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Nicholas
Thank you so very much for everything you have done for us and our marriage.
Sarah and David
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Hello Nikos!
We are back home and working again. We want to thank you for a beautiful wedding!
Greetings Wilfred and Simone -
Hello Nikos, Anna and Kiki,
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you again for EVERYTHING! Dakar and I had such a wonderful time.
Rachel and Dakar Luna -
Nikolas
I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you again for EVERYTHING! Dakar and I had such a wonderful time.
Sincerely, Joyce Priest
Wedding Packages
Greek Wedding Packages
Greek Orthodox Ceremony, most of the Greek Orthodox ceremonies are performed inside the church. The best way to enjoin a Greek wedding is to choose a church that is on the cliff site of Santorini, so you can take sunset pictures after the ceremony.
Depending on the priest we may be able to arrange for the ceremony to be performed outdoors!
One of you must be Greek Orthodox and baptize in the Greek Orthodox Church and the other baptized in the Christian faith. The ceremony is performed in Ancient Greek onlyand it last about 45 minutes. Requirements
All documents must be translated ONLY by Greek authorities, such as a Greek Consulate or Embassy (in your city or country) or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens. An independent translator with notary stamp WILL NOT BE accepted by the church.
* All translators should be approved by the Greek Consulate or Embassy
From the Greek Orthodox Church, a certificate giving consent and the freedom to marry(Otherwise known as the Letter of
Celibacy - AGAMIAS).
- This document must be obtained in Greek and signed & stamped from the priest of your parish thus there should be no need for translation.
- Validation of this document of its authenticity of the priests' signature MUST be obtained from the Bishop of the local church.
Baptismal Certificates from the Bride and Groom
- This document must be obtained in Greek and should be signed & stamped from the priest of your parish thus there should be no need for translation.
- Validation of this document for the authenticity of the priests' signature MUST be obtained from the Bishop of the local church.
Divorce certificate/decree (if applicable)
- Certificate from the judge required AND from the Church if you had a previous Greek Orthodox wedding.
- The divorce decree must be translated to Greek. Translation in Greek is only required for the page(s) that carry the court decision and not for the whole divorce settlement. (Valid only if translated by a Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens).
You will both have to sign a paper in a notary office that your children will become Greek Orthodox (Certificate of Faith)
- Document must be in Greek. (Valid only if translated by a Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens).
- This document can also be submitted here in Santorini upon your arrival. Cost = 60 euro.
Single status letter/Letter of No Impediment (from your local registrar's office/town hall) for each of you or marriage license.
- The letters or marriage license requires translation to Greek (Valid only if translated by a Greek Consulate/Embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens).
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The Greek Authorities require that ALL Documents requested above (except Divorce decree) must be issued NO more than 3 months prior to the wedding date.
- All Documents MUST be faxed to us at least 60 days prior to your arrival.
- All Documents MUST be faxed to us at least 60 days prior to your arrival. Please fax to +30 22860 28116 all documents in English (or original language) & Greek attention to Mr. Basilis Kouvalis. At that time we will review the faxed papers with the priest in order to assess whether or not all documents are in order.
- Upon confirmation from the priest that all documents are in order, then you will need to courier/FedEx all original documents (in English & Greek) to us in Santorini:
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Attn: Nikolas Sirigos,
Fira Santorini Greece 84700
Tel: + 30 22860 28115
Fax: +30 22860 28116
- For your safety, please send all documents by courier or registered mail ONLY.
- Please note that for ALL Greek Orthodox weddings, the couple must be on the island at least 2 working days prior to the wedding date (to meet with priest) and stay at least 1 working day after the wedding date (to go to Santorini Town Hall). No other stay requirements.