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Wedding planning services in Crete

Bringing Your Love Story To Life

You’re newly engaged and dreaming of a wedding in Crete. The idea feels exciting and full of promise — yet planning from abroad can quickly become overwhelming. Between unfamiliar logistics, local regulations, language differences, and countless decisions, it’s easy to feel unsure where to begin.

With experienced local guidance, the process becomes calmer and more intentional. We’re here to support you at every step and to bring your love story to life in Crete — with clarity, care, and trust.

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Guiding you from idea to ceremony

In a world of endless choice, we bring clarity. We guide you through the many options involved in planning a wedding in Crete, curating what truly matters and helping you choose what feels right for you. You can trust us, we have been there many times.

We believe that every couple and every love story are unique. Doesn’t matter if you plan a small family gathering or a few days of event, we treat you as unique customers. We don’t sell ready-made wedding packages. We give you options and ideas instead.

With over 15 years of experience in planning destination weddings in Crete and deep-rooted local connections, we build your celebration together from the scratch. The fact that we are local gives to our couples a lot of advantages such as discounts, sales, more attention from local vendors.

We handle every layer of the celebration from legal paperwork and venue scouting to floral design, catering, decor, guest logistics, and on-the-day coordination. You bring the love and the vision; we’ll bring it to life with intention and hear

Crete Within Weddings offers:

  • a full-scale wedding planning

  • a partial wedding planning

  • a-day-of-coordination

You’re welcome to explore our portfolio and, if it feels right, schedule a first conversation with us. It’s a relaxed, complimentary meeting — simply a space to talk through your ideas and see how your day in Crete might take shape.

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“We relied heavily on the team, and they never once let us down. CWW planners personally visited the venue, walked us through countless ideas, and helped us envision what could work best for the space. ”
— Elin Bassavand

What We Do — Tailored Wedding Planning Options

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Full-Scale Wedding Planning in Crete

Full-Scale Wedding planning in Crete

For couples who want complete guidance and peace of mind

Full-scale planning is for couples who wish to be gently guided through the entire journey — from the first ideas to the last candle burning low at the end of the night.

This service is ideal if you are planning from abroad, have limited time, or simply want to enjoy the process without carrying the weight of decisions and logistics.

What is included:

  • Venue research and selection across Crete

  • Budget creation and transparent cost guidance

  • Concept development, styling direction, and overall vision

  • Sourcing and coordinating trusted local vendors

  • Curating vendors provided by a couple

  • Legal or symbolic ceremony guidance (if needed)

  • Timeline creation and planning structure

  • Ongoing communication, consultations, and decision support

  • Full wedding day coordination and on-site presence

We take on the complexity — permits, logistics, vendor communication, and local nuances — so your experience remains calm, informed, and grounded.

Budgets vary depending on location, season, and scale.

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Partial Wedding planing

For couples who started planning but want expert local guidance

Partial planning is for couples who have already made some key decisions — often a venue or date — and feel ready for professional support to step in and bring everything into balance.

This service is flexible and shaped around what you already have and what you still need.

What is included:

  • Review of your existing plans and contracts

  • Completion of vendor sourcing where needed

  • Timeline refinement and logistics planning

  • Honest guidance based on real experience in Crete

  • Coordination with venues and local suppliers

  • Support in the months leading up to the wedding

  • On-the-day coordination and presence

We help connect the dots, avoid costly mistakes, and ensure nothing important is left unspoken or unseen.

Let’s Begin with a Conversation

Choosing a wedding planner is a relationship decision.
It starts with trust — built through listening, clarity, and shared values.

If you feel drawn to a wedding experience that is intentional, grounded, and shaped with care, we would love to hear your story.

→ Get in touch to explore your wedding in Crete.

FAQs

Do we need a planner if we already booked a venue?

Often, yes. A venue is only one part of the puzzle. We help coordinate vendors, timelines, and logistics so everything works together smoothly. Explore more thoughts here.

Can you help us plan from abroad?

Yes, of course. That’s what we do. Most of our couples live outside Greece. We offer clear communication and local coordination so you can plan with confidence, wherever you are. We use email, zoom calls and WhatsApp chat for being in touch with our couples when planning their wedding.

What’s the difference between full and partial planning?

Full planning means guidance from the very beginning. Partial planning is ideal if you’ve already started and need experienced local support to complete the process.

Do you plan legal and symbolic weddings?

Yes. We support legal, symbolic, spiritual, and personalized ceremonies and guide you through what’s realistically possible in Crete. Explore more about legal ceremonies here.

What happens after we contact you?

We invite you to a complimentary introductory meeting — a relaxed conversation to explore your vision and see if we’re the right fit.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. The first conversation is complimentary and purely informative.

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Wedding Day Coordination

For couples who planned independently and want to be present

Even the most well-planned wedding day needs someone holding the structure behind the scenes.

Day-of coordination is for couples who planned their wedding on their own, but want to let go on the day itself — knowing that timing, vendors, and flow are being quietly cared for.

What is included:

  • Final timeline review and adjustments

  • Vendor confirmations and coordination

  • On-site management of the wedding day

  • Handling of unexpected changes or issues

  • A calm, grounded presence from start to finish

So you can step into the day not as planners — but as partners, hosts, and human beings.

THE LIST OF SERVICES YOU CAN BOOK WITH US

A full-circle wedding experience from vision to vows and everything in between

Planning & Coordination

  • Guidance through all marriage documentation to ensure a smooth and valid ceremony in Greece.

  • Tailored venue suggestions based on your vision from beaches to wineries, mountains to olive groves. And not only!

  • Seamless management of every detail so you can be fully present.

Design & Aesthetics

  • A cohesive design vision for your ceremony and reception, minimal, wild, or romantically detailed.

    • Seasonal, locally sourced flowers for a natural and meaningful floral expression.

    • Artful cakes and dessert spreads from classic to contemporary with a Cretan twist.

  • Support in creating your wedding look - including bridal styling, groom’s attire, and even guest coordination.

  • RSVPs, invitations, signage, and more - especially helpful for larger guest lists.

Vendors & Atmosphere

  • Heartfelt ceremonies in alignment with your values and style.

  • Handpicked creatives to capture your day with emotion, elegance, and truth.

  • From live bands to DJs, local musicians to surprise performances - let the rhythm match your love.

  • Natural, radiant beauty with professional stylists who understand the Cretan light.

Guest Experience

  • Hotel and villa recommendations near your venue, tailored to your guests' needs.

  • Smooth arrivals and departures — including airport shuttles and wedding day transport.

  • Welcome dinners, beach parties, or local tastings - designed to make guests feel at home.

  • Optional excursions for guests who want to explore the heart of Crete — its landscapes, flavors, and traditions.

RITUALS OF LOVE

Moments made just for two —
sunset dinners, secret beaches,
starlit wine, and soft laughter.

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TESTIMONIALS

LOVE NOTES from couples

  • We began planning our wedding with Sveta 2 years in advance. We knew we were in safe hands from the moment we met her. She recommended our chosen venue that we ultimately fell in with love with - and so did our guests.We thank her for recommending such amazing suppliers/vendors. You could really tell there was a great relationship between them all as the day ran so smoothly. And even if it didn’t behind the scenes, we had no idea which is great. If you’re planning on getting married in Crete but need the support from a local, CHOOSE SVETA!! You will have no regrets. She really helped to make this the greatest week of our lives! Lots of love, Danielle and Jord

    ── Danielle and Jord

  • My experience with Sveta at Crete Within Weddings was nothing short of perfect. I reached out when planning a surprise wedding vow renewal for my wife and I.I would be travelling from the US to Crete at a very specific time and Sveta was able to accommodate my requests and offer amazing thoughts to really make our day special. My advice to anyone wishing to celebrate a wonderful wedding or special occasion is to reach out to Sveta early and allow her to give her thoughts and recommendations, because every suggestion was amazing!

    ── Kevin K.

  • There are no words for how gifted and amazing Sveta is at her job. She became more than our wedding planner over the course of a few months. She became our extended family. She made our wedding something beyond our wildest dream. She far exceeded any expectation we had and we are so thankful to have found her. The entire process from beginning to end was seamless. We are forever grateful.

    ── Christy K.

  • Exceptional! Sveta is amazing and my daughter and our family had the most perfect wedding day thanks to her. Nothing is too much trouble, we had a few challenges with the paperwork in the UK but Sveta worked magic to enable the wedding to occur, going above and beyond. A lovely caring lady who I cannot speak highly enough of. Thank you Sveta.x

    ── June T.

  • Sveta and her team helped us have our dream wedding at Biolea Astrikas Estate in Crete. She helped us pick our venue, arrange the detail and manage our budget. She did a great job taking as much of the stress out of the process as possible, especially considering the distance (we're based in London)! Her team of decorators were great, understanding our vision so well that it turned an already beautiful venue into something even more special. We had some worry about the weather on the day but Sveta and her team handled the setup well due to careful planning. We would definitely recommend her to other couples planning their wedding. She's great at what she does and she'll make sure your big day is just as special as ours was.

    ── Ashley C.