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Stunning Santorini wedding at Le Ciel Santorini

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Santorini has become one of the most popular destinations for weddings for so many years now. This wedding is absolutely stunning and the view is what makes it! Le Ciel Santorini is one of the most luxurious hotels on the island, and is located in the northern part (not too far from Oia). It is a common destination for weddings and I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in getting married in Greece.

 
cubrinj said:
Santorini has become one of the most popular destinations for weddings for so many years now. This wedding is absolutely stunning and the view is what makes it! Le Ciel Santorini is one of the most luxurious hotels on the island, and is located in the northern part (not too far from Oia). It is a common destination for weddings and I highly recommend it for anyone who is interested in getting married in Greece.

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This sounds like a fabulous place for a wedding! Thank you for sharing.
 
This looks like a great place for weddings. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can have an Orthodox wedding here.
 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
This looks like a great place for weddings. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can have an Orthodox wedding here.
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Yes, it seems more suited for western style weddings where an ordained person is conducting the ceremony.
 
We had our wedding photos shared through https://www.wedtrove.com/, and it made a huge difference. Guests scanned a QR code and uploaded all their photos and videos, so we ended up with shots we totally missed, like candid laughs on the terrace and silly dance moves.
 
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