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Natural and Rustic Outdoor Wedding on the Island of Crete

Bride and groom on floral swing at outdoor wedding

Aleco & Alyssa celebrated their marriage in absolute style on the picturesque island of Crete in Greece. Their shared passion for nature and rustic everything was the focal point for their overall wedding design, but they didn’t need to add much to their gorgeous estate venue with sweeping views all around.

Our fave detail? The brides stunning Rue De Seine wedding gown that's fit for a boho queen. With all that fringey detail, we wish we could dance all night in it! And how about those mismatched bridesmaid dresses in velvet? Loveeee! This is one stylish day you can’t miss. Check out all the highlights below and grab a closer look from Paulina Weddings in the full gallery.

Happy bride smiles in boho fringe lace wedding dress

Women celebrating with champagne flutes at a party

Rustic wedding bouquet with roses and greenery on chair

Natural rustic wedding

From Paulina Weddings: Alyssa and Aleco’s passion for nature & all things rustic was the focal point of their gorgeous traditional estate wedding in Crete. The happy couple opted for a rustic chic theme for their outdoor wedding ceremony & reception in a truly idyllic setting offering a breath-taking panorama of the estate’s rolling grounds & vineyards, as well as spectacular sea & mountain views for as far as the eye can see. Against a backdrop of nature at its very best, Alyssa & Aleco enjoyed every precious moment of their dream wedding supported by their 8 stunning bridesmaids, 7 handsome groomsmen & lovely groomslady.

Pouring alcohol into shot glasses on a striped cloth Groom and groomsmen toasting with shot glasses wedding day

Charming chapel venue with floral garland for wedding

Man in suit sprinkles flower petals at outdoor wedding Bride walks with parents at Greek wedding ceremony

Couple getting married at pink chapel in outdoor wedding

Bride and groom share loving moment at outdoor wedding Bride and groom walk aisle at outdoor wedding guests cheer

Adding some Greek heritage

Starting with a welcoming pre-wedding drinks reception to set the mood for the coming celebrations, there was also a cool Greek coffee stand & a Cretan herbs stand, introducing the guests to some popular traditional products. The romantic wedding ceremony then took place outside the estate’s charming chapel, which was decorated with a fresh garland of olive leaves, eucalyptus, and ivy. Olive leaf “Stefana” or wedding crowns, were also incorporated into the ceremony in harmony with the groom’s Greek heritage.

Bride and groom kiss on their wedding day outdoors

Wedding day couple walking bride in fringed lace dress

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Newlyweds stroll hand in hand on their wedding day outdoors

Bridesmaids and bride laughing in vineyard wedding day Happy groomsmen celebrate groom vineyard wedding sunset

Cretan Olive Oil favors

With the reception tables arranged under the shady olive trees in the estate’s picturesque courtyard, which was decorated with glittering fairy lights & hanging tea lights in mason jars, each guest was welcomed with a meaningful wedding favour at their place setting; a miniature bottle of authentic Cretan olive oil as a token of the happy couple’s appreciation for them being there to share in their joyful day. Each table was tastefully decorated with lush garlands matching that of the chapel’s foliage, adding a fresh natural touch. A delicious wedding dinner, handpicked by the couple & including traditional ingredients produced at the estate itself, was then served.

Elegant wedding seating chart with olive tree design

Rustic outdoor wedding reception dining setup with lights Elegant place setting with menu and olive oil favor

Wedding favor olive oil bottle on rustic table setting

Outdoor wedding reception table with greenery string lights Rustic wedding table setting with Mr and Mrs chairs

Outdoor wedding reception table with rustic decorations

Elegant floral arrangements for a rustic wedding venue Rustic chic wedding swing with floral decor outdoor

Floral details

Their choice of flowers, to complement the wedding theme’s colours, featured a stunning loose-style bridal bouquet which included beautiful white roses, Dendrobium Orchids & Lysianthus Alissa in pretty apricot. White Limonium & sprigs of olive leaves made up the bridegroom & groomsmen’s buttonholes and for the bridesmaids, in keeping with the rustic concept, there were delightful white & green posies including Lysianthus Alissa in white & classic garden roses.  

An awesome wooden swing, suspended from one of the olive tree branches and decorated with beautiful flowers matching the rest of the wedding’s floral arrangements, created an amazing photo booth setting with fabulous photo opportunities; both romantic & fun.

Outdoor wedding reception with string lights and trees Joyful newlyweds dancing at outdoor wedding reception

Rustic two tier wedding cake with eucalyptus decor

Bride and groom share first dance at outdoor wedding Bride and groom kissing at an outdoor night wedding dinner

Be sure to watch the entire video from Nikos Terliamis.

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