WEDDINGS
This tiny Greek island on the Aegean Sea, have made it onto
the top list of lovebird destinations in the winter 2005 edition
of Outside Traveler. Want to get married on Santorini island
or a looking for the perfect honeymoon?
Something you need to know
about Santorini, is that it is almost booked for the next couple of years,
so now it is never to early to find out if your preferred
wedding date
is still available
and to book your date immediately via the wedding planner of your choice
before it is too late.
The companies listed are available
in order to assist you with anything has to do with your wedding and honeymoon
in Santorini. There are several formalities like the paperwork for a Greek
marriage license and certificate, the translation and authentication
of your
documents, book the church and the
celebrant, organizing the reception. Also you have to find the best accommodation
within your budget and finally find out how to hire donkeys
or mules to make that special impression with your wedding
parade...
Just contact one of the companies listed
for guidance
and help.
Legal documentation for civil weddings in santorini:
An application for a civil marriage will be made to the Mayor which you will sign it after your arrival
Bride's and Groom's passports. (Till you arrive with the original, copies of
the name and photo page can be sent by fax).
Original Birth Certificates for both parties (Bride & Groom) and an authenticated
translation of those records in Greek.
Certificate of Non - Impediment for both parties - bride and groom (e.g. minor
under 18 years of age, un-dissolved existing marriage). These must be dated 3
months or less, before the wedding date. and an authenticated translation of
those records in Greek or Marriage License and Registration of marriage (authenticated
translation in Greek required also).
Divorce Certificate(s) if there are any as well as the authenticated translation
in Greek.
All above documents must be officially translated in Greek. Translation into
Greek and approval of the translation can be done your local Greek Consulate.
Authenticated Copies of the original documents and authenticated copies of the
official translations must be forwarded or faxed to the Island's community or
to your Santorini island wedding co-ordinator at least 21 days prior the ceremony.
All the original documents and the official translations required from the community
before the ceremony. Don't forget to bring the original documents and the official
translations with you in Greece. The ceremony will not take place without the
original documentation.
Please Note that documentation required has to be issued not earlier than 3 months
before the wedding date otherwise it will not be acceptable by the Greek authorities.
Officially signed Marriage Certificate will normally be issued the day after
the Ceremony.
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