Elope in Santorini

One of Greece’s most popular islands, Santorini well-known for its beauty, is an idyllic wedding elopement destination. This crescent moon-shaped island is overflowing with wild natural beauty, dreamy whitewashed Cycladic architecture, steep rocky coastlines, dramatic sea views, red and black volcanic beaches, and sunsets that simply feel unreal.

Hence, there’s no shortage of incredible spots to serve as a stage for your elopement ceremony. Some of our most popular Greek elopement packages include beach weddings with a backdrop of turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, the impressive volcanic crater in Nea Kameni, and the magnificent sunsets of Oia Santorini. Santorini’s never-ending panoramic views are sure to take your breath away and provide the picture-perfect backdrop for your wedding elopement in Greece.

Our wedding planner Cyntia, is extremely knowledgeable and will happily customize your wedding ceremony just the way you want. So what are you waiting for, start planning your elopement in Greece today!

Although we’re currently highlighting just Santorini, we offer many different elopement packages in Greece. Our Standard Elopement Package includes your very own elopement planner and a photographer who will be with you throughout your elopement day experience. Furthermore, if you elope in Greece, we’ll also secure you a lovely local celebrant, a flower bouquet, and a buttonhole so that you’re fully prepared for your vow exchange.

We also offer bespoke elopements with extra services such as a hair & make-up artist, a videographer, and various elopement experiences depending on your destination. We’ll hand-pick the local vendors depending on your taste and preferences, but you’ll always have the option to ask for an alternative vendor if you’re not sure about the first selection. We’ll work with you hand in hand to ensure your elopement in Greece is a reflection of you as a couple.

You want to enjoy the warm weather, but you also want to avoid the crowds; understanding the best time of year to come to this popular Greek island is crucial. We recommend booking your intimate Santorini wedding in either June or September. This way you'll be able to find plenty of restaurants and shops with a lovely and welcoming atmosphere while avoiding the tourism chaos of July and August.

While we’ll start planning your elopement as soon as you book, you will receive the full schedule for your wedding elopement in Santorini around two weeks before the big day.

Although every couple's elopement timeline is different (depending on the location, season, and time of the day), generally speaking, the wedding ceremony usually lasts around 20 minutes, and you can expect photography before, midway through, and after the ceremony. The whole experience usually lasts at least four hours, but we recommend keeping the whole day available in case plans unexpectedly change (i.e., unpredictable weather conditions, etc.).

The best outdoor lighting tends to be around the golden hour (sunrise or sunset), so we usually suggest that the elopement ceremony be held close to that time.

Traveling by car is the easiest way to get around Santorini. There are plenty of car hire and private transfer companies at the airport. Using taxis in Santorini can be expensive and unreliable, so we wouldn’t usually recommend it.

If you want, we’re more than happy to arrange a private driver for your special day. 

If you decide to elope in Santorini, we warmly recommend packing a pair of flats or comfortable shoes for your wedding day. Santorini and especially the coastal town of Oia feature amazing cliffs and mountain views but come at a small cost - climbing some steps. As we cherish you, we strongly suggest flats for the way up and down, so you can enjoy your wedding photoshoot in your beautiful heels.