Wedding traditions of Santorini
A volcanic island where small whitewashed chapels host weddings over the caldera.
Santorini draws couples from around the world who marry with the sunset over the Aegean. Orthodox ceremonies in a chapel take place alongside civil ceremonies at the town hall.
A wedding here
Many destination couples marry in a chapel at Oia or Imerovigli with an Orthodox priest or a civil celebrant. Local people also marry in the island churches with their families.
Food and music
Fava, tomato fritters and grilled fish are served. A violin and laouto, a lute, may lead the dance.
Wedding customs of Santorini
Also part of it, and being written: Santorini (The island.), Greek wedding (Customs of Greek weddings.), Stefana (The wedding crowns.), Laouto (A lute used at celebrations.).
A wedding trail idea for Santorini
- Oia The village best known for sunsets.
- Imerovigli Cliff chapels.
- Fira The main town with the municipal office.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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