Destination Weddings

Crete

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At a glance

Marrying in Crete

Crete gives couples mountain villages, wild beaches and some of the best food and wine in Greece. It is big enough for a full week of celebrations, with two airports and direct flights from the UK.

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Best timeMay to Jun, Sep

Warm sea without August crowds

Flight timeAbout 4 hours

Direct from London to Heraklion or Chania in season, April to October

VisaNo visa

Up to 90 days in 180, EES biometric checks apply

Legal weddingLegally binding

Civil or Orthodox. You need apostilled birth certificates and a Certificate of No Impediment, officially translated into Greek

Top tipPick the right airport

Fly into Chania for the west of the island and Heraklion for the east. The drive between them takes over two hours

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

11 venues in Crete

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Crete wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner