Best Santorini Wedding venues
Santorini Island located on the southern side of the Aegean Sea in Greece is a part of the Cyclades island complex. A land known for its stunning caldera, romantic beaches, and aesthetic sunset is truly a dream destination for getting hitched. A Destination wedding in Santorini is truly heavenly. When you look at the mythological architecture and picturesque villages of Santorini. You will be able to sense a trail of happiness and peace. Hence it is so much perfect for you. Also, there are plentitude of Santorini wedding venues to explore.
The most iconic view in Greece is the astonishing blue dome towers with stark white villages above the sea. The Aegean Sea surrounded by hills and mountains is an idyllic backdrop for weddings. Wander around monasteries carved into the cliffs and shop precious gems at the market making weddings in Santorini a remarkable one.
If you want a magnificent dream destination for your big fat wedding. Go for Santorini!
There are numerous splendid locations on this beautiful island where you can host your big fat wedding, be it a beach wedding or a royal ballroom wedding in Santorini.
1)DANA VILLAS
Imagine your wedding in a dreamy land! how splendid it will be. Yes! the place is right here at Dana Villas. Santorini wedding in Dana Villas offers you picturesque views of the Caldera and Santorini sunset. It offers a volcano view in Firostefani, it cascades down the Santorini Caldera. Also, it offers a terrace with incredible views of the Caldera and Sunset. If you wish to have a luxurious wedding or more of an intimate wedding, Dana Villa is all yours.
Capacity: Dana Villas can accommodate up to 36 guests wedding ceremony and 24 guests for the wedding reception.
In-house chairs, curtains, decor, etc. Be ready for a splendid party with music and dance here. Relishing cuisines, delicious cakes, and soothing beverages are all available under the roof.
2)THEROS BEACH BAR
Magical weddings are not just dreams, they can happen right here at Theros Beach Bar. An exquisite Santorini wedding venue with the setting of breathtaking beach views. Imagine owing to each other under the full moon!
Theros Beach Bar is a hidden gem of southern beaches in Santorini. It is an ideal and secluded place for weddings and receptions. Moreover, it is a seafront complex with lounge beds and a beach bar along with a restaurant.
Capacity: It is ideal to host a wedding or reception and has a seating capacity of 200.
There are no personalized wedding services, you can have your own wedding planners. There are several packages and relative durations, you have to choose any one of the packages to host the wedding. In-house catering is available for up to 40 guests. You can have an outside vendor for your big fat wedding. While DJ and music are played throughout the event. Hence, you can have a wedding as unique as your own in this magical venue.
3)SANTO WINERY- A STUNNING SANTORINI WEDDING VENUE
Dreaming about an ideal Destination wedding in Santorini? Santo Winery gives you a splendid backdrop of the scene volcano and the cerulean Aegean Sea. It is one of the most popular wedding venues on Santorini Island. This stunning venue included rich decoration, a Wedding Gazebo with a white veil, and white Chiavari chairs. In-house DJ, etc. Therefore, Have a splendid Grand wedding here!
Capacity: Santo Winery holds up to 120 guests in a seating banquet. The prices are charged by the hour.
4)PYRGOS RESTAURANT
The scenic ambiance and marvelous views of the Island from Pyrgos Restaurant will surely melt your heart and soul. It was established around 20 years ago. So enjoy your wedding with experienced hands. It provides four unique sites to host your wedding. Each is different from the others. You can have an indoor or outdoor wedding according to your preference. Lush gardens and scenic views are plus outdoor sights. While contemporary infrastructure with modern services is for indoor events.
Capacity: Outdoor can host a party for up to 150 guests. Upstairs up to 60 guests. Downstairs for 500 and ground floor for 100 persons.
5)CANAVES OIA
Get ready for a nuptial out of a fairy tale. With Breathtaking views of the caldera and Aegean sea and twinkling stars, Canaves Oia will surely make your Santorini wedding a Fairy tale. Wedding ceremonies are hosted on a balcony with splendid views.
Capacity: It can hold up to 30 guests.
6)SANTORINI GEM
Santorini Gem is an estate surrounding lush gardens and immense trees. With majestic views and thrilling ambiance. It offers indoor banquet areas and stunning outdoor sites to host your wedding. Truly an amazing place with delicious delicacies, music, and dance. Experience a magical destination wedding in Santorini!
Capacity: Besides, it is held on the terrace or poolside the venue can accommodate up to 150 guests.
7)LAZE SANTORINI
This spectacular Santorini Wedding venue is truly located beside Baxedes Beach. With the views of the Majestic, the Aegean Sea holds your hands and takes a vow. Wedding ceremonies are held on the beachfront deck of the poolside. Also, other features include convenient parking, In-house catering. Open bar, DJ services, etc. Have the wedding of your dream here indeed.
Capacity: Laze Santorini can accommodate up to 350 guests.
8)CALDERA’S DOLPHINS
A truly crystal clear scenic view of the Caldera and volcano is a specialty of Caldera’s Dolphins. Therefore, Enjoy modern services and technologies like video conferencing and much more indeed. Other services include splendid views and DJ services. Dining, Bar, and Buffet areas, parking spaces, etc.One of the best Santorini wedding venues.
Capacity: This place warm-heartedly welcomes up to 60 guests.
Santorini Island will be always the best choice for your dream wedding. Also, we blissfully plan to add more hues to your splendid ceremonies. Hence, we take care of all your wedding commitments in the most sincere and best way.
9)LE CIEL SANTORINI
Le Ciel, located in picturesque Imerovigli in Santorini Greece offers a breathtaking view of Santorini, the volcano, and the magical sunset of Greece. Also, it boasts a large terrace for your Romantic wedding ceremony. It offers various outdoor and Indoor spaces with delish cuisine. You can host your wedding ceremony on the caldera view terrace which overlooks the Volcano and the Aegean Sea. A wedding banquet can be hosted in the restaurant as it is spacious enough to accommodate more guests.
Capacity: Wedding ceremony 80/120 seated & floating, Reception -80 guests
10) SANTORINI PRINCESS LUXURY SPA HOTEL
Santorini Princess Luxury Spa Hotel is located in Imerovigil, a beautiful village in Santorini and it is one of the best wedding hotels. Host your weddings in Caldera, pool, restaurant, or in an open-air lounge.
The most unique wedding space at Santorini Princess is The restaurant and open-air lunger above the swimming pool. Also, you can choose any kind of entertainment -DJ, live music, dancers, fireworks, and so on.
Capacity: It can hold up to 35 guests.
11)SANTA IRINI CHAPEL
Santa Irini Chapel also known as Agia Irini, is a traditional whitewashed chapel. Exchange wedding vows and say “I Do” with a picturesque backdrop of the caldera and the Aegean Sea, it is the ideal wedding venue in Santorini.
Host the wedding ceremony at Sunset, on the terrace high above the Caldera cliffs of Santorini, overlooking the volcano and Cycladic architectural style. In this wedding venue, there are many exotic spots to have your unique and sensational photographs.
Capacity: 60/100 seated & floating guests.
12)OCEANIDS ESTATE
Oceanids Estate is a unique Santorini beach wedding venue. Dating back it was an old tomato factory in 1937 and it was formed from volcanic rock. Now it’s a Santorini wedding venue, renovated keeping its old style intact.
It is just a 2-minute drive from Kamari, a seaside resort on the east side of the Island, and three minutes away from the airport. Oceanids Estate is perfect for a ceremony, receptions, and other events. It provides complete privacy, you can even party until early hours.
Capacity: It can accommodate up to 400 guests
13)ROCABELLA HOTEL
Host your romantic wedding ceremony on the caldera with a sunset as a backdrop. This is the ideal place to experience a magical destination wedding in Santorini.
Rocabella Hotel overlooks Caldera, volcano, and other islands and it is one of the most sought-after wedding venues by couples. Also, this wedding venue in Santorini hosts heterosexual and same-sex couples’ weddings. Choose and book your entertainment be it DJ, Fireworks, dancers, etc.
Capacity: Rocabella Hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Blissful plans, Wedding planner in Greece wishes you to have a wedding as unique as you. Contact us for more details!
Climate & Beaches
What is the best time to get married in Santorini?
Most of the time Santorini’s breathtaking views are intact. Santorini has pleasant weather for 8 months of the year and the best and ideal time to get married here is from April to October. In these months you can feel the warmth of the lands beneath and the bright sky above.
Beaches
Santorini beaches are the most surprising element in Europe. Its sand color ranges from Red to White and even black with deep blue waters.
Eros Beach has the finest black sand, Perissa Beach has a number of cafes lined along its shores, and Beaches in Northern Oia can not be easily spotted, it’s wild with unparalleled beauty.
Legal formalities for foreigners to get married in Santorini
Like any other place in Greece, to get married in Santorini you need to get the marriage license approved by your concerned consulate. In the case of religious marriage, this license is provided by the priest. It would help if you also had a valid passport and an attested birth certificate copy. Search for detailed legal formalities required to get married in Santorini thoroughly. For more details click here.
FAQ's on Destination Wedding in Santorini
1) How much does it cost to get married in Santorini?
Cost depends on your requirements & Santorini’s exclusive, the weddings here are a little pricier than in other parts of Greece. We offer Santorini wedding packages tailored to your needs, contact us to discuss this in detail.
2) How to reach Santorini?
Athens the Capital of Greece is connected to the USA, UK, and Canada by direct International Flights, you can fly from Athens to Santorini.
Also, you can board a ferry to reach Santorini. This is a well-connected island and easy to reach. There are plenty of domestic and International flights to Thira International Airport and ferries arrive at the New port of the Island of Athinios.
3)Can you get married on the beach in Santorini?
Yes! You can. There are beach wedding venues in Santorini, you can explore and choose yours.