Frequently asked questions for weddings
All the questions you may have for your Indian wedding in Greece, F.A.Q.
Why do I need a wedding planner for my wedding in Greece?
Organizing your wedding thousands of miles abroad is a real struggle. When deciding to get married in Greece, you need to do a ton of research in the Greek wedding market and contact numerous vendors, hoping to find the best ones for your wedding, but with no actual feedback on their possibilities. Contacting us as professional wedding planners in Greece, seriously experienced in the Indian destination wedding sector, you will have only one skilled vendor that will help you skip the fuss and make all the arrangements easily and stress-free, according to your needs and demands. You will be in touch with only one team that will take care of everything for you and will be by your side from the beginning of the plan until the last minute of your wedding. Having planned and conducted hundreds of destination weddings, we will give you all the right connections with extremely skilled and highly qualified vendors and providers in Greece, guaranteeing a stress-free and careless wedding planning procedure. With us, you can be sure that everything will go according to the plan, carefully organized until the very last detail, with the best possible coordinators.
- What services are you providing?
As professional wedding planners with more than 15 years of experience in destination weddings, we can provide any service you will need for your matrimonial in Greece. Our skilled team of wedding experts can help you plan and conduct your nuptial trip from scratch to finish in detail, but most importantly, totally stress-free. The services we provide are:
- Contact at any time and personal connection in order to make your big day as special as you are adapted to your character and personal vision. Email, WhatsApp, or phone calls.
- Event management (personalized list, time-plan, budget management, vendor payment schedules, service sourcing, on-spot inspection, guest management)
- Coordination of the vendors and providers
- The suggestions for superior wedding venues in Greece and hotels for your events
- Travel arrangements or suggestions on your upcoming trip (accommodation, transport, food)
- Legal arrangements and taking care of the necessary documentation for the official registration of your wedding.
- Tailor-crafted services according to your special demands and inspiration
- Introduction to top-qualified vendors of the sector: Photographers, Videographers, DJs, Beauty artists, Decorators, Musicians, Florists
- Pre and Post-Event Services
- Creativity and Inspiration for the ideal, personalized concept of your big day
- Sourcing of the best deals for the optimization of your budget management
- Can I tailor my wedding package?
We firmly believe that each couple is unique and so should be their wedding day. This is why we don’t offer all-inclusive, ready-made packages. All our weddings are tailor-made in your personal dreams and expectations. Making your fantasies reality is extremely important to us, which is why we invest a significant amount of time getting to know you so we can understand your individual style and the things that matter to you most. Moreover, with a bunch of hand-selected vendors, we guarantee we provide the perfect match for your personal style and personality and we bring to life the wedding of your dreams.
How much will an Indian wedding in Greece cost?
There is no fixed price for an Indian wedding in Greece. We are not offering standard wedding packages. Our philosophy is that every wedding is unique, and it must be tailor-made according to the personal desires and needs of the couple. The cost of your matrimonial varies depending on the destination you choose, the number of guests, days of celebration, vendors, or elements you will use for your big day. Another key factor in the price of your wedding is the period you will choose to get married in Greece. Keep in mind that during the high touristic season (July- August), the cost of the accommodation and venues you will choose will rise significantly. Generally, any type of budget is applicable to Greece. You can always contact us in order to advise you on the economic estimation of your wedding event and the way you can manage your wedding budget in the most profitable way.
- Will you assist in accommodation?
Of course. According to your needs and number of guests, we provide a full consultation with options for different types of accommodation, from standard or superior rooms in hotels of your choice, till luxury private villas.
- Will you assist in transfers with buses?
As local experts, we can provide any useful information concerning the possibilities of public or private transfers with buses for you and your guests. You can confide in us for the mobility plan you have in mind and we will give you the best possible suggestions according to your needs and desires.
- How many guests I can have?
There is no limit to the number of guests you can invite for your big day. Our experience ranges from micro Indian weddings with up to 50 guests, to massive Indian weddings with 300-400 guests. There are numerous options for different venues and services of any possible capacity. We will give you the right guidance according to the number of your attendants and we will make sure that every single one of them will have only good memories to recollect.
- Why should I book your services?
Choosing the team of “Indian Weddings in Greece” is your best deal when planning a destination Indian Wedding in Greece. We have the longest experience in Hindu and Sikh weddings than any other vendor in Greece and the best feedback from our previous couples. Our reviews are excellent, thanks to numerous highly satisfied Indian clients. We can effectively organize and execute weddings at any destination in Greece according to your personal wills and desires. Our highly qualified team of experts, as well as hand-selected professional collaborators, guarantee only the top quality of services for your wedding. We have executive partnerships with talented Indian chefs and we own an extensive team that masters any wedding sector. We put our heart and soul into your big day, so as to provide you and your guests the best possible wedding experience.
- Do you have experience planning big weddings?
We have long experience in planning massive weddings. Considering that Indian weddings usually involve 100 to 300 attendants, we are highly efficient in handling large numbers of guests and providing services for big weddings. We also have collaborative venues, hotels, and vendors for any capacity you might request.
What are the most superior destinations in Greece for Indian weddings?
There are numerous destinations in Greece for destination Indian weddings. However, the most superior of them are Mykonos, Santorini, and the Athenian Riviera. They all take pride in easy accessibility, top-class amenities, excellent services, delicious food, and exceptional views.
- Can you provide Indian food?
We know that catering is one of the most important aspects of an Indian wedding. That is why we have strong collaborations with Indian caterers that have professional Indian chefs who can prepare any type of special Indian menu for your wedding day. We take pride in the best feedback from all or Indian couples and their guests regarding our Indian wedding food menu.
- Do you have a Henna artist for the Mehndi celebration?
Yes, we do have the most experienced Henna artists that are able to draw any design you wish during your Mehndi ceremony. You can even arrange a trial if you visit Greece some months before your wedding or the previous day of the official ceremony.
Do you have experience planning Indian weddings?
We have 16 years of experience in organizing destination Indian weddings in Greece. More than 150 couples have trusted us for planning their dream wedding with absolute success. Our team of experts has a strong knowledge of the Indian rituals and religious ceremonies and we know all the professional vendors in the Greek market that can bring them to life. Our long experience gives us the confidence to ensure that we will not only meet but exceed your expectations for your matrimonial day.
- Where can I find reviews from past clients?
You are free to reach us and request contact details from our previous clients. We are more than proud to put you in touch with them to get valuable feedback on the quality and effectiveness of our services.
- My venue has an in-house coordinator. Why should I use your services?
An in-house coordinator is an employee that deals not only with weddings but with conferences, meetings, and other types of events. He has to deal with many types of events from different sectors and provides standard services. On the other hand, we, as professional wedding planners, are highly experienced and specialized in the destination wedding industry. Our job is to think out of the box and give you a totally customized wedding experience like no other. An in-house coordinator will give you only a few choices for specific collaborators, while we will give you many options among carefully-selected vendors, matched to your own needs and personal expectations.
- Will you assist with vendors?
A major part of our services includes introducing you to experienced professionals in any sector in the wedding market. We suggest only professional suppliers with long and proven knowledge in order to ensure the best possible outcome for your wedding day. Then, we organize the part they play, making sure that all the moving parts work together in harmony and according to the wedding plan. We work only with expert licensed Caterers, Chefs, Florists, Decorators, DJs, Calligraphers, Beauty Artists, and Musicians. We also have superior collaborating venues and Pandits. Knowing that the photography and videography of your wedding day is one of the most important parts of your big day, we put special emphasis on it by recommending only the best of the best professional Greek wedding photographers.
- Can you assist in Venue selections?
Yes. Whatever the destination in Greece where you choose to have your events, we have hand-selected wedding venues that provide exceptional services for your big day. We can give you a list of our collaborating venues and you can choose the one that suits you best. Of course, if you already have in mind a preferable venue, you can always ask us to organize your dream wedding in it. We are open to any kind of suggestion and type of venue, and should you not have found your dream one, we can do it with you-for you!
Can you build a Mandap?
As one of the most important elements of an Indian wedding, Mandap is one of our top sectors of expertise. Our team of professionals has expert florists, decorators, and furnishers that are experienced in building any type of mandap, according to your desires. Even if you want a simple, flower mandap, or an elaborate, multi-themed one, just give us the vision of an ideal mandap for you, and we will make sure it will become reality in the best possible way.
- How many bookings are you accepting per day?
The strict policy of our company imposes contracting only one Indian wedding per week, especially after taking into consideration that Indian weddings usually last for more than one day –usually three days. Only in this way we can provide the best of our services or your special days, as we have enough time to ensure that everything will work as planned and that any last-time rescheduling will be handled successfully. In “Indian Weddings in Greece”, we take your wedding as a personal matter and we know that the focus should be maintained around you not only on your big days but on the preceding ones too.
What are the most popular Indian wedding types in Greece?
The most popular Indian wedding types that take place in Greece are Hindu and Sikh. Our team of experts can organize any of these two types of matrimonials, along with the individual traditional celebrations they consist of. Of course, we can also enrich the Indian customs with Greek rituals that can make the difference in your wedding and make it memorable for you and your guests. Your Sikh or Hindu wedding can be totally personalized to your own tastes and desires.
What is the perfect time for a wedding in Greece?
The perfect time for an Indian wedding in Greece is from May till the end of September. In this period the weather is usually warm and sunny, just perfect for an ideal, open-air event. This is also the touristic season for the most popular Greek destinations, so you can combine your wedding trip with a possible honeymoon in Greece.
- What is the wedding planning team size on a wedding day?
The number of people that will need to be present on your wedding day depends on the number of guests and celebrations you have. Our team of professionals planners will make sure there will be enough experts present during your big day to guarantee that everything will run smoothly, according to the plan. Our experienced staff will be constantly by your side to keep an eye on every single detail that could go wrong and avoid any unexpected conjuncture.
- Which Indian ceremony are you able to organize?
Our long experience in Sikh and Hindu weddings makes us experts in every traditional Indian ceremony. Our skillful team can organize any type of ceremony or processional: Mehendi, Sangeet, Tarik, Ganesh Pooja, Tilak/Sagan, Haldi, Roka, Vidaai, Dwar Rokai, Griha Pravesh, Mooh Dikhai, Pag Phera, or even a Baraat and var puja.
- Can you assist with all the pre-wedding and post-wedding events?
We can organize any type of event you wish, not only for your wedding day but also pre-wedding and post-wedding events. During our long experience, we have successfully planned and executed many creative and imaginative events, like chic welcome dinners, pre-wedding brunches, catamaran sunset cruises, pool dinners, parties at graveyards, or seaside resorts, and even rooftop lunches in the shadow of Acropolis. Just confide in us, tell us your vision and we will do our best to overcome your expectations and create a memorable event that will give your wedding trip a different dimension.
- Can I have a winter wedding in Greece?
Of course, you can have a winter wedding in Greece. There are different types of indoor venues that can host a winter Indian wedding, as well as winter destinations with special aesthetic for exceptional winter matrimonials.
- Can I book a backup date for my wedding?
The recent pandemic crisis has made our booking policy a little more elastic. Should there be a possibility of strong travel restrictions, it is advisable to set a backup date for your wedding, just in case there is a cancellation of your trip.
- Will you attend the wedding events?
Of course yes! As professionals, we will be in constant contact with you not only before your wedding events but also during them. Our job is to make sure everything will happen as scheduled, without the tiniest mistake or misunderstanding. And there is no better way to achieve this than being present during your wedding events. That is why the basic members of our team will be by your side from the very beginning till the last moment of your big day, in order to keep an eye on each detail and check that everything runs flawlessly. Even more, in case of any misfortune or malfunction, our experienced team will do its best to fix the situation or arrange backup equipment. In this way, you can enjoy a stress-free wedding day, quitting the practicalities, and focusing on the things that really matter: having a wonderful time with your guests.