The long-awaited marriage proposal finally happened, and you both said «Yes.» The summer passed by relatively carefree, as you daydreamed about your wedding somewhere between an afternoon swim and an evening cocktail. Wedding in Kythera. Magical.
-I was thinking, my love, that maybe we could get married at the Castle, which has a fantastic view.
-“That’s a great idea, honey. What about the reception? Who do you think we should invite?”;
-Okay, let's wait until winter sets in and see how it goes. We've got plenty of time.
You were thrilled and clinked glasses to your “happily ever after.” And then, without even meaning to, you made your first mistake.
Time is very relative when it comes to planning a wedding, especially in Kythira. It’s mid-October, and you have a rough idea of what your dream wedding would look like. However, for it to come true exactly as you’ve dreamed, you need to have made up your mind and already finalized certain details.
Date: Most importantly, everything will depend on the date—including the availability of the professionals you’ve chosen, as well as your own commitments and those of your guests.
Church/Ceremony Venue: On Kythira, there are certain restrictions on which churches and venues are available for weddings, and dates fill up quickly.
Reception/party venue: The same applies to the venues where your wedding reception will take place. Depending on how many guests you’ll have, the list of available venues is significantly limited. Be sure to contact the venue and reserve a date. If you’re booking a hotel, you may also need to reserve rooms there.
Wedding planner: Perhaps the second most important thing after your wedding date. Choosing the right wedding planner in Kythira will take the pressure off you, even if you’ve neglected to book most of the vendors. You’ll be able to take advantage of their network and partners to achieve the result you want, so you won’t have to settle for something that doesn’t suit you just because you waited too long to take action.
Catering/Bar: If you’d like to enjoy a delicious dinner but aren’t in the mood for pizza, souvlaki, and beer from the supermarket, it’s a good idea to have already booked the catering and bar service of your choice.
Photo/video: Here, while you do have more options, the best professionals work all over Greece and get booked up early. Be sure to book them in advance to ensure you get the aesthetic result you’ve been dreaming of.
Music: Whether you’re hiring a DJ or a band, the same applies to photography and video. There are very few top-notch professionals who can keep your party going strong and make it unforgettable, and they work with couples all over Greece.
Guests: Especially if you plan to invite friends and relatives from abroad, you should let them know well in advance so they can make room in their schedules and make the necessary arrangements to attend your wedding.
The sooner you take care of the items listed above, the closer you’ll be to the wedding of your dreams. This way—and always in collaboration with your wedding planner— you’ll give yourself time to manage your budget, make the choices you want to achieve the result you’ve always dreamed of, and enjoy peace of mind. You’ve said «I do» to each other—now it’s time to say «I do» to everyone else!
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Eliza Bakopoulou
