FAQ - Getting Married In Santorini

West facing hotels in Ia have the ship ‘Bella Rosa’ sail past at sunset. Question - How much does it cost?
Answer - Weddings can be as small (a few thousand dollars), or as large, as you wish. We will work with you to get the greatest value and the best experience for you wedding.

Question - How many days should we plan on being in Santorini?
Answer - It is always good to get to Santorini a few days before the event, to check everything out. Many couples are joined by their families and spend several days together, before and after the wedding.

Question - What hotel in Ia (Oia) would you recommend?
Answer - There are many fine hotels in Ia (Oia). In order to make your event the best possible the things that need to be considered are:

1. How many people are in your party?
2. Do you want to get married at the hotel?
3. Are you willing to pay a surcharge to the hotel for the ceremony? (some hotels with more picturesque locations charge extra for the wedding facility).
4. What is your budget?

Question - Where do we have the reception?
Answer - Again, There are several options in Santorini. Many couples choose to have appetizers and drinks at the wedding site, and then move to the celebratory dinner (on donkeys). One of the finest restaurants in Ia (Oia) is Restaurant 1800.

Crowds line the path as the newly married couple rides donkeys to their reception. Question - Donkeys, did you say donkeys?
Answer - Yes, in the Greek tradition, the bride and groom ride on beautifully decorated donkeys through the town, after the wedding ceremony. This is often a highlight as crowds form along the pathway to wish the newlywed couple a happy new life. Often there are hundreds of people along the way. It is quite fun and exciting.

Question - Do you have pictures and stories about your weddings in Santorini?
Answer - Here are links to some of Markos' Santorini Weddings:

• Duke Shuman Wedding
• Los Angeles Times Newspaper Article
• Wilms Driscoll Wedding