Celebrant in Crete

05/11/2024

🌞 Waiting for the guests to arrive, but you’ll find me hiding in the shade until then!
😎 Celebrant's trick to staying cool on a sunny day in Crete: a good spot under the olive trees, some cold water, and a little breeze if we're lucky !

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31/10/2024

🌊✨ Forever memories on the stunning island of Crete! 💍

Honoured to officiate this beautiful wedding at one of the most breathtaking venues in Chania. Love was in the air as the sea and mountains provided the perfect backdrop, and the lush grass created a dreamy setting for Hannah and Paul to say, "I do" in front of their two gorgeous sons and their closest friends and family.

Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, and Cretan sunsets together! 🌅💕

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06/06/2024

Received the sweetest message from Jack and Charlee after their beautiful wedding 😍

"Hey Elizabeth, Charlee and I wanted to just to say thank you so much. It was such a beautiful ceremony and everyone told us how wonderful they thought it was. We couldn’t have done it without you!! Thank you again from both of us, we are so grateful ❤️"

Creating a memorable and personal ceremony is what I love to do! Thank you both for letting me a part of your special day.

Shout-out to all the wonderful vendors involved in their big day:

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11/04/2024

🎉 Celebrating One Year as a Qualified Celebrant! 🎉

This month marks a special milestone for me as it's been one year since I completed my celebrant course with and officially became a qualified celebrant to add to my many years' experience. 🌟 Over the past year, I've had the incredible opportunity to put all the additional knowledge and skills gained from that training into practice, and it's been an absolute joy to create meaningful and personalised ceremonies for couples at an elevated level. 💕

I'm immensely grateful for the trust couples have placed in me to be a part of their special day. ✨ As we enter into the wedding season, I'm excitedly looking forward to the beautiful weddings lined up for this summer and the chance to continue crafting ceremonies for each couple.

If you haven't found a celebrant for your wedding yet, it's not too late! Dates still available for summer 2024.

26/02/2024

✨ 𝐓𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝! 💖 ✨

Hey, lovebirds! 🕊️ Ready to dive into the heartwarming world of the Tying the Knot ceremony? Join us on this enchanting journey where vows transform into a lasting, tangible bond! 🎀💍

1. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎: In this age-old tradition, couples bring their hands together, and a symbolic knot is tied, representing the union of two lives. It's a powerful moment of connection, where promises are woven into the fabric of their shared journey.

2. 𝑨 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉: What makes it extraordinary? The personalisation! Choose rope or fabrics that resonate with your story – perhaps colors that symbolise your journey or materials with sentimental value. The possibilities are as endless as your love.

3. 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓: As the knot is tightened, it symbolises the unity and strength of your commitment. It's not just about the present; it's a promise for the forever that unfolds with each passing day.

4. 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒏𝒆𝒔: Invite your loved ones to join in this special act. Whether it's family members, close friends, or even your fur babies, involving them adds layers of warmth to this timeless ritual.

5. 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆: The tied knot serves as a tangible keepsake, a daily reminder of the vows exchanged and the love that continues to grow. Display it proudly in your home, and let it be a symbol of enduring love.

Tag a Couple Ready to Tie the Knot! Are you captivated by the magic of the Tying the Knot ceremony? Share your thoughts, and tag a couple whose love deserves to be celebrated in this unique way! 💑🌟

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14/02/2024

Love is not just a day; it's a lifetime of shared moments, laughter, and heartfelt promises. Happy Valentine's Day to all the couples, past and future, whose love stories I've been honoured to celebrate! May your days be filled with the warmth of each other's presence and the echoes of vows whispered on the winds of cherished memories. 💖🌟

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12/02/2024

Your love story, your way. 💑🌺 As a professional wedding celebrant in Crete, I create ceremonies as unique as your love. Let's create your dream wedding ceremony!

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07/02/2024

Laughter, the sweetest symphony of love! 💕✨ In the midst of exchanging vows and promises, don't forget the power of laughter. A shared giggle, a hearty laugh – these moments not only lighten the mood but etch joy into the very fabric of your ceremony. Let laughter be the soundtrack of your love story, echoing through the years ahead. After all, a wedding ceremony is not just about promises; it's about creating a lifetime of cherished memories together. 🌟

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31/12/2023

24/12/2023

Happy Christmas Eve !
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas tomorrow ❤️

07/10/2023

Jonathan & Amy shared their personal vows at the fabulous Fortezza of Rethymnon yesterday ❤️

24/08/2023

Jeremy & Sally 💕

09/08/2023

Vows...
When it comes to your vows there are so many options! You can choose traditional wording, from non traditional examples or write your own.
Vows can be read out to you and you repeat them, you can have them printed on card, or you may just want to say something unrehearsed, it’s all up to you!

21/07/2023

Blue... the blue of Greece that makes my heart sing. Blue sky, blue sea, beautifully contrasted by the green, the white, the fuchsia 💕

22/06/2023

Monday's location...

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04/06/2023

So excited to be in Athens at this stunning venue today! Thank you .weddings for the opportunity to be here and to the wonderful couple for choosing me as their wedding celebrant.

14/05/2023

Just before the first wedding ceremony of the season on Friday. Congratulations Lynsey and Ben 💕

31/03/2023

Don’t underestimate the importance of the ceremony!

When thinking about their wedding day, couples can get caught up in the venue, the flowers and decorations, the menu options etc. and often underestimate the importance of the ceremony itself. That’s where I come in. Because, although all those details of the wedding are very important, the words that you hear and say to each other during the ceremony are what makes it your wedding.

As your celebrant I will work with you to create a ceremony unique to you and your relationship, making sure each part reflects your love for one another.

30/03/2023

Allow me to introduce myself...

Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

Originally from Wales, I have lived permanently in Crete for over 35 years giving me an excellent understanding of all things Cretan as well as all things British and making me uniquely qualified to lead your secular wedding ceremony in Crete.

With nearly 20 years’ experience conducting elopements, symbolic wedding blessings, vow renewals and working in conjunction with Deputy Mayors officiating the civil ceremony, you can rest easy knowing you have a professional leading your ceremony in Crete.

29/03/2023

Ring Warming Ceremony

If you're looking for a different way to include guests in your ceremony, this may be for you!

A tradition originating in Ireland, it involves your guests 'warming' your wedding bands up with positive thoughts, prayers or good wishes before the ring exchange.

This might be kept simple by having the rings on display at the entrance for guests to touch and infuse with good energy before being seated or the rings can be physically passed around during the ceremony.

23/02/2023

What if I want my ceremony in more than one language?

Language is such an important aspect of life and oftentimes the couple might speak different languages.

We can introduce these by having your vows in a different language(s) or if you prefer we can have a translator present to conduct some or all of the ceremony alongside me.
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14/02/2023

💞 Happy Valentine's Day 💞

30/01/2023

How many places are there where you get to have the sea as a backdrop to your wedding but also see the mountains across the sand?
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25/01/2023

Wedding rings 💍
A symbol of the unbreaking circle of eternal love. Evidence of wedding rings can be found as far back as 3,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt... though they were a little simpler back then!
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20/01/2023

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