With the threat of COVID-19 present in everyone’s lives, there has understandably been a lot of talk about SMALL Weddings. While small weddings have always been popular, they have become more important than ever due to social distancing and restrictions on the size of public gatherings. If you are considering a smaller wedding in Crete, then have no fear!
TIMELINE
Elopements have a casual, loose timeline and are normally between 3-4 hours so that your intimate moments and private vows can be documented. If you’re hiring an officiant, hair & makeup artists, the only official times scheduled would be your hair & makeup end time, and ceremony start time.
Micro-Weddings on the other hand, while still having that casual timeline and a shorter ceremony, are structured more like a wedding! You’ll likely have more vendors, including catering and musicians, so will need to have more solid timing in place.
photo: Oxana Smargiannaki
LOCATION
Elopements can essentially happen in any location you choose! While you will need a permit to be married in most public locations, there is more freedom in choosing your backdrop since you won’t be setting up an altar, chairs or a gathering space.
For micro-weddings, you can’t set up an altar, chairs and a dining area anywhere you want, so you’ll need a definitive wedding venue, hotel, villa or you will need a permit for getting married in a public place.
photo: Christos Tsoumplekas
PLANNING
Elopement planning includes filing marriage license documents, choosing a location, filing location permit paperwork, and hiring your chosen vendors. You’re normally looking for at least 3 out of this list: officiant, photographer, videographer, florist, hair & makeup.
Micro-Wedding planning has all of the above, plus inviting your guests, setting up a ceremony and seated dining area, adding catering to the list and any additional entertainment your heart desires. You likely also will want a wedding planner to help you gather your vendors and set things up day-of!
