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Weddings: Santorini
Overview:
The enchanting island of the Southern Aegean Sea is a
miracle. A blessed site of incredible beauty, created by the
most terrifying and violent disaster in nature. Its wild
beauty, unique architecture, black and red beaches, its
3,500 years old archaeological site at Akrotiri, its famous
wineries and its dramatically aesthetic sunsets attract
visitors to this tiny island from all over the world.
Santorini is perhaps the most stunning landscape the world
has to offer.
Santorini's unique wild beauty, its
breathtaking sunsets and romantic atmosphere all come together forming
the ideal place where lifelong memories are born. The marvelous dry
climate and constant sunshine create conditions that are perfect for
photographs and videos under an extraordinary variety of natural lights
and colors.
What a better place to celebrate your
very special day and begin your life together, than the romantic and
famous island of Santorini. The island offers a magnificent setting,
quality dining and entertainment, and a rich history to explore, dating
back to the Bronze Age.
Weddings
Packages:
The magical scenery provides the perfect location for you to begin your lives
together! Celebrate one of the most important days of your life enjoying
the intimate and magical atmosphere, scenic views and beautiful
beaches.
Civil and non-denominational religious commitment ceremonies are
available with a variety of wedding package options, locations, and
amenities. Catholic Weddings, Christian Weddings, Jewish Weddings,
Orthodox Weddings and Hindu Weddings are available upon request.
For more
information about available wedding packages, contact us.
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Accommodations:
Santorini offers a wide variety
of quality accommodations.
Besides the style and character of authentic island
architecture, the accommodation on Santorini is perfectly
organized with every modern convenience to meet the
requirements of you and your guests.
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Featured Hotels
Wedding Requirements:
Civil
Ceremony:
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Original
birth certificate for both bride and groom
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Certificate
of Non - Impediment (or a freedom to marry certificate) for both bride
and groom issued not more than 3 months prior to the wedding
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bride or groom is divorced, often a divorce certificate is also
required
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Photo copies
of passports
> All the above
documents (except the passports) are to be translated into Greek and
authenticated by your local Greek Embassy or Consulate.
The marriage
documents will need to be translated back to English and then registered
locally in the US.
Greek
Orthodox Ceremony:
In
addition to civil ceremony requirements, for Orthodox weddings the
following documents must also be received:
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Baptism
certificates stamped and signed by the local/regional archdiocese
bishop (at least one must be of Greek Orthodox faith)
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Document
from the church providing consent to marry.
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Documents must
be translated to Greek by the archdiocese or the Greek Consulate.
The couple needs to be in the city/town of marriage at least 5 days
prior to marriage in order to file the necessary paper work.
Catholic
Ceremony
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Birth
certificates
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Confirmation
certificates
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Certificate
with the assurance that you are free from any canonical impediment for
marriage
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Written
permission from a bishop allowing marriage to be performed out of your
parish, according to the 'canon 1115' of the 'Codex Juris Canonici'.
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Photo copies
of passports
All documents
should be translated to Greek at a consulate. Original copies in
both languages as well as copies of each should be on hand.
The marriage
documents will need to be translated back to English and then registered
locally in the US.
No documents
are required for renewal of vows. For Jewish and traditional Hindu
ceremonies please request information about required documentation.
travelive
Offers:
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LOCATION
SELECTION
Based on your preferences and budget
we work with you to find the best destination and location for your
wedding. We don't stop until we find the perfect destination for your
wedding.
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NEGOTIATING THE BEST RATE
Our travel expertise allows us to
work with hotels and resorts to lock in the best possible rates and
amenities for you and your guests.
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ON SITE WEDDING PLANNING
We put you in the hands on an on
location wedding coordinator that will work with you to plan the actual
ceremony, reception, and all related details.
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MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
You will be
assigned to a wedding coordinator who will take care of the travel
planning for you and all of your guests. We offer a complete array of
travel planning services for you and your guests. We can even offer
easy payment plans for guests who need some extra time.
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PERSONALIZED
WEBSITE
We offer a personalized website so
that you can announce your wedding and communicate with your guests.
Your photos, stories and registries can be listed on your website for
your guests. Honeymoon registries are also available. Website
services are complimentary with your destination wedding.
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Disclaimer:
Travelive
is dedicated to providing exceptional service and up to date
information. As laws and requirements change, we do not
guarantee that all information contained on this site
regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements are
completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making
marriage decisions on a particular destination, we recommend
you speak with a Travelive wedding consultant to verify
marriage laws and requirements before finalizing your
destination wedding plans.
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