Why we love a Santorini wedding
Getting married on a Greek island is the dream for so many couples. But what is it about Santorini that makes it such a pull for brides and grooms looking for an unforgettable setting for their destination wedding? Honestly, where do we start? There’s so much that makes our island magical. Here are just some of the reasons why the Le Ciel team love a Santorini wedding.
The sun always shines
From April to October, Santorini enjoys the most glorious sunshine and warm temperatures. If you love the idea of a destination wedding in the sun, you really can’t go wrong here. Santorini’s fantastic weather means that your outdoor wedding can be a reality at Le Ciel, with the average temperature between April and November not dipping below 18 degrees. Absolute heaven!
Delicious food
When it comes to food, the Greeks really know what they are doing. Santorini has the most fantastic culinary reputation, so you know your wedding food is going to be something special. At Le Ciel we are passionate about food and about creating the wedding feast of dreams for your Santorini celebration. Every ingredient we use is fresh, local and the very best on offer; from our Peloponnese cheese to fish from the Aegean Sea. Santorini’s famous volcanic soil help us to grow the most mouth-watering cherry tomatoes, fava beans, rocket and white eggplants, to name just a few. The chefs at Le Ciel will work with you to come up with the perfect menu for your wedding day. We are proud of our reputation as the Santorini wedding venue for foodies.
The people
You won’t get a warmer welcome anywhere than in Santorini. The Greek are renowned for their hospitality and warmth, and this beautiful island really is home to the friendliest of people. From the Le Ciel wedding events – who are just as excited about your wedding as you are! – to the locals you meet along the way during your Santorini wedding, we guarantee you’ll be made to feel completely at home here.
Unbeatable views
For breath-taking, out of this world views, you cannot beat Santorini. From the winding streets lined with traditional white and blue Greek stone buildings, to the lush greenery and Aegean Sea stretching out for miles, the views across the island are outstanding. If you’re searching for a Santorini wedding venue with amazing views, Le Ciel has it all. Panoramic views across the sparkling sea and the iconic Caldera cliffs make Le Ciel the perfect setting for your destination wedding. Say your vows against the backdrop of these stunning clifftop views, which really showcase the best of Santorini’s natural beauty. Your wedding photos at Le Ciel will be absolutely spectacular.
Legendary sunsets
What better way to round off your wedding day than with a beautiful Santorini sunset? The island’s sunsets are famous across the world for their otherworldly beauty; they have to be seen to be believed. Watching the sun go down with your new husband or wife is a moment you will never forget, and the views from Le Ciel really are something else. Our team will make sure you and your guests have a prime spot to watch this natural wonder – and that your wedding photographer is on hand to capture some once-in-a-lifetime pictures.
It’s easy to get to
Whether you’re planning an intimate destination wedding or a huge celebration, you want to choose a place which is easy for you and your guests to travel to. Santorini is a fantastic choice for a destination wedding, offering direct flights from many European cities like London and Manchester. If you plan on traveling from the USA, there are regular flights to Athens, where you and your guests can pick up a connecting flight or ferry to the island.
Your destination wedding in Santorini
There are so many reasons why Santorini makes the perfect setting for your destination wedding. If you have fallen for the idea of a romantic, truly unforgettable wedding day on the island, we’d love to tell you more about why Le Ciel is the Santorini wedding venue for you. Just click here to get in touch with any questions and we’ll get back to you straight away.