Wedding Day Events
Bus Pickup
Bus Pickup - Heraklion
For those staying in Heraklion City that will be riding on the bus, please meet at the bus pickup area opposite from the Astoria.
4:10pm
Address: ΠΛΑΤΕΙΑ ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑΣ, Heraklion
Bus Pickup - Kokkini Hani
For those staying in Kokkini Hani that will be riding on the bus, please meet outside Villa Elpida in Kokkini Hani.
4:30pm
Address: Villa Elpida, Anopolis, Kokkini Hani
Ceremony
Address: Agios Konstantinos Chapel, Kato Gouves
Groom Party Arrives
In Greek wedding tradition, the groom’s party arrives early to the venue of the ceremony. All guests on behalf of the groom will arrive at the Church before the ceremony starts and congregate outside of the church building.
4:45pm
Ceremony Begins
The Bride’s family will arrive in convoy at the church with musicians. They will walk together to the church and the ceremony will begin.
5:00pm
Ceremony Concludes
Ceremony will conclude and will be followed by photos taken at the church with close family to the bride and groom. Everyone taking the bus will re-board to travel to the reception venue.
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Reception
Address: Ροδιας ηρακλειου, Επαρχιακός δρόμος, Rodia
Reception Begins
7:00pm
Festivities will continue at the reception venue. It will include a healthy serving of food, dancing and music for all.
There will be unlimited Aperol Spritz and Cosmopolitan cocktails being served from 11:00pm - 3:30am.
Traditional Cretan musicians will be playing until 12:00am, after which a DJ will take over.
Cretan dancing will be happening until midnight, and we greatly encourage everyone to take part in it. It’s easier than you think! Take a look at this page to get an idea of what to expect.
Spaghetti will be served at around 3:30am, for those who last that long.
Reception Concludes
Throughout the night, guests may choose to leave earlier if they wish by calling a taxi.
For those that stay till the end, the bus will be leaving around 4:00 to take everyone back to their originating bus stop.
4:00 am