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The Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination

Rethymno has been blessed by the Gods with innate natural beauty, history, culture and tradition. A place where the contemporary way of life coexists in harmony with numerous customs and the rich heritage of the past. A dynamic region with lots of options for all seasons. Endless sandy beaches with crystal turquoise waters, natural gorges, hiking and bike paths all lead to an undiscovered beauty. A preserved Venetian Old Town, with its historic monuments from various eras including a strong renaissance influence, sets a friendly ambiance all hosted by locals, well known for their hospitality. These elements offer an unforgettable experience for all.

Rethymno Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination

Rethymno simply has it all!

Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.

In Rethymno, you can explore the remnants of brilliant civilizations, taste the exquisite traditional cuisine and stroll glorious beaches, admire impressive landscapes, blooming valleys and deep carved gorges. Rethymno contains beauties and treasures waiting for you to uncover and enjoy.

Take your love one by the hand and walk through the renaissance paths of the Old Town and feel like Romeo & Juliet taking in all the positive vibes of the city and its inhabitants.

Whether you dream of a sophisticated wedding or a relaxed beachfront ceremony, Rethymno offers you high standard facilities and services and along with experienced professional wedding organizers to make your special day exactly as you dreamed.

Rethymno Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination

Speak through your heart…

In Rethymno, high-end service is the standard. Taking the stress out of your wedding planning is our committed goal. With a great selection of wedding planning professionals, you are guaranteed to experience a stress-free process. Arranging everything from the décor, the music, the photographer, the desserts and the reception with peerless attention to detail. This includes arranging for the marriage application with the civil registry for you.

In Rethymno the locations and choices to personalize your wedding ceremony are unlimited. Here couples can choose to marry by following a traditional wedding in Rethymno’s Old Town, or maybe set the scene on a luxurious beach resort. For those who love the outdoors celebrate your wedding on one of the numerous spectacular sandy beaches of Rethymno exchanging your vows of love during the sunset. 

If you want to add a bit of historic Rethymno to your ceremony, bring to life this part of history by having your ceremony at the Venetian Fortress or at the Lighthouse. Taking into consideration the proposals from professional organizers, you will find the venue ready, willing and able to fulfill your desires.


Harmony and simplicity for your special day…

In a safe, family-friendly environment with endless dining options and the chance to participate in some of Rethymno’s very best activities and attractions, you have the elements for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you and your family and guests won’t forget. 

Rethymno offers a variety of quality restaurants and venues where you can enjoy the famous Cretan dishes as well as modern cuisine dishes that will fulfill your tastes.
It’s up to you and your guests to let the party continue at venue you have chosen or move everybody to a beach party to continue the festivities into the sunset. 

Another choice is to go downtown to the historic center overlooking the sea or enjoying the festive atmosphere at Rethymno’s exciting nightclubs. 

What makes Rethymno weddings so unique is the high-quality services that suits everyone’s budget giving you and your guests the opportunity to share unforgettable memories.

Rethymno Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination
Rethymno Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination

Legal certificates

Couples should get in contact with the Municipality of Rethymno before arriving in order to get information about the following certificates: Legal papers for civil weddings in Crete, Greece. For a legal wedding which will also be accepted in your country of origin, the following documents have to be presented to the Greek local authorities: Passport or valid Identity Documents of both the bride and groom, full birth certificates of both parties, certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage, divorce certificate / Decree Absolute (in a case of a divorce). All the documents must be translated in Greek. You will also need two witnesses during the ceremony.
Notice: In order to be legal all documents must be sent to us by fax or courier service 6 weeks before the wedding. Be sure that you will bring with you all the original documents. Couples must extend their stay in Crete for at least a working day after the wedding in order to complete and sign all legal documents in the local city hall.

All the license applications must be submitted to the Wedding Registry, represented by Mrs. Katerina Papadaki. 
Tel: +30 28313 41224 during office hours email:  [email protected]
Address : Town Hall, Koudourioti Av. 80, 74100 Rethymno


 
 








 


 
 








 


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Rethymno Perfect Wedding & Honeymoon Destination

City of Rethymno

You are invited to travel to areas, which are perhaps still unknown to the majority, and which are sometimes remote, but always magical and magnificent throughout the seasons. We recommend our visitors to see our picturesque villages through the eyes of the soul, try the Cretan cuisine, our wine and “tsikoudia”, participate in our revelries and festivities, but most importantly get to know our soul, our hospitality, the safe, untouched interior of the region, the other Rethymno.
 
Rethymno Guide       visitgreece2
small map of Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
 
Department of Tourism
  tourism (@) rethymno.gr
  +30 28310 21459
  +30 28310 21459
  21 El. Venizelou Str, 74100, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

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