our brochure - Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings

Page Contents
Page 1 – About Us
Page 2 – Why Choose Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings
Page 3 – Wedding and Ceremony Packages Introduction
Page 4 – The Orchid Wedding Package
Page 5 – The Rose Wedding Package
Page 6 – The Tulip Wedding Package
Page 7 – Our Catholic Wedding Package
Page 8 – Forget Me Not Package
Page 9 – Sunflower Package
Page 10 –Paperwork Requirements
Page 11 – Your Wedding Day
Page 12 –Arrival in Rhodes
Page 13 – Ceremony Venues
Page 14 – Reception Venues
Pages 15 - 23 – Additional Services
Pages 24-26 -FAQ’S
Page 27- Intro to Celebrant Ceremonies
Pages 28-29 FAQ’S Celebrant Ceremonies
Page 30– Contact Us
Making your wedding dreams a reality
About Us
The team at Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings have an excellent reputation on the Island
of Rhodes for their organisation skills and professionalism.
Justine and her wedding team have all worked within the tourism industry for over
twenty years and it is because of this that we can offer the highest standard of service
on the Island. Our services are available year round as we live in Rhodes, so we are able
to negotiate and offer affordable and competitive prices, and are up to date on any new
venues and ideas for your perfect day.
Our experienced wedding co-ordinators work with you to tailor the day to your dream
idea, no matter how intricate or wild they are! We attend to the smallest of details to
ensure that your wedding will be an unforgettable day for you and your guests.
Planning for your Unforgettable Day
Planning a wedding is a huge job for a couple, especially when you are juggling work with the
pressures and stresses of everyday life.
You want your day to be perfect, and particularly when planning a wedding abroad, it's very
important to know you have found the right wedding planners who understand what you want
for your wedding day.
So what makes us different from the rest?
With Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings you're not just getting a wedding planner, you're getting
a new best friend. A best friend is someone you can trust, can talk to, share ideas with, have
secrets with, but most of all they are someone who listens to you, offers support and gives
sound and honest advice.
The Unforgettable Rhodes Wedding team* are very experienced in planning weddings and
marriage renewals in Rhodes, so rest assured you will always be made to feel special and
treated like an individual.
Your family and friends are just as important to us as they are to you, and we will be there on
the day to help with their needs and requirements too.
If you're looking for a professional wedding planning company with a friendly approach who can
organise your wedding with as much passion as you, then look no further.
Our newest married man's comment says it all...
"I never thought the best wedding I would ever go to would be my own"
Kandie and Phillip Konomos
*We have also participated in the Television series 'Nice Day for a Greek Wedding’
Read what other couples have had to say
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Wedding Packages
Our wedding packages have been designed to suit every couple and every budget. We
guarantee great value for money, an exceptional and personal service along with our expertise
in wedding planning, to organise the wedding you wish for without breaking the bank. All of our
packages include •A present for the Bride and Groom •A Complimentary bottle of champagne
•Water at ceremony venue for the entire wedding party.
The Orchid Wedding Package
The Orchid Wedding Package is ideal for couples who would like to renew their wedding vows or
who prefer a small intimate ceremony, and for those who at the time of booking are unsure of
what they require and just want to secure their wedding date and time. The package includes
everything you need for your wedding ceremony and you can add finishing touches by using our
additional services menu.
The Rose Wedding Package
The Rose Wedding Package includes everything you need for your wedding day with little extras
such as the Brides bouquet and Grooms buttonhole plus a two-tier sponge wedding cake. To
complement this wedding package you can add finishing touches from our additional service
menu.
The Tulip Wedding Package
The Tulip Wedding Package is for couples who know exactly what they want at the time of
booking and includes professional photographer and VIP package, brides and bridesmaids
bouquets, decorated bridal car, a three-tier wedding cake, wedding favours and four extra
buttonholes. With this package all you have to add is your reception and finishing touches.
The Catholic Wedding Package
If you wish to have a Catholic ceremony in Rhodes you must have a civil ceremony in the
UK or Rhodes beforehand. If you do decide to hold your civil ceremony in Rhodes, the
Catholic Wedding Package includes all you require to have both ceremonies in Rhodes,
and if decide to have your civil ceremony in the UK you can use any of our other
wedding packages shown above.
The Forget Me Not Package
For couples who wish to come to Rhodes to renew the marriage vows available at all
ceremony locations.
The Sunflower Ceremony Package
Symbolic Ceremonies conducted by our professional Marriage & Family
Celebrant*Unique, meaningful and completely personalised ceremonies suitable for
your Wedding, commitment Ceremony, Vow Renewal, Baby Naming, Birthday,
Engagement, Anniversary, Achievement, Retirement, Promotion, Healing, and any other
of life’s milestones and events.
The Orchid Wedding Package - £725.00
•Booking of the wedding ceremony location of your choice
•Confirmation of the time and date of your wedding
•Organisation and translations of documents (a maximum of 4 standard documents plus
their Apostille stamps)
•Email and telephone support prior to your wedding
•Your wedding ceremony
•Stand in as witnesses if required
•Present for signing of your marriage licence the following day if required
•Wedding consultation on arrival in Rhodes
•Visit to ceremony & reception venues
•Your marriage certificate translated into English
•Organisation of reception and additional services
•All local taxes
The Rose Wedding Package - £945.00
•Organisation and translations of documents (a maximum of 4 standard documents plus
their Apostille stamps)
•Booking of the ceremony location of your choice
•Confirmation of the time and date of your wedding
•Email and telephone support prior to your wedding
•Your wedding ceremony
•Stand in as witnesses if required
•Present for signing of your marriage licence the following day
•Wedding consultation on arrival in Rhodes
•Visit to ceremony & reception venues
•Your marriage certificate translated into English
Three wedding co-ordinators on your wedding day:
•Co-ordinator with the Bride
•Co-ordinator with the Groom and your weddings guests at your ceremony venue
•Co-ordinator at the reception venue until the cutting of the cake or first dance
•A 2 tier Greek sponge wedding cake (around 20 portions, extra tiers can be arranged)
•A bridal bouquet and a buttonhole for the Groom
•Wedding photography co-ordination
•Organisation of reception and additional services
•All local taxes
The Tulip Wedding Package - £1895.00
•Organisation and translations of documents (a maximum of 4 standard documents plus
their Apostille stamps)
•Booking of the ceremony location of your choice
•Confirmation of the time and date of your wedding
•Email and telephone support prior to your wedding
•Your wedding ceremony
•Stand in as witnesses if required
•Present for signing of your marriage licence the following day
•Wedding consultation on arrival in Rhodes & Visit to ceremony & reception venues
•Your marriage certificate translated into English
Three wedding co-ordinators on the wedding day:
•Co-ordinator with the Bride
•Co-ordinator with the Groom and your wedding guests at your ceremony venue
•Co-ordinator at the reception venue until the cutting of the cake or first dance
•A 3 tier Greek sponge wedding cake (around 30 portions, extra tiers can be arranged)
•A bridal bouquet and a buttonhole for the Groom
•Bridesmaid Bouquet
•Four extra buttonholes
•Flower arrangement for top table
•Wedding photography VIP Package
•Wedding photography includes:
Coverage starts with one hour pre-wedding with bride at her location
Arrival at ceremony venue, ceremony, post ceremony, formal / group pictures, confetti
throwing etc.
Reception coverage for remainder of time
All images taken on USB Flash Drive, includes black & white, special effects images for
your preference
Plus an additional 2 copies of USB Flash Drive (*MAX 4 HOURS)
•Wedding favours•One way Mercedes wedding car decorated with ribbon & Tule
•Organisation of reception and additional services, and all local taxes
The Catholic Wedding package - £1095.00
•Organisation and translations of documents for civil ceremony (a maximum of 4
standard documents required for civil ceremony)
•Booking of the ceremony location for civil and catholic ceremonies
•Confirmation of the time and date of your wedding
•Email and telephone support prior to your wedding via our UK based Wedding Planner
•The civil wedding ceremony prior to Catholic wedding
•Your Catholic wedding ceremony
•Stand in as witnesses if required
•Present for signing of your marriage license the following day
•Wedding consultation on arrival in Rhodes
•Visit to ceremony and reception venues
•Your marriage certificate translated into English
•Co-ordinator with the Bride
•Co-ordinator with the Groom and your weddings guests at your ceremony venue
•Co-ordinator at the reception venue until the cutting of the cake or first dance
•A 2 tier Greek wedding cake (around 20 portions, extra kilos can be arranged)
•A bridal bouquet and a buttonhole for the Groom for catholic ceremony
•Wedding photography co-ordination
•Organisation of reception and additional services
•All local taxes
Please note that if either party is divorced a marriage in the Catholic Church is not
possible
The Forget Me Not Package - 400.00
•Booking of the ceremony location of your choice
•Confirmation of the time and date of the wedding
•Email and telephone support prior to your wedding
•The vow renewal ceremony
•Co-ordinator services on the day
•Consultation on arrival in Rhodes
•Visit to ceremony & reception venues
•Organisation of reception and additional services
•All local taxes
The Sunflower Ceremony Package - £545.00
•Completely custom-made ceremony created with your beliefs, family and lifestyle in
mind
•All ceremony planning and performance in conjunction harmony with other chosen
services
•Assistance with writing vows if required
•Your choice of rituals, readings, music and choreography
•Ideas and suggestions for rituals, readings and choreography to include in your
ceremony
•Ceremony performed by our professional Marriage & Family Celebrant
•Ceremony of unlimited duration
•Ceremony on any day of the week at any time
•Unlimited consultations by e-mail and Skype (and telephone in Greece) with celebrant
•Services of our UK based Planner
•Member of Unforgettable Rhodes Wedding team attending on the day
•Close co-operation with celebrant in arranging your unique ceremony
•Organisation and booking of additional services
•Organisation of reception and events planner
•Personal consultation with celebrant if you visit Rhodes at any time before your
ceremony
•Ceremony rehearsal at venue with celebrant
•Beautiful personalised certificate commemorating your special occasion
•Presentation of your written ceremony as a souvenir of the day
Extra charges will be incurred for: Some ceremony locations and provision of any
materials used in rituals, e.g. sand, roses, wine, etc.
Our Marriage & Family Celebrant was trained as a celebrant at the UK College of
Celibacy and is a full member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants. All her
ceremonies are created and performed in the English language. A celebrant wedding
ceremony may be held in conjunction with a legal civil marriage registration or without.
Extra fees will apply for attendance of the Greek Registrar. Unfortunately, Greece has
not yet introduced legal civil partnerships or weddings for gay and lesbian couples.
Paperwork Requirements for Civil and Church Weddings
The State requirements for Civil Ceremony
1. Full A4 original Birth Certificates
2. Certificates of Non Impediment (freedom to marry paper from your local registry office)
3. If you have changed your name, divorced or adopted - Deed poll / Decree Absolute or
Adoption Certificate
4. All documents must be legalised with an Apostille stamp from the FCO
5. Photocopies of ID page of you passports
The Catholic Church requires:
1. Letter of Freedom from your own diocese in your own country
2. Baptism Certificate
3. Confirmation Certificate
4. Letter of Dispensation in the case of a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic
5. Letter or Certificate of Marriage preparation course
6. Photocopies of your full A4 Birth Certificates
7. Photocopy of your Marriage Certificate from you civil ceremony
Your Wedding Day
Blue skies and crystal clear waters for your ceremony location and the backdrop for all your
photographs, then a beautiful boat cruise to take you onto your reception - an open air venue to
dance to your heart desire under the stars. As the fairy tale comes to a close you will take your
little piece of Rhodes with you to watch time and time again and to remember your magical day
spent here.
We will be with you every step of the way, making that description a reality for your big day. We
take all the stress out of the wedding so you can relax and enjoy the sun before your big day. All
you have to do is turn up!
The Booking Procedure
From your initial enquiry we will send you all a quotation with all costs for services, your
wedding package and finishing touches. If you have already chosen your date we’ll check
availability with the local registrar or town hall, and the venue.
•Upon your request we will start the booking process and send your deposit invoice for 20% of
the wedding package you have selected
•See booking Terms and Conditions by clicking here
Once the deposit is received we will send you the following:
•Receipt
•Letter of confirmation with all details of your booking including wedding date, time, ceremony
venue, reception venue, and the date that your legal paperwork and final payment are due
•Copy of legal documents required - for details of the legal documents required for weddings in
Greece, please click here.
Arrival in Rhodes On your arrival in Rhodes you will have a full wedding consultation with
Justine; she will accompany you to your chosen venues and talk you through your wedding
arrangements. You will be given an itinerary of your wedding day which you and your wedding
guests can refer to. At this consultation you will pay for all extra services that you have booked
(in Euros), a receipt will be issued.
Preparation on the Big Day Justine will contact you on the morning of your wedding to
reconfirm all arrangements and check if there are any last minute details to arrange. She will
then plan the day accordingly, ensuring that all the extra services booked are in place,
personally check your flowers and bouquets, and communicate with her wedding team.
A member of our team will stay with the Bride, another will decorate and arrange the ceremony
area and meet your wedding party, either at the hotel or at your wedding venue. Another
member of the team will be decorating your reception venue and finalising all details, as per
your instructions.
Wedding Ceremony The civil wedding ceremony will take between 5 -10 minutes,
depending on your venue. Many couples extend their ceremony by exchanging their own vows,
or by having a poem or reading by one of their wedding guests. We can also arrange for your
chosen music to be played at the ceremony venue for the Bride's arrival or as background music
during the ceremony. Some locations also allow drinks to be served (champagne, beer or wine)
after the ceremony; there would be an additional charge for this service. If you have booked a
boat cruise for after your ceremony, a member of our wedding team will escort your wedding
party to the boat, and afterwards, to your reception venue. One co-ordinator will stay at your
reception until you are happy for her to leave.
Marriage Licence
Weddings in Filerimos, Kalithea Spa and Faliraki will allow you to sign
your official marriage licence after the wedding ceremony. All other wedding venues will require
you to visit the relevant Town Hall the next day to sign, accompanied by one of our wedding
team. If your wedding ceremony is on a Friday you will visit the Town Hall on the following
Monday morning. You will require two witnesses who will need to bring their passports with
them. Once your marriage licence is signed we will organise the translation and legalisation of
your marriage certificate (including the Apostille stamp), and posted by recorded delivery to
your home address.
Ceremony Venues
Your wedding day should be one of the most memorable days of your life, filled with
romance and unforgettable moments to treasure forever. Imagine declaring your vows
on a sun-kissed beach or in a fragrant garden bathed in warm sunshine.
We have carefully handpicked our selection of ceremony venues to suit all styles of
weddings. Everybody has their own idea of where they want to tie the knot; yours may
be under a spectacular dome such as Kalithea Spa, or a beachfront location, or at a
Greek chapel overlooking the azure Mediterranean Sea. Unforgettable Rhodes
Weddings can arrange for your dreams to come true.
We work in partnership with the best 5 star deluxe hotels that Rhodes has to offer,
where you can marry and hold your reception in all in one location. Hotel weddings are
extremely popular as they offer the benefits of not having to travel out of the hotel, and
a great way to enjoy your stay with family and friends. Spend the morning relaxing
around the pool, or being pampered at the hotels spa, then get married in the
afternoon, followed by a lavish reception, all under one roof! Ceremonies can be
arranged in the hotel gardens, by the pool and some even have their own chapels.
And for those of you who wish for a simple ceremony on the beach look no further, as
these hotels offer an elegant beach setting. Whether you are looking for a simple
wedding or an extravagant celebration there are several optional extras to personalise
your day, and we can help arrange those finishing touches.
Why not treat yourself to a mini-honeymoon after your wedding? In all our hotels we
can offer you an overnight stay or longer, many offer a room upgrade or champagne
and a fruit basket in your room. This would need to be booked before your arrival.
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Wedding Receptions
Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings work with a variety of reception venues from chic and
stylish hotel banqueting rooms, to modern and contemporary restaurants, or relaxed
and informal Greek tavernas. We can suggest the perfect venue to suit your
requirements, wedding style and party size, and budget.
Our venues offer a warm Rodian welcome, superb service accompanied by a wide
choice of dishes and exquisite wines, and many have spectacular views/ All have been
carefully selected by us and are experienced in arranging wedding receptions; whether
it is a small wedding party or a large selection of your family and friends.
We can also arrange your entertainment for the evening - from traditional Greek
dancers to a professional DJ, or a Greek band.
Our wedding team will arrange the decoration of your reception venue; after all this is
what we are experienced at!
All details of reception venues and wedding menus will be sent with our response to
your initial enquiry, please click on the link below for further information about some of
our reception venues.
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Additional Services
Hairdresser & Qualified British Bridal Beautician
• Brides Hair on her Wedding Day
• Bridesmaids Styles
• Flower Girls
• Mother of the Bride or Groom, or Guests Hair Blow Dry
Make-up
• Bridal Make-up on her Wedding Day
• Bridesmaids
• Mother of the Bride or Groom, or Guests:
*Trials available for hair and make-up
Nails
•Manicure
•Pedicure
•Acrylic nails
•Gel nails
•Shellac Polish
Transportation
• Wedding Car
• Horse & Carriage (St Paul’s Bay only)
• Lindian Donkey
• Coach Transfer
• Wedding Taxi (with / without ribbon) Pre-ordered
Champagne Boat Cruise
• Prices for boat cruises vary depending on the ceremony location
We can also arrange boat transfers between resorts and from wedding to reception
venues
Lindos Weddings
• Please note cruises start from 4pm due to local laws
• Up to one hour champagne cruise: up to 34 passengers
• Boat Cruise Drinks (not included in price)
Rhodes Weddings
• Champagne cruise – up to one hour: Up to 40 passengers Catamaran, 70 passengers
yellow boat
•Luxury Yacht – one hour cruise: up to 22 passengers including wine, beer, soft drinks,
toast for couple, fruit salad , waiter service Rhodes / kalithea/ Ladiko .Rhodes/ Kalithea/
Kolymbia . Rhodes/ Kalithea/ Kolymbia / Lindos
•Symi Full Day: Lindos Full day:
•Please Note: During high season boats may not be able to leave from Kalithea Spa a
small coach trip may be required.
Table Arrangements – We can send photos of tables set up
• White Chair Covers
• Organza Bow in a wide choice of colour
• Napkin Ribbons, all colours available
• Silk Petals per bag
• Name Place Cards
• Candles: candle in tea lighter holder, available in various colours (glass is for hire only)
• Candles in snap shot type glass available in all colours
• Candles: tall free-standing on small round mirror all colours available
• Candle in hurricane lamp with coloured crystals - colours are pale pink, clear, white,
turquoise, red/wine, brown, orange, lemon, (glass is for hire only)
• Coloured candle in hurricane lamp – colours are white, cream, pink, wine, blue, green,
orange turquoise, red, lemon, brown, royal blue (note: glass is for hire only)
• Hurricane glass and candle with sand: All candle colours available (glass is for hire
only)
• Lanterns: includes candle (small and large are available). Lantern colours available are
cream, white, brown and black
• Lanterns: small square table lanterns available in white, black, pale pink, pale Greek
blue, cerise pink with tealight candle
• Fish bowls with single flower and two floating tealight candles
• Fish bowl filled with roses/other flowers
• Fish bowl as large floral arrangement
• Small glass vase filled with 3-4 flowers
Helium Balloons
• Bundles of 3 – various colours available • We can also arrange balloons in pools, heart
shape hanging arrangements, exploding balloons or standing balloons.
Wedding Favours
• Organza bags with sugared almonds
• Organza bags with miniature ouzo or metaxa brandy, or a cupcake with your own
design
• Box of sugared almonds
• Box empty (bring your favour)
• Other wedding favours are available, please ask for details
Wedding Flowers
• Bridesmaids Bouquet (various flower type and bouquet sizes)
• Flower Girl: Posy or Wand with flower/s
• Flower Girl: Basket filled with fresh petals or bi-degradable confetti
• Buttonholes: additional price may apply to certain flowers
• Confetti Cones: filled with petals many colours available
• Corsages: wrist and pin
• Table flowers: small or medium round, large long or round, flowers in baskets
• Church Stands: Pair with fresh flowers
•Freestanding arches and chapel flowers
(Flowers can be transferred onto your reception venue free of charge)
Wedding Photographers
These are our basic and package options; we can customise to suit your requirements
and budget.
The packages available in the ceremony-only section are based on approx one-hour
photo shoot. This includes Grooms arrival, Brides arrival, all ceremony, formal / group
photos, confetti throwing etc.
Photographers Packages – All packages give you complete copyright.
Ceremony Only:
• 30 Prints + USB Flash Drive with all photographs (including copyright)
• CD ROM ONLY (ceremony only – unlimited photos taken, ALL presented on a USB
Flash Drive)
• DVD ONLY (ceremony only – FULLY EDITED – includes Bride & Grooms choice of music)
Additional Extras:
• Extra Prints (20cm x 15cm)
• Additional CD Rom with ALL images taken
• Extra Hour Photography
VIP Option One includes:
VIP Option 1 includes: 2 Professional Photographers
•Photographs start pre-wedding with bride getting ready at her location
•Ceremony – formal /group pictures – confetti throwing - beach etc.
•Reception , cake cutting, speeches, sunset etc
•150 page Story Book (170 images inside)
•USB Flash Drive with ALL images on
•DVD Slideshow includes selected picture, edited to 3 soundtracks of bride and grooms
choice.
•Additional 2 USB Flash Drive
(*MAX 6 Hours)
VIP Option Two includes: 2 Professional Photographers
•Photographs start pre-wedding with the bride at her location
•Ceremony – formal/group pictures – confetti throwing – beach etc.
•Between 1-2 hours at Reception, cutting cake and speeches etc.
•120 page Story Book (140 images inside)
•USB Flash Drive with ALL images on
•DVD Slideshow, includes selected pictures from album, edited to 2 soundtracks
(*MAX 4 HOURS)
VIP Option Three includes: Coverage starts with one hour pre-wedding with the
Bride at her location
• Arrival at ceremony venue, ceremony, post ceremony, formal / group pictures,
confetti throwing etc
• Reception coverage (cake cutting on arrival) for remainder of time
• 80 page Photobook (100 images inside)
• USB Flash Drive with ALL images taken
 DVD Slideshow, includes selected pictures from album, edited to 2 soundtracks of
couple’s choice
• (*MAX 2.5 Hours)
VIP Option Four includes: Coverage starts with one hour pre-wedding with the
Bride at her location
• Two photographer covering arrival at ceremony venue, ceremony, post ceremony,
formal / group pictures, confetti throwing etc
• Reception coverage (cake cutting on arrival) for remainder of time
• All images taken. High resolution and copyright free on a USB Flash Drive, includes
black & white, special effects images for your preference, and airbrush service.
• Plus an additional 2 USB Flash Drives personalized for parents or friends (Bride &
Grooms choice)
• (*MAX 4 Hours)
*Please note if you are having a champagne cruise after your wedding ceremony, this
will take up to one hour of your reception time.
If you prefer, the pre-wedding coverage can be added to after your wedding
ceremony.
Church Music
• Greek Accordionist or Violinist: Ceremony only
• Greek Accordionist: Ceremony & escort to your reception venue in Lindos area
• Wedding Singer – Acoustic duo, guitarist and singer (at church or reception for one
hour)
Entertainment
• Professional DJ (plus Karaoke if you wish) – either from 9-12pm or 7-12pm
• Disco & Professional Greek Dancers
• Live Greek Band OR English band
Other Services
• Fireworks: selected venues only
• Caricature: hire fee approx 4 hours plus approx 20-25 drawings
• Red Carpet Hire only for chapel (only at selected venues)
• Parasols for hire
• Face painting for children
Champagne Toast
• At selected ceremony venues we can serve champagne and nibbles
• Wedding Cake - extra kilos available (1 kilo serves approx 10 portions)
• Traditional English stacked wedding cakes
• Fireworks 3-5 minutes
Ceremony Venues Additional Set-up Charges
Aghia Sofia: €300.00 Includes chairs at chapel
Kalithea Spa: 2-10 guests:€ 150.00, 11-40 guests: €200.00, 41-60 guests€ 250.00,
61-100 guests €300.00, 101 - 150 €400.00, 151 – 200 €500.00 Includes chairs and some
decoration and private hire of rotunda area for ceremony.
Amathus Beach Hotel: Garden ceremony set-up: €150.00 Beach ceremony set-up:
€300.00 reception must be held in hotel.
Island Blue Complex: Ceremony set-up, which includes gazebo, chairs (with white chair
covers and organza chair bows), red carpet, floral displays: €195.00 ceremony and
reception must be held in the hotel.
Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Hotel: Ceremony set-up €150.00 minimum stay required of
six rooms for a 7night stay. Wedding in the grounds of either hotel 100.00. For a beach
wedding in either hotel 200.00 if also having reception.
Please note: There is an additional supplement charged for the registrar to conduct your
wedding ceremony on the beach or at hotels
Honeymoon Packages
Deluxe Hotels: Special Honeymoon Package for three nights – early check-in available
Please Note
Prices are subject to change if suppliers contracted by Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings
increase their costs; these changes are out of our control. We will always notify you in
writing as soon as we are advised of any increase.
FAQ’S
Will our marriage be legally recognised outside of Greece?
Yes - your marriage is completely legal and recognised in your country of residence.
How soon do we need to book?
There will be some paperwork involved which can take time to prepare. We require a
minimum of 7 weeks’ notice for Rhodes weddings. The more popular wedding venues
do get booked very quickly; therefore we suggest you book as early as possible.
How long does our stay in resort need to be?
We recommend a 14 night holiday as it makes your time away more relaxed. However
we do recommend you arrive in Rhodes a full three days before your wedding day.
What name should the bride-to-be travel under?
The bride must travel under the name that appears on her passport for both the
outbound and inbound flights.
What documents are required?
There are some legal formalities attached to marrying abroad although probably less
than you would imagine. Please refer to our legal requirements so you can see what is
required for you to be able marry in Greece.
Can I get married overseas if I have been divorced?
Yes of course - You will just need to provide your divorce certificate (Decree Absolute)
proving that you are now single and free to marry.
Will we get an official/legal marriage certificate?
The cost of your wedding includes the translation of your marriage certificate into
English. If your certificate isn't ready to take home with you, we will forward it by
recorded post to your home address.
Can we request a date/time for our wedding?
Yes, we can request out for your chosen wedding date. This is subject to the availability
of your chosen venue and the person who will conduct your ceremony. We will always
confirm a wedding date and time at time of confirming your booking. (Please bear in
mind that any unforeseen circumstances that may occur locally could cause the rescheduling of your time).
Who will conduct our wedding ceremony?
Your wedding ceremony will usually be performed by a local registrar or mayor. All
ceremonies are conducted in English and in Greek.
Can you organise our wedding reception?
Yes we would be delighted to arrange your wedding reception for you no matter how
large or small. Arrangements are made in the UK but finalised and paid for locally in
Rhodes.
Do we need to organise witnesses to be present?
You will need two witnesses for your marriage. They can be friends or family - or local
wedding coordinators will be happy to assist if this is not possible.
Can friends and family attend our wedding?
Definitely . We will be more than happy to cater for any wedding party size.
Can we amend/ cancel our wedding once confirmed?
We will always do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make. For
full details of the dates and charges applied to changes and cancellations please see our
terms and conditions.
Can we choose any style of wedding outfit?
It is completely up to you to choose the style you want for your wedding clothes. Please
bear in mind however that temperature in Rhodes can get very hot and this should be
considered when making decisions about what to wear.
Can we make appointments with a hair stylist or beautician?
Yes, we work with great hair stylists and beauticians who come highly recommended.
They will visit you at your hotel to do a consultation and trial run before your big day.
We recommend you book this with us before you arrival as they are popular and get
booked up quickly.
Do we need a special wedding insurance?
We strongly recommend that you take out a special wedding insurance.
Can we book separate rooms for the night before the wedding?
We will be more than happy to make any such arrangements where possible, at a
supplement for you.
Will it be possible to arrange group excursions for the wedding party?
We will be more than happy to confirm private outings and trips for your wedding party.
Alternatively we can provide you with details of the excursions we offer in resort should
just the Bride and Groom want to take a trip together!
Can you arrange extras e.g. flowers & a photographer?
Yes, we can. Photography and flowers are included in some of our wedding packages.
You are also welcome to add on any extras such as a videographer or extra images, or
table floral displays, or wrist corsages etc from the ‘Finishing Touches / wedding extras
list provided.
Can you recommend how to transport wedding clothes?
Your wedding outfit should be packed away safely in a hard suitcase/ box and put in the
hold of the aircraft. It is not possible to take your wedding clothes into the cabin itself.
Please discuss this at the time of booking as, depending on the airline, this may need to
be pre-booked and charges may apply for excess baggage.
What happens after we book?
We will confirm everything to you in writing and start helping you through the process
of organising the legal formalities and advise you of what will need to be done over the
next few months/weeks. Please see our booking terms and conditions by
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Who will be my dedicated Wedding Planner on the day?
Justine, who you will meet with for your in-depth wedding consultation a day or so after
you arrive in Rhodes, oversees all wedding day preparations. Either Justine or Michele,
our Senior Wedding Planner will be your dedicated planner throughout your wedding
day. In the UK, Tracy will be planning your wedding day with you, she will discuss your
wedding plans in great depth, and will provide you with extra peace of mind that all
aspects and special details of your wedding day have been arranged prior to the day
itself.
Celebrant Services and Same Sex Ceremonies New in 2013
For alternative weddings and commitment ceremonies
If you thought that a dream wedding destination like the Greek island of Rhodes wasn’t
possible for you because you couldn’t have a legal civil marriage or civil partnership
ceremony there – think again!
New for 2013, Unforgettable Rhodes Weddings is excited to have secured the exclusive
services of the first and only UK trained and certified Marriage & Family Celebrant
resident in Rhodes.
A celebrant ceremony is all about designing a more meaningful and appropriate
wedding or commitment ceremony for you. It is about making your special occasion
special. It is about making your ceremony unforgettable – for you and your guests.
Because a celebrant ceremony is not bound by any legal constraints, prejudices or
beliefs, it is perfect for gay and lesbian couples, couples with mixed-ethnic backgrounds
and anyone who simply wants a more romantic, meaningful and memorable ceremony.
You are free to express yourself and your feelings for one another in your own style,
including any music, readings and rituals of your choice.
Our celebrant will create and conduct a unique ceremony inspired by you: the story of
how you met, how you fell in love and of your hopes and dreams for your future
together.
Your ceremony can be an intimate one with just the two of you or include members of
your family and friends. Our celebrant will actively encourage you to include members
of your family and friends in your ceremony as she believes that it is personal
participation and inter-action that builds the most lasting and precious memories.
Other advantages of a celebrant ceremony are that you can hold your ceremony in any
location, on any day of the week and at any time and there is no documentation
required for a celebrant ceremony so you can fly to Rhodes one day and hold your
wedding ceremony the next! Many people who choose a celebrant wedding or
commitment ceremony legally register their partnership with a civil marriage or civil
partnership registration at their local register office before or after celebrating what
they consider to be their “real” wedding ceremony in Rhodes.
And our celebrant does not just conduct wedding ceremonies. She can create a perfect,
unique ceremony for just about any of life’s milestone events.
So whatever your celebration - wedding, civil partnership, commitment ceremony, vow
renewal, baby naming, anniversary, engagement – contact us and let us make it truly
unforgettable.
Celebrant Services FAQ’s
Why choose a celebrant wedding ceremony?
With so much time, effort and care devoted to making your wedding day perfect
doesn’t it seem a shame that so little importance is given to what should be the most
important part of it all?
Most people find that civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies are short and
impersonal. What should be the highlight of your wedding day is often the most
forgettable part and many couples are left disappointed with the proceedings. A
celebrant ceremony gives you the freedom to create a more personal, meaningful and
memorable ceremony, one that is relevant to your lifestyle and allows your family and
friends to take part in with you. A ceremony that your guests actually take part in is one
that you will all talk and laugh about for many years to come.
Greece has not yet introduced same-sex weddings or civil partnerships into its
constitution, but a celebrant ceremony allows couples of all creeds, cultures and sexualorientations to have an equally beautiful and meaningful ceremony. The registration of
a civil partnership in the UK is a simple procedure either preceding or following the
celebrant ceremony in Rhodes.
Is a celebrant wedding legal?
No. A celebrant wedding is not a legal marriage registration. It is the ceremonial part of
your celebration and is intended to make your wedding ceremony unique and
meaningful.
In order to make your marriage legal, you will need to register your marriage at your
local register office or combine your celebrant ceremony in Rhodes with a legal
registration in Greece. You can find out more about combining your celebrant
ceremony with a legal ceremony here. www.unforgettablerhodesweddings.com
Is a celebrant wedding illegal?
No. A celebrant wedding is a symbolic ceremony. It is the ceremonial part of your
ceremony and has no legal status either in Greece or your country of origin. Any
certificate that you sign and/or receive is purely commemorative.
Can my partner and I have a legal gay wedding or civil partnership
registered in Greece?
No. Although the subject is due to be discussed in parliament, Greece is currently not
one of the countries that registers same-sex weddings or civil partnerships in law.
What documentation do I need for a celebrant ceremony?
None! You can arrive in Rhodes on Tuesday and hold your ceremony on Wednesday.
No paperwork is required.
Will we get any kind of certificate to commemorate our special day?
Yes, our celebrant will give you a choice of certificates. If you are having a wedding
ceremony or commitment ceremony, you may opt to sign a symbolic wedding certificate
during your ceremony.
What do you mean by rituals? It sounds a bit odd!
Rituals are a very important part of any special occasion ceremony whether it is religious
or secular. What would a child’s birthday be without lighting candles on a cake and
blowing them out?
The rituals performed in traditional wedding ceremonies include dressing the bride,
giving the bride away, exchanging vows, exchanging wedding rings, etc.
In a celebrant ceremony you are encouraged to include rituals that are more
appropriate and meaningful to you. Some of the most popular rituals that couples
include in celebrant ceremonies are Hand fasting, lighting a Unity Candle, Ring Warming,
the Sand Ceremony and Jumping the Broom. However there are many lovely rituals to
choose from and you (and often the celebrant) might even invent a ritual all of your
own.
Where can we hold our celebrant ceremony?
Just about anywhere! Our celebrant has performed ceremonies on the beach, at hotels,
in private villas, restaurants, gardens and hill-tops.
What should we wear for a celebrant ceremony?
Whatever you like. If you are having a wedding ceremony then it is usual for the bride
to wear a wedding dress in whatever colour she likes. Guests tend to dress up too – just
as they would for a religious or register office wedding.
Some couples like to give a theme to their wedding, such as a colour theme or musical
era.
However, bear in mind that it can get very hot in Rhodes. Ladies can take advantage of
this by wearing floaty summer dresses and sandals, and shirt sleeves and flip flops are
often a popular choice for the men.
If you have any further questions our celebrant will be happy to help you.
Contact Us
UK Contact Details
Miss Tracy Sharp Planner / Administrator
UK Wedding Planner: [email protected]
UK alternative email address: [email protected]
UK Tel: 01992 450 178
UK alternative number: 07711 237558
Rhodes Contact Details
Mrs Justine King Manager
Rhodes Contact Number: (0030) 22410 53325
Rhodes Alternative Contact Number: (0030) 6945320089
Wedding Planner: [email protected]
Rhodes alternative email address: [email protected]
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