Family Day

Friends Day

Carte Postale

Welcome Party

Only View Luxury Villa

Wedding Day

Summer

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A Note from the Couple

If you’re here, you’re one of our favorite people, and we truly cannot wait to share this experience with you in Chania. As we get closer to the wedding, this website will be the easiest place to find everything you need for the week. The itinerary for both days will be posted here and will also be emailed to you directly by our wedding planner. You’ll also find updated details on the dress code, along with a note about our registry and the future we’re building together. We cannot wait! *Our RSVP window has officially closed.*

Our Wedding

Please plan to fly into Chania International Airport – Ioannis Daskalogiannis (CHQ). This is the main airport on the western side of Crete and the closest one to all wedding events. It is truly international, with direct flights arriving from many European cities beyond just Athens. Because summer travel in Greece often comes with delays, limited flight availability, and long travel days, we strongly recommend arriving at least two days before the wedding to ensure a smooth, stress-free start to your trip.

Travel Info

We recommend two nearby hotels for your stay — the JW Marriott and the Royal Sun — both located just a short distance from our venue and villa. We’ll be providing transportation on both the welcome party day and the wedding day for these two hotels. There are also many beautiful villas and additional hotels in the area if you prefer your own space or another style of accommodation. If you choose to stay elsewhere, we recommend renting a car for ease of travel, though we’ll also share reliable local taxi numbers so getting around is simple. Please reach out to us directly if you would like a list of our recommended villas. *We highly recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible. Summer in Greece gets incredibly busy, and securing your stay now will make everything much easier later on.* We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Greece!

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa

Royal Sun

Accomodation

WELCOME PARTY— Summer Cocktail Our welcome party will be held at a beautiful restaurant overlooking the Old Venetian Port of Chania, with sunset views over the water. The vibe is Summer Cocktail with golden-hour energy — think sunset tones, movement, and light fabrics that feel effortless in the Greek heat. *Kindly avoid white, ivory, or cream tones for this night.* We can’t wait to watch the sunset with you!

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WEDDING DAY — Semi-Formal For the wedding day, we’re aiming for an elevated Semi-Formal look. The overall feel is elegant and elevated, but still warm-weather friendly. * Kindly avoid white, ivory, or cream tones, super-soft pastels that photograph close to white, and orange.*

Dress Code

We met on June 5th, 2022, in Central Park, and we haven’t looked back since. From meeting each other’s friends and families to traveling across the world to each other’s countries, every step of our journey has felt easy, natural, and exactly where we were meant to be. Ricky proposed in Paris on September 16th, 2025, and now we’re so excited to finally celebrate our wedding with all of you. We’ve spent the past three summers in Greece and have absolutely fallen in love with it. We can’t wait to welcome you there and create new memories with our favorite people.

KATE & RICKY

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Gramvousa and Balos are two of the most famous beaches in Crete, but they&nbsp;require planning. You can either take a boat from&nbsp;Kissamos port&nbsp;(the easiest option) or drive down a long, rough road followed by a steep hike. Both options book up or get crowded fast, so please look into transportation and tickets ahead of time — this isn’t a day-of, last-minute type of activity. The views are unreal and absolutely worth it.

Gramvousa & Balos Lagoon

Elafonissi is Ricky's favorite beach! It can be a bit of a trek (the drive is a little long), but truly worth every minute once you arrive. The pink-tinted sand and shallow turquoise water make it one of the most unique beaches in the world. If you want to avoid crowds, going in the&nbsp;middle of the day (around 2 pm)&nbsp;and staying through sunset is actually perfect.

Elafonissi Beach

Falasarna is a huge, beautiful beach with crystal-clear water and plenty of beach bars and organized sunbed areas. It’s very easy to spend the whole day there. Our favorite spot is&nbsp;Liokalyvo, the first beach bar you’ll see. This is one of the most relaxing, straightforward beach options near our area.

Falassarna Beach

The Old Venetian Port of Chania is one of the most beautiful places to wander. Stroll along the waterfront, explore the little shops, and enjoy the views of the lighthouse and the colorful buildings. It’s the perfect spot to grab a bite, have a drink by the sea, or pick up an ice cream and just walk around. It’s simple, charming, and a must-see while you’re here.

Old Venetian Port of Chania

We (my sisters and I) did the Samaria Gorge hike, and honestly, it’s one of the most memorable experiences we’ve had. The hike takes about 5–7 hours, depending on pace and breaks.&nbsp;You walk through mountains, forests, narrow cliff passages (famous “Gates”), rivers, and streams along the path, and eventually arrive at a seaside village where you can swim and relax in the sea or grab lunch.&nbsp; If you like hiking, nature, and a bit of adventure, we&nbsp;highly recommend&nbsp;doing the Samaria Gorge. It’s absolutely worth it, and ends with a beach reward that makes the effort totally worthwhile!

Samaria National Park

Moni Tsagarolon sits about 15 km from Chania, on the Akrotiri peninsula near Stavros Mountain (so close to our venue and from where most of you will be staying). It is an impressive 17th-century monastery built by the Venetian-Cretan Tzagarolon brothers and stands as one of Crete’s finest examples of Renaissance-Venetian influenced religious architecture.&nbsp;Inside you’ll find a serene courtyard, a stunning domed church of the Holy Trinity, and a small museum filled with historical icons, religious artifacts, and manuscripts. Moni Tsagarolon also produces organic olive oil, wine, honey, and other traditional goods. They have a cellar and a shop you can visit for locally made products!

Holy Trinity Tzagaróli Monastery

We also highly recommend a visit to&nbsp;Gramvousa Restaurant, a traditional spot tucked inside a tiny village with real farmhouse charm. It’s the perfect place to stop for dinner on your way back from&nbsp;Falasarna Beach&nbsp;or&nbsp;Gramvousa/Balos, especially after a long beach day. The food is classic Cretan comfort: slow-cooked meats, fresh vegetables, baked local cheeses, and incredible homemade dishes that taste like someone’s yiayia made them. Everything is simple, delicious, and straight from the land.

Gramboussa Restaurant

Oinohoos is a perfect stop on the drive back from Elafonisi — a small, traditional taverna serving some of the best food we’ve had in Crete. If they have any type of lamb on the menu, you should absolutely get it!! We also loved the stuffed tomatoes and the pastitsio, both homemade and absolutely delicious.

Oinohoos Topolia

We spent an evening at Zamana. It’s part of a hotel-beach chain, and we came for drinks, and it was a fun, house music-playing vibe. They mentioned they’re doing a big renovation to make it even cooler by summer 2026, so if you’re looking for a true beach-club atmosphere, this could be a great pick for you.

Zamana Beach Club

The Archaeological Museum of Chania is such a cool spot if you want a little history in your trip. It’s small, super accessible, and really beautifully done. You can walk through in under an hour and still feel like you got a real taste of Crete’s past. If you love museums (or just want something low-key to do in town), it’s definitely worth a stop.

Archaeological Museum of Chania | Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χανίων

Things to Do

Registry

We’ve decided to create Our Family’s Next Chapter Fund, a way for anyone who wishes to support the life we’re building together. Instead of a traditional registry, this fund will go toward our future as a family; whether that’s creating our next home, supporting our future children’s education, or building the foundation for the years ahead. We've put a lot of thought into creating a memorable week with you all. From the welcome party to the wedding day and everything in between, we hope your time here brings you as much joy as it brings us to share it with you. We can't wait to celebrate with you and we're so grateful for your generosity ❤️

Katerina & Ricardo

Katerina & Ricardo

Dress Code

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