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Persian wedding in Crete

A magnificent Persian wedding in Crete took place in Roxani Estate, one of the most beautiful places to get married in Chania area. Actually, the Greek culture met Iranian traditions and this marriage merged elements from both regions. The family of the bride came for this destination Persian wedding in Crete. The groom’s family originates from Crete.

Iranian bride photoshoot in Apokoronas
Iranian bride is getting ready
view from the balcony
Roxani Estate wedding venue
wedding table in Roxani Estate
wedding table in front of Roxani Estate building

Roxani Estate in Chania, Crete

Roxani Estate is an ideal place for a destination wedding in Crete. It is located near Chania in an area called ”Apokoronas”. This place is well known for the spectacular natural environment. Roxani Estate offers is an elegant location suitable for a wedding ceremony, reception, dinner and party. Above all, it offers a magical setting for a wedding photo-shoot.

groom is waiting for the bride
Iranian bride walking down the aisle with her father
Iranian wedding in Greece
guests in Roxani Estate
sofreh aghd decoration in Crete
sofreh aghd decoration in Chania
sofreh aghd decoration table

Sofreh Aghd – Iranian Wedding in Crete

Sofreh Aghd elements are the most impressive part of the ceremony. They play an important role in a Persian or Iranian wedding and include symbols of this tradition. Additionally, Sofreh Aghd is combined ideally with a destination wedding with two different cultures.

wedding ceremony in Roxani Estate
Iranian wedding in Crete
Persian wedding in Crete in Roxani Estate
Iranian wedding in Chania Greece
wedding bouquet
sofreh aghd wedding Greece
sofreh aghd wedding Crete
Greek Iranian wedding
the couple is in love
Iranian Bride in Roxani Estate
The bouquet and the bride

A fantastic night

The ceremony and the reception were in the same spot. Then the people moved to another place inside Roxani Estate for the dinner and the party. The couple along with families and friends had a great night with Iranian and Cretan dances. Certainly, Margreet, the wedding planner form Gamos Crete did an excellent work and everything was organized perfectly.

panoramic view from Roxani Estate wedding venue
wedding table decoration
wedding table decoration details
first dance of the newly weds
Persian wedding party
crazy party moments
Persian wedding party tradition
Cretan traditional dance

Wedding Planner: Gamos Crete | Wedding Venue: Roxani Estate | Wedding Videography: Alexandros Ktistakis – Elena Mavraki | 2nd Photographer: Nektarios Pogkas

traditional Cretan dance

Day-After photo-shoot

Two days afterwards, we visited a lovely Cretan village for some wedding portraits. Most importantly, the mood was relaxing and we had such a great time!

happy couple during their photo session in Vamos
photo-shoot in Vamos Apokoronas
photo-shoot in Apokoronas, in Vamos village
Beautiful Iranian Bride in Crete
intimate moments in a photo session in Vamos village
happy couple enjoys the last sunset light
colourful wedding portrait

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