Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, destination wedding, honeymoon, or even an adventure trip, the magnificent country of Greece should be on your travel bucket list. And why shouldn’t it be? The clear skies and azure waters are some of the most captivating sights in the world. The dome-shaped cobalt structures with clean white walls are the first things you envision when you close your eyes.
The Romanos Resort, Costa Navarino, Peloponnese
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Costa Navarino is located in Messinia, in the southwest of the Peloponnese. It is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, with some of the most unspoiled spots in the Mediterranean. The estate’s surroundings show off awe-inspiring, dramatic beauty and a rich cultural heritage preserved and maintained for around 4,500 years. Despite being a luxury location, Costa Navarino and The Romanos Resort uphold high environmental and social responsibility standards. The region has been voted one of the 20 best destinations globally by the editors of the National Geographic Traveler. It prides itself on being a prime sustainable destination for holidays.
The award-winning property facilitates 321 rooms, suites, and villas, with fragrant gardens, golf, and sea views, overlooking the beautiful Ionian water. Opulent textures of cream marble and wood complement the contemporary elements, allowing you to experience luxury like you haven’t before. The hotel provides various complimentary services before and after the ceremony, including an overnight suite for the couple decorated with flowers and an exclusive gift, a bottle of champagne and strawberries, and an in-bed breakfast. With a spa day for all your guests, set menus and cake options, and indoor and outdoor tailored venues to meet your unique style, the hotel ensures you have a relaxed time.
Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection, Santorini
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A majestic cliff-top wedding in the beautiful Santorini is a dream turned into reality when it’s at Grace Hotel. Say your vows against the beautiful scene of the setting sun and immerse yourself in a world of exquisite elegance. You can cruise the Aegean Sea in a private yacht, indulge in a wine tasting experience, and discover some of the best beaches here on the Caldera coastline. Discover Santorini’s most famous spots and hidden gems, including the black sand, white sand, and red sand beaches, and soaring cliffs. The villa gives you access to a private pool and gazebo and an outdoor fireplace on an expansive split-level terrace, perfect for relaxing before your big day.
Tie the knot at the top of a volcano 363 meters above sea level, with uninterrupted ocean views for a secluded union. Collecting volcanic elements and combining the black and white sand from the shores of Santorini beaches during your unity ceremony, you will be able to engage in a unique experience of coming together in marriage. Experience the grace of Greece with highly personalized services offered to provide you with the best and most comfortable stay and create distinctive moments. The coastal settings help enhance the most fairytale-like elements of your wedding. The hotel offers welcome drinks and farewell brunches, accommodating special wedding events like bridal parties with wonderful venues. A world-class dining team will help prepare a custom menu with the best local produce, and a dedicated team of professionals is available to help plan and personalize your big day. Music and entertainment, technical assistance including floral, decor, photography and lighting, welcome gifts, and spa services are among the many services provided for making your dream wedding happen.
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Crete
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An ethereal coastal setting that captures you from the very first moment, Elounda Beach Estate’s location and the atmosphere leaves all guests mesmerized with sun-kissed tranquility. Their promotional wedding package gives you a first-rate experience with many venue options, including splendid skylines, endless sea views, and flourishing gardens for a whimsical wedding. The team caters to all your wedding requirements, including arrangements for your marriage documents, a civil or religious ceremony, boutiques and boutonnieres, and music. A complimentary room for the wedding day preparation and an upgrade for the newlywed, relaxing massages, bridal hairdressing and makeup, cocktail ideas, photographers and videographers, firework shows, and a wedding cake are also available as part of the package. They also suggest ideas for wedding favors you can give your guests. Whether big or small, every detail is looked at to ensure the entire ceremony runs as smoothly and beautifully as you imagined it to be.
Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Santorini
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Located in one of the most romantic places in the world with evocative settings nestled in pristine landscapes, Mystique Hotel is a popular destination favored by couples planning their honeymoon or other romantic escapes. And why not? Located on the majestic cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, the island hotel is a great place to experience a free-spirited, exclusive, and relaxed time, which is what you want before and on your wedding day. At Mystique, you expose yourself to the natural world, allowing yourself to explore the vastness of nature. Elegance, tradition, high-end services, and authentic experiences are what the hotel prides itself on offering.
All the suites and villas face the ocean with terraces and interiors that allow more natural light to flow in. Wedding specialists help organize all the aspects of a memorable ceremony against a painted canvas of nature for a backdrop. With beauty and wellness treatments, bridal parties, and beautiful venue options, every moment will be made memorable for you. Luxury suites show off traditional Cycladic architecture and give you privacy with services that ensure your requirements are met for the most comfortable stay.
Elysium Resort & Spa, Rhodes
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This premium 5-star Delux beachfront hotel is the epitome of luxury living and contemporary architecture, with panoramic glass elevators and a large garden lagoon. Restaurants and bars give you the best of Rhodes dining with freshly hand-picked ingredients, and the elite club floors allow you to access exclusive privileges with the best possible care. Every room faces the sea, a stunning view to take in and appreciate. Its creme de la creme accommodation with modern interiors and in-room facilities provide extreme comfort to make you feel at home. An experienced team is ready to organize private celebrations like your bachelor parties and wedding ceremonies, even anniversaries and vow renewals.
Opt for buffets, cocktails, BBQ feasts, or even customize your menu to your pallet. Regarding entertainment, the hotel is equipped to arrange for DJs or live bands, even ballets if that interests you. Floral arrangements, photography and video, and limo services are also available on request. Their planners are ready to work closely with you to ensure all your requirements are met in the best way possible. They offer multiple venues to host your reception, like the Sense Bar lounge, Nobel Gourmet Restaurant, or by the beach. The Sense Bar rooftop’s unique setting gives you the privacy you need and lets you enjoy the panoramic view in a prestigious romantic atmosphere. At the Nobel Gourmet, the romantic mood is enhanced by the soft melodies of the piano, making every moment special and unforgettable. The beach is another great option for your reception party, celebrating your union with loved ones under the beautiful sky and soft breeze from the sea.
Mitsis Alila Resort & Spa, Rhodes
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Get ready to experience ultra-luxury living at Mitsis Alila with its all-inclusive 5-star service and exquisite views. It is a member of the Mitsis Premium Collection and has an outstanding architectural design that leaves you in jaw-dropping wonderment. The resort prides itself in having 8 a la carte restaurants and 5 bars to delight guests with tastes from all over the globe. Concierge service, VIP transportation, and entertainment programs elevate the experience of guests staying here, with each of their 314 lavish rooms exceptionally decorated and looked after. These rooms envelop you in tranquility and modernity, decorated to meet your highest standards of comfort and class. The site has a broad spectrum of options to meet your personal requirements for a spectacular wedding at the resort. With stunning views, elite dining, top-notch hospitality, and several options the Mitsis team provides for a personalized wedding experience, Mitsis Alila is the ideal destination wedding venue for you.
Out Of The Blue Capsis Elite Resort, Crete
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Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort is set on its own private peninsula, giving it the advantage of being surrounded by the midnight blue waters of the Aegean Sea. The resort offers medical wellness, all-suite hotels, bungalows, private pool villas, and extraordinary facilities that define timeless luxury. It is enclosed with a lush botanical garden that grows organic produce like fruits, herbs, and flowers, covering many of their needs in the most sustainable and environment-friendly way possible. This gives the resort a unique status of being luxurious and environment-conscious at the same time. The location makes for an iconic setting perfect for a dreamy indoor or outdoor celebration, and the beachfront venue is ready to organize a tailored wedding experience at their onsite chapel, the garden, or the clear beach. Their wedding team is a group of experts, here to accommodate all your preferences and organize your honeymoon after you have tied the knot.
The resort presents couples with multiple packages to select from, with all marriage documentations taken care of. The Civil Package caters to a Civil Ceremony arranged at the City Hall of Heraklion, with access to private transportation, a decorated suite, and welcome services, including the bride’s boutique and groom’s boutonniere. The hotel also provides flowers, champagne, and a wedding cake. There are also arrangements for an Orthodox ceremony if you wish to have a religious union. The Blue Diva Deck is perfect for a cliffside celebration party overlooking the ocean. The private restaurants provide incomparable services with flavors from all over Greece. This destination venue is the epitome of timeless luxury.
Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa, Mykonos
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Saint John Hotel welcomes its guests to an unforgettable experience with its magnificent private beach on the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. With the property resting on the Agios Ioannis coastline that stretches for 20,000 meters and with Mykonos attracting many tourists from the world over, Saint John knows how to please their guests with fine hospitality. Its reputation of high-class services and gastronomy is world-renown and is what appeals to visitors from all over. The state-of-the-art facilities are complemented well by the scenic beauty of the ocean, capturing you with its mystic charm. 136 ultra-luxurious rooms, 9 exclusive suites, and 3 villas give you plenty of options you can choose from for your romantic getaway moments. Whether you prefer garden views or a room overlooking the ocean, or perhaps even enjoy your time in a private infinity pool, select the perfect accommodation for a relaxed time. Arrangements for guests are also carried smoothly at the deluxe Mykonos hotel. Other programs like cocktails and receptions with five-course dinners are all planned out by the hotel’s event organizers.
The star couple is pampered with complimentary services at the spa and beauty center. All aspects of the ceremony are taken care of, from the decor to the oceanfront suite for the bride and groom as part of the package. The beautiful white-washed chapel Agia Fotini serves as the idyllic romantic setting to help create precious moments you won’t ever forget. With highly personalized service from one of the best Mykonos beach hotels, you can sit back and watch your vision unfold into a picture-perfect reality.
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa, Crete
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The Stella Island Luxury Resort and Spa holds 225 rooms and villas with the finest hospitality for your comfort, including an overwater bungalow. The resort brings you its signature spa treatment and culinary expertise to maintain a premium feel throughout your stay. Bachelor parties, wedding ceremonies, receptions, all things weddings are taken on by their team of experts who never fail to put up an opulent set up for your special day. Whether you choose to have an intimate ceremony or an elaborate celebration, informal or religious, your needs are well-catered to. Flowers, music, audiovisual equipment, and authentic gastronomy are arranged for you and your guests to relish in, along with spectacular views that surround you. It is the ultimate sanctuary for your most memorable moments.
Blue Palace Elounda Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
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A welcoming place with bungalows, suites, and villas dotted around a slope and overlooking a beautiful bay; Blue Palace is the place to be when you speak your vows. The 143-acre space has rooms that open up to extended verandas exposed to the warm sun, most of them coming with private pools to relax in. At Blue Palace, you will be able to take in outstanding views of one of the longest beaches in Crete fringed with olive trees. The hotel amenities like sun loungers on large patios and balconies are curated for a lavish living. This includes 52 suites, 4 private villas, and 142 private pools. Individually designed spaces emanate tranquility and sophistic aesthetic with eclectic artwork, historical detail, and their nature-inspired palette. Celebrate life’s most momentous occasion against the spellbinding Mediterranean beauty, in one of the onsite chapels, in a very intimate setting.
Make your nuptials more special and unique by planting an olive tree to symbolize fertility and long life. You can visit your tree on other special occasions like your anniversary. A comprehensive offering of wedding day details from the Romance Department takes you on an exquisite journey of planning your big day, and later, even your honeymoon. Flowers, a personalized menu and a wedding cake, a salon, spa, and beauty services, and even a pressing service are all available to ensure you are happy and pampered with the best care. Also included in these services are live music and entertainment, fireworks, photo, and video. Every detail is carefully handled for you to have an exceptional time at the resort.
Aquagrand Exclusive Delux Resort, Rhodes
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Another seafront venue that you absolutely cannot miss is the Aquagrand Resort in Lindos. This luxury hotel echoes authentic Mediterranean living with lush landscaping and limitless views and is one of Greece’s most romantic hotels. Take advantage of the luxe suites of Aquagrand, from where guests are met with a striking view of Navarone Bay. You can also indulge in a couple’s spa on the beach or gazebo for a truly serene feeling. The many options allow you to select the perfect type of setting and details for your dream wedding. Choose between their Aqua Pearl, Aqua Marine, and Aqua Azzur wedding options for an elegant and stylish celebration. The Aquagrand events team is here to work closely with you and design the wedding you’ve always wanted. They are professional and friendly and are happy to help you every step of the way, so you have time to create and cherish new memories and feel a sense of everlasting euphoria.
These magical hotels and resorts capture the true essence of Greece in the most luxurious way, bringing together all your wedding fantasies and giving life to your vision of a wonderful celebration. If you’re looking to have your destination wedding in Greece, visit these wonderful venues and let your mind be blown away by it all.
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