these terms), it is not in place speaking about Crete.
Well, different story is for example for Santorini…. But when speaking about Crete, you will be amazed!
Also because as mentioned, we are mix of locals and local suppliers and the planning is done by us who originally come from Central Europe. = local knowledge and European management are combined.
Also, the wedding venues, accommodations and restaurants are on a truly very high quality level here! Don’t get confused – Crete is an island but with world class services.
GASTRONOMY
And when speaking about services…. Gastronomy is a big part!
Because it is... just AMAZING!
Meats, fresh vegetables, sea food & fish… Cretans love their land and food it creates. Crete is a gastronomy heaven.
Cretan land is very fertile and half of the locals are farmers (another half are working in tourism). And the taste provided by local fresh food is something for what people are returning to Crete!
Also, Cretans have their own traditional dishes! You will find moussaka, gyros and tzatziki here… but even much more!
Did you maybe already decide to hold your destination wedding in Crete?
CULTURE & HISTORY
We travelled the world before settling in Crete. And when we leave Crete… we are looking forward being back. Since coming to Crete, we didn’t find any better place where to stay and live. Why?
Because of the local culture and most importantly the people. And the way they are.
Consider that Crete is the crossroad of 3 continents - European, Asian and African. During the times a lot of newcomers was coming to Crete because of its position.
And many times the newcomers wanted to claim the land. Cretans were never into fighting. But they were fighting to protect their land.
Throughout the centuries it sharpened their character – which is very welcoming yet very strong.
Local people, also because of this history, have the right values. They are kind, warm, welcoming, generous, respectful and they have amazing passion for life.
Cretans appreciate small things and have respect for nature. And they take honest care of happiness of others.
And you can feel this spirit everywhere in Crete. You will feel amazing!
Just like us.
TRADITIONS
Crete is not just a touristic place.
In Crete, you will meet a loooot of locals! You can witness and experience the local life (which is captivating).
What we appreciate about Cretans a lot, is that they don’t try to keep their traditions alive…. THEY STILL LIVE THE TRADITIONS!
It is one of the places (especially in Europe) where locals still keep their habits, crafts and traditions. They kept them through history, just adjusted them to nowadays!
Dancing, music, celebrations… don’t miss it when you are here! Locals will be happy you are interested in their traditions!
VENDORS
We mentioned it already – destination weddings are becoming poplar in Crete.
Crete in general is very „used to weddings“. Because during summer, hundreds of weddings of locals are being held here!
When you consider the amount of weddings and their sizes, local market needed to adjust to it and cover the demand.
It means that a lot of very nice venues got build and a lot of vendors started their business.
What does it mean for you? Professionals will take care of your wedding. And you will be even able to choose from a lot of them!
Did we help you to decide where to hold your destination wedding? GREAT!
If you decided for Crete, we’d be more than happy to help you with your destination wedding here!
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