Menu Choices and Serving Options

I thought that a chat about menu choices is over due.  It is quite a hard call to make but I think the first choice to be made is if you want a buffet or table service dinner, or even a mixture of the two.  There are pros and  cons to both options depending on what kind of reception you aim to have.

Images from friends

 We went for a mixture of the two.  It was decided to serve the main bulk of the starters during the cocktail hour and for this we had a mixture of both served meze and a buffet table for those who wanted to help themselves.  I have been told by the caterer that never in the history of their wedding catering has anyone served so much food at a wedding (am not sure this is a good or a bad thing) and on the Sunday they were astounded at how much food had actually been consumed!  I am not going to lie, it does make me slightly proud that we hold the record with them for a hideous amount of food consumption!  I am surprised any of us could even dance afterwards.

For the meze we had a mixture of classic Greek, dolmades, keftedes, chicken and pork souvlaki to name a few.  Once the cocktail was over everyone was seated with bowls of olives on the table as well as houmous, pittas and melintzanoslata.  Then came the onslaught of the mains.  Spit roasted lamb, gemista, lemon roasted potatoes, gamopilafo and agkinares kokkinistes.  As you can see, it was a little excessive but it was delicious.  We opted for the classic, taverna style food as a lot of the guest came from abroad and we felt that a Greek menu was appropriate and I was delighted with the result.  It truly was mouth watering.  The main course was served to the tables although, the tables were not big enough to hold such a large amount of dishes along with all the water, wine coolers and candle holders.  But in a way it added to the atmosphere of the wedding when all the plates ended up piled onto of the coolers or on the ground next to the tables, sounds bad but was quite cool really.

Image from a friend

The desert course reverted back to buffet style with some table service.  As you all know we had mini puddings as our 'cake' so these were at the buffet table with some mizithra pancakes being made to order and an array of fresh fruit and ice cream cones!  I know, food over kill.  I just couldn't make up my mind so we had it all.  I found the mixture of buffet and table service worked really well and also enabled us to keep a handle on the time.  Buffets can lead to a disjointed dinner service if not organised well and I wanted all the guests to be eating their mains at the same time, we did over run a bit but as there was no time cap on the party it was not a deal breaker.

I think the important part of getting the menu and serving choice right is to establish what feel you want for your wedding.  Also taking into account what time limit you are on, is going to be key in deciding how you want to serve your meal.  Also what type of food and the amount will also play a key part.

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Some Moodboards for Inspiration - Beach Wedding

Image from agni.gr

So after my post on Sweat Water Beach in Sfakia I thought a moodboard was due showing some of my ideas for it.  Now the above image is not very wedding like but I thought it was funny so I added it.  In my mind I envisioned it as one of the first thing your guests would see whilst in the background a beautiful set up of tables and candles.  I have a certain family member who inevitably ends up stripped to his underwear in the last hours of a wedding reception so it can be quite apt!

Images from alexrodrigeuznotebook.com, spain.holiday.com, iouliastefana.gr,
daveandcharlotte.com & Wedding Magazine

I think some text is needed with this moodboard because I just have to mention the fire burning in a fishing boat.  That is awesome.  Set on the back drop of a deserted beach, it would be an amazing focal point to your beach wedding.  Also the orchid and sea urchin bouquet is divine and I think mixing the orchids with contrasting flowers such as anemones and some olive would be striking.  A simple menu and an abundance of candle would make this moodboard into beach wedding heaven.

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Rustic at it's best

Church on cliff in Sfakia

As I mentioned earlier I went to this lovely pebble beach in Sfakia when I was in Crete last week.  What I didn't mention was the gorgeous little church sitting atop the cliff with a 300 degree vista of the ocean.  It was magical.  Coupled with the turquoise waters of the beach this could be an amazing venue for a simple rustic wedding.  As I said in the last post, there is a small canteen on the beach which closes at around 5pm but my thoughts would be to ask whether it could stay open or if the facilities could be hired for the evening.

Sweetwater Beach

The beach is secluded and boats would have to be organised to ferry the guests to and from the area but how amazing would it be to arrive by sea in a Greek fishing boat, decorated with flowers? The meal could be barbeque style set up on the beach with simple but delicious salads. It would be awesome.  ?There is accommodation in the nearest harbour to the beach but I have not actually had a look in the hotels to be able to say how good they are.  I can say that the view from them would be amazing as they look out to sea and they are situated right next to all the tavernas.  Sfakia is also only an hour and a half away from Chania, over the White Mountains which is a beautiful drive with loads of mountain villages to stop and eat in.  It is definitely worth considering as I believe it could be a magical setting.

NY

Chania at Last

So Jubbs and I finally arrived in Chania at about 3 am this morning,as always, we thank Easyjet for a 5 hour delay. What made it all worth it was walking out of the airport to the beautiful smell of Crete and on arrival at our hotel, finding a bottle of wine and some snacks waiting for us. Obviously, this trip in my case is a little bit of holiday and little bit of work.  I am hoping to corner some of the suppliers I used for the wedding to give you brides some advice on the best way to go about planning and how to sort the good suppliers from the bad.  For the mean time though, I am going to get some lunch and hitting the beach for some sun baking!

NY

3 Day Eventing

Ok so if you are getting all your family and friends to travel abroad for your wedding, you are more than likely going to organise more functions than just the wedding. So in reality you are going to find yourself with more work and a little more stress than normal. This is ok if you make sure you have a structure to your events. Let's say you are organising a 3 day event. Friday night dinner, Saturday Wedding and Sunday Lunch. Now that is at least 2 venues and 3 menus to organise. A lot of work but if done well, truly worth it.
Jubbs and I opted for the exact layout as above. Finding the wedding venue turned out to be easy. Sorting the other 2 venues, a little more tricky. Not only that but it meant thinking through 2 other menus.  I knew exactly what menu I wanted to have for the actual wedding reception (lamb on the spit with an array of other Greek dishes) but then I had to organise the other two event's menus to compliment that evening.

Images from Okeanos Beach Bar on Facebook & Friends

Originally, we were going to use the villa where Jubb's family was staying, as the venue for the Sunday lunch. The caterers were going to sort all the food, drink, tables etc and it was to be a casual, swimming party affair. After a little more thought it was decided that that was actually a terrible idea as his poor family were to have 150 people invade their privacy and make a complete mess of their villa. So 2 months before the wedding, the wonderful Nikos from the Ammos hotel, showed Sara and I a cool beach bar called Okeanos. It as right on the beach, had a pool, obviously a bar and the guests could stay as long as they like. As for the menu; the caterers made amazing pork gyro, chicken souvlaki, with chips, salad and Loukoumades for pudding, what else does anyone want when horrendously hungover!

Images From Friends

So only the Friday to sort out and this is where my advice on befriending the locals comes in handy. A lovely lady who runs the Drakiana Taverna, nr Platanias, told us, after plying us with a substantial amount of Raki, about a fish restaurant in Halepa. The next day, after drying out, we headed down to check it out and were astounded by what we saw. OK so it is no oil painting but it is right on the water and has stunning views over the sea of Chania harbour. The fish was renown for being spectacular and the owner insisted that my father came on the day of the party to check the fish out personally, otherwise he would not agree to have us there. To be honest he nearly cancelled it at 2pm on the day of the party because Dad had not turned up already to check out the catch and he had to rush down there to appease the poor chap! It turned out to be my favorite evening. I know I should say that the wedding day was but the Friday was awesome. We could relax and enjoy our friends and I got a little too drunk for my own good but I had a blast doing it. The only let down was my Mother insisted that I had to leave before 12am because Jubbs was not allowed to see me after that time and I was forcibly removed from my own party by a family friend. I would like you to know it was not without huge protest.
Seriously, if you get the right places to hold the events they really make the wedding a memorable one. You could just have 2 venues and hold the Sunday event at the wedding reception venue, whatever works for you. As long as you make sure you are having a diverse array of food it will be amazing, as each event will set a different atmosphere.

NY

An Amusing but Informative Story

Thought I would share a one of Jubb's and my little adventures whilst on a rekkie trip to Crete with you all!
As we all know driving in a country with basically no road rules is a little daunting and it normally falls to me to take the responsibility of this head on but on the this one occasion I had voted Jubbs to be the designated driver.  So there we were, driving to a small beach on the east side of the Akrotiri Peninsula. It was a beautiful day, blue sky sunshine and we had missed our turning. Not to worry, we were both very relaxed.  So Jubbs does a perfect U turn and we set off back up the hill and around the blind 90 degree bend to find our turn off.  As we come round the corner, we come face to face with a large cement truck and suddenly realise we are on the wrong side of the road.  Panic. A little yelling and a lot of veering then ensues.  Jubbs naturally veers to the wrong side of the road making matters worse and to top it all off I forget that punching the air, with your palm facing the lorry driver and my fingers splayed does not mean sorry in Greece, rather "wanker". Awkward!  The truck driver went ballistic, hooting his horn, swearing at us, whilst I am giving both barrels to Jubbs for being such moron and it all being his fault.  About 7 hours later (and after we have switched seats)  I realise my faux pas and have to do some serious grovelling.

So to help everyone a little I thought maybe a break down of some Greek road rules may be of help.

• Minimum Age for Drivers is 18.
• Drive on the right.
• EU citizens can use their own. Other nationals should have an International Drivers License, though in practice, a recognizable photo license is usually accepted. American driving  licenses have been readily accepted in the past but to be safe take an international driving license just in case, you can always use it as ID.
• Seat Belts must be used by front-seat passengers.  With Greece's high accident rate it really is advised to heed this rule.
• No Children under 10 can sit in the front seat.
• Speed Limits Use these as a guide, but always obey the posted limits, which may vary.

1. Urban areas: 30 mph/50 kmh
2. Rural Areas: 68 mph/110 kph
3. Motorways: 75 mph/120 kph

• Using the horn is technically illegal in towns and urban areas except in case of emergencies, although you will notice the locals do not heed this rule. Use it freely if needed; it could save your life. On mountain roads, I always make a short toot before going around a blind curve.
• Parking is forbidden (though it may not be stated) within 3 metres of a fire hydrant, 5 metres of an intersection, or 14 metres from a bus stop.
• In some areas, street parking requires purchase of a ticket from a kiosk or machine. These areas will usually be posted in both English and Greek.
• Speeding Tickets are expensive, often running into hundreds of euros. With Greece's current financial crisis, you can bank on the police being a lot stricter, so be careful.
• The central Athens area restricts car access to reduce congestion, based on whether or not the car license plate ends in an odd or even number, but these restrictions do not apply to rental cars.
• Driving in the Middle of the Road is very common, especially on narrow roads, and is not a bad idea if you are expecting to have to avoid a sudden obstruction such as rockfalls, grazing goats, or an unexpected parked car. It allows you more options if something unforeseeable was to occur but is a little daunting when you are the one coming head to head with another car.
• Roundabouts are the opposite to the UK and most of Europe.  The car entering onto the roundabout has the right of way rather than the car already on it.  Weird but true.
•  It is now illegal to use your mobile phone while driving in Greece. Violators can be stopped and issued a fine. Periodic crackdowns are driving this point home.

Enjoy!  And remember "STAY ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD!"

NY

Little Details Make the Day

Photos by friends and care of Artedona.com

I am all about the little things! I love the details, it is what interests me the most in planning parties. For the wedding we came across so many quandaries in this area and also had moments of clarity! It was quite hard trying to incorporate Greek tradition with English and to include bits of South Africa into it as well. At one point I was looking to find some Zulu dancers and even went to the extreme of trying to coax some of Jubb's friends into doing it themselves. They chose to decline! The one great thing about the Saffas is; if you put them in an area with all their mates, hand them a beer, add a little sun and have something cooking over a fire then they are set! So only to merge the other too nationalities. In our family it is traditional for my father and brother to carve the lamb at Easter. I wanted to have them do this at the wedding, obviously not all the lambs but the first. I refer to my Father as Big George, so I ordered two aprons for them (no man looks good in a DJ covered in Lamb jus). One with BIG GEORGE F.O.B and the other for my Brother with BIG GEORGE JNR KOMBARO. To say I was amusing myself is an understatement. For their thank you presents (my brother was also my Kombaro) I order two Laguile carving sets with Olive Wood handles www.artedona.com which were beautiful and appropriate! Bless them they looked so sweet standing in front of everyone carving and what was great was everyone went up and got involved!

Photos by Annie Angelopoulou and other friends

My page boy who was only two and a half at the time was a little too young for a full DJ outfit.  So I bought him the DJ suit but coupled it with a really cute rolling stones t shirt and a pair of converse!!!  It was this that lead me to put the idea to Jubbs that all the grooms party may like to join in on the foot wear idea!  Jubbs is not a naturally formal person and as half his party were Saffas I thought they may enjoy wearing a pair of cons rather than formal dress shoes!  I was right!  So instead of buying them a thank you present that would sit on a shelf and never get used we bought them all a pair of black converse boots and then bought the entire wedding party, girls and all a classic Greece Lightning T-Shirt we found on http://www.snorgtees.com. Priceless!

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Trash The Dress

Nowadays it is popular to have a trash the dress session. I must confess I too participated in this ritual! Personally I have never had the urge to either carefully keep my dress protected in a dress sleeve in a wardrobe nor, it framed in a large glass box on a my bedroom wall like a shrine! Yes it does happen! So I decided to have Annie photograph me in the sea with it!

It has been done in many ways; in water, on a quad bike, on mountains etc. The extent of how much you trash you dress is up to you. Originally the plan was to play around at the beach of Okeanos Beach bar and maybe partake in some jet skiing. I ended up on a small isolated beach which had a plateau going about 15 meters out into the sea. They turned out to be my favorite photos of the whole wedding.

Done well they can be amazing. They are great for abstract portraits and to be honest a blast to do. I highly advise it!

Photos by John Micheal Cooper, bq Photography & Brandon Wyness

After cruising the Internet for a while; here are some examples I rather enjoyed!  There are also sites that specialise in this a and it seems even the papers are writing about it!   http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/10/fashion/weddings/10trash.html?  Enjoy!

NY

Natty's Catering Choices

Sara says: Ok, so over to the catering, what were your initial thoughts on the type of food you wanted to serve at the wedding and how was it approaching local caterers compared to those in the UK (if you have experience with them)?

Natalia says: I was always going to go with traditional Greek food. To me there was no point in going all the way over to Crete and eating what would be served at an English wedding. Lamb on the spit was a priority. Finding someone who would agree to it for up to 200 people was another thing! The local caterers differed on their reaction to me. As we have already covered the fact I am quite particular about things, it is no surprise that some of them were a little wary of me at the start. We had initial meetings with the caterers and then a food trial! The first caterer refused point blank to spit the lambs and then changed his mind once he realised I knew and loved my food! The one we ended up going with, was game from the start!

Sara says: I see this with Greeks all the time . The point blank refuse at the start and then come round to the idea as you talk with them in more detail! It's really strange!

Natalia says: I think the difference between the English caterers and the Greeks is; The English appreciate that you are the client and want what you want even if they know better. The Greeks don't really care if you want it they know better! It is your job to gently coax them round to your way of thinking and then let them believe it was their idea in the first place. Sound familiar ladies?!!!!!!!! Yes both my caterers were male!

Sara says: Exactly

Natalia says: Oh apart from the cake lady! And she agreed from the start!

Sara says: Because she was female

Natalia says: basically, yes!!!!!! She was lovely and so were her cakes and I ‘tasted’ a lot of them! Yummy!

Sara says: It really depends how modern and open the supplier is, most of them do think they know best and that there are only certain ways of approaching a job. They also think they should be able to choose what is most convenient to them rather than the client. It's an interesting concept and happens throughout Greece

Natalia says: If you have a planner or you know how to gently bring them round you will always end up with what you want

Sara says: It’s also frustrating when you try to investigate how exactly they are going to lay out and event or what process they are going to use for a specific event, they will tell you they have huge experience and everything will be great. Greek Men are simply frustrating. My main recommendation is to have EVERYTHING in writing

Natalia Yannaghas says: I agree and if they can't email you, get them to fax it! It is usually quicker! In the end I used a lovely catering company called Tzedakis

Sara says: They were so lovely, both the owners. Their main attribute was setting up the kitchens on site so all the food was cooked that minute rather than being transported which is usually what happens

Natalia says: For me they were great and they catered for the Saturday wedding and the Sunday lunch. Definitely would have been a deal breaker for me if they had not cooked fresh on site. The lamb was spectacular and the Gyro that they produced on the Sunday was out of this world. Just what the doctor ordered after a 12 hour bender! They were flexible and had a very open mind which is quite rare in Greece. Nothing was a bother and they gave us a wonderful food tasting session and one of their own homes! It was amazing.  think Jubbs was in heaven!  We also wanted loukoumades. A very controversial thing to ask for it turns out!!!! Apparently they are extremely hard to make on site because the batter doesn't like to travel!!!! Well that is what one caterer told us! Take it from me...Tzedakis batter travelled just fine and all the Greeks at the wedding said they were some of the best they had ever eaten!

Sara says: So what were the pros and cons of using a small local caterer rather than a large one from the mainland?

Natalia says: I suppose firstly the cost. It would have cost a lot more to have paid for logistics, and accommodation for all the staff coming from the mainland. I think if you are on an Island it is nice to give the work to a local. They know the traditional food of that island and also sometimes the small guys are better. Especially if you are going for Greek food. Some of the best Greek food is from recipes handed down b y generations. To be honest, Crete is a large island I so had anything I wanted there, food wise. Maybe if I had been on a smaller Island I would have been more restricted.

For me it was very important to taste the food of the caterers before I made any decisions on which I would use. Then to make them cook absolutely everything I had wanted for the wedding. It was at that point I set the menu and to be honest went on a 2 day starvation diet! Eating 2 days worth of food in one sitting kills you, especially after you have had gyro for lunch and cake tasting in the afternoon! I wanted to die.

Sara says: Oh yes, I too remember, we seemed to forget the tasting in the evening until very late in the day and then had to make room for a meal for 10. What about the set up and appearance of the food?

Natalia says: The set up and appearance was rustic! But that is what I had wanted. I checked their portfolio before and told them what presentation I like and what offended me! They were very good at listening to me! This helped! In the end there were some teething problems, nothing to do with the caterer I would like to add, but all went very well and it was delicious!

SP & NY

Picking a Photographer

Natty's Views

Wedding Photography…My Opinion!
For me, picking my wedding photographer was a very personal choice. Both Jubby and I don’t enjoy being photographed and he tends to look like he has sat on something rather uncomfortable, unless you catch him off guard! I studied Photography when I was younger and am a keen amateur photographer so, I suppose a lot of my personal taste in composition and style comes from this.
I think you need to make a decision on whether you want your photographs to be posed portraits of you and your day or more along a documentary/abstract approach to photography. I chose the latter. I also chose a photographer who still works with an analogue camera rather than a digital. I knew that there would be an entire congregation armed with their own digital cameras (apparently the opportunity to photograph me in a church sporting a white dress was too much of an opportunity for my friends to miss catching it on camera!), and the texture and depth of the old ways, for me, are more aesthetically pleasing. In relation to your family and friends photos. My advice to you all would be have someone on standby either at the end of the wedding or the next day (if you are having a post wedding brunch etc) with a laptop and a neg card reader. Try and download as many of the photos as you can in situ because trying to collect them afterwards takes an age! Don't under estimate the quality of amateur shots. Some of my favorite photos from our wedding came from friends and family!

There is a lot to be said about knowing your subject. Like any other form of art, photography encapsulates peoples emotions and characters. Having a rapport with your photographer is important. If you do not connect with them you will not relax around them thus handicapping their ability to get the best shots of you. I met one man who made my skin crawl so badly I could not even sit in a room with him, let alone spend an entire day with him. The key to getting the right photographer for the day is make a list of what style you like, whether you want film or digital photographs (remember all film can now be loaded onto a disc anyway) and then spend a little time with them. Organise the meeting in a coffee shop or somewhere informal and see how you get on.

Jubbs and I chose a wonderful photographer called Annie Angelopoulou who we just adore. So much so, that whenever I am in Athens I always make time to spend at least 2 hours in a coffee shop with her! Here are a few of her shots of my wedding!

Photos by Annie Angelopoulou

Sara's Views:

At the start of my career, I can't say that I had any interest or even an opinion on wedding photography. In fact due to the lack of internet and the fact that I never bought or looked at wedding magazines, I think my only experience of wedding photos would have come through the framed pictures of my family's weddings and perhaps the odd wedding album of my Greek friends. Not a good start really!
At some point, I suddenly saw some images that attracted my attention, I then started to research and look into what is out there, it was such a pleasant surprise!
So on to today, I have become very opinionated about wedding photography, I appreciate this art form, I constantly look at ideas, options, shoots to get inspiration, however at all times I always return to the same core belief:

If a photographer can take four or five candid unposed shots of you, through which you can see the emotion, the look, the atmosphere of the day, nothing else matters. These five shots tell the story, you should love looking at them and they will always take you back to that day. Of course you should have many shots that show the details and tell the entire story, so you don't forget anything, but those are the shots everyone will love!

Natty's Preliminary Decisions

Sara says: How did you decide to have a wedding abroad?

Natalia says: Although I have been born and raised in England I have always felt an affinity to Greece.  My husband is also from South Africa and a huge fan of hotter climates, so we thought it would be great for us to get married on a Greek Island rather than in the UK.  Greece for me is a more magical place than England and the idea of having all my friends in one place for a week was too tempting to miss!

Sara says:  What made you chose Crete out of the hundreds of islands in Greece?

Natalia says: My Grandmother was from Southern Crete a place called Sfakia. So I decided that it would be nice to have it on her island.  Also it gave me more options than most of the islands as it was bigger and logistically easier to get to from all the relevant destinations the guests were coming from.

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Sara says: So you didn't really even consider other destinations? It was steam ahead to Crete really!

Natalia says: I was looking into a couple of Islands at the start. Spetses and Skiathos were a couple of my choices. It was after looking into the options and of course talking to you, my wedding planner (!) that I decided on Crete

Sara says:  Crete is a large island, did you research on the internet and decide on Chania?

Natalia says: I had long conversations with my father who knows Crete very well and we decided that that side of the island was quieter and more untouched than the eastern side.   The internet was not particularly helpful as most Greeks do not have a website and if they do they are either written in Greek or are just rubbish!

Sara says: So you decided on Chania because you were lucky enough to have a father that knew the area!

Natalia says: Partly, and partly because it was beautiful.  We arranged a road trip down there; my parents, Jubbs (my husband) and me to go see it we liked it.  A little daunting for Jubbs as he was about to get stuck in a car with my father and me which is always interesting to say the least…we are a little too similar for our own good.

Photos by friends

Sara says: Really that is the only way to go about it?

Natalia says: It was the most efficient way in our mind to go about it.  I could have delegated everything to you but as you know, I am too much of a control freak for that.  We hired a lovely Renault Megan and set off searching the area for appropriate venues

Sara says: But that's actually a better way to go about it.  I stress when a bride has only seen her venue on the web she may hate it when she arrives.

Natalia says: I agree and from experience they really do look very different in photos than real life.  For example the monastery which we chose. The stone would actually change colour at different times of the day.

Sara says: So how did you end up choosing your ceremony and reception venue?

Natalia says: We had decided on a 3 day event. As everyone was coming from far and wide we felt that it would only be fitting to put on a Friday dinner, Saturday wedding and a Sunday lunch. So finding venues for them all was a bit tricky and they did end up changing a few times. On the initial trip we managed to find the church and the reception venue, which we stuck by!  You sent me through a few options of reception venues and on there was a place called Villa Catani.  It is a beautiful villa, run by Katrina and Costas who are gorgeous!  When we went to see it we realised that it would not be suitable for 200 guests but Costas new of another villa which could work.  I had always wanted an old Cretan building rather than a hotel so when we arrived at Metohi Kindelis it was love at first sight!

Photos by Cristina Oliver and friends

Natalia says: It was an old renovated Cretan farmhouse.  Manoli the owner studied in Italy and had come home, renovated his family home and started an organic fruit farm on the land! He has done it beautifully.  The outside still has all character and charm of it's original self yet the inside has been designed to fuse the modern with it's old, original character.  Quite breath taking really.  It is very rare to find an original building as up until lately the Greeks tended to flatten the old and just build new.  With the reception venue ticked off the list, the next venue to find was the church! 

Photos by friends

Natalia says: As I am a Greek Orthodox, I wanted to get married in the Orthodox Church. Jubbs, it turns out is a Catholic, despite having lived his entire life believing he was Church of England (I will elaborate on that another day!). He therefore had no arguments (or basis for one!) to get married in my church. This is where we got very lucky.  My parents neighbour in their sleepy little village in Oxfordshire, used to be the head of the archeological museum in London. He very kindly put us in touch with the head of the archeological society in Chania, who was amazing. We ended up getting permission to marry in the monastery at Aptera which is steeped in history and surrounded by an incredible view over Souda Bay.

Sara says: It really is about who you know in this country!!!

Natalia says: It truly is!  Contacts get you everywhere as we found out more and more as the process went on.  My advice is you don't lose anything by asking!

Natalia says: Only 2 more venues to go plus a florist, caterer, light and sound, entertainment.  Oh and the priest!