The Wedding Day
Saturday, 18 July 2026. Doors open at 20:00, ceremony at sunset, dinner and dancing under the stars.
Limnoupolis Events
Saturday, 18 July 2026. Doors open at 20:00, ceremony at sunset, dinner and dancing under the stars.
Open in mapsIera Moni Koimiseos Theotokou
The ceremony is held at the Iera Moni Koimiseos Theotokou, 220 m south of Limnoupolis. We'll all walk over together from the venue — flat road, five minutes on foot.
Open in mapsParking on-site
Free parking 70 m north of the venue entrance. Walk south to Limnoupolis, continue to the chapel — no car needed for the whole evening.
Open in mapsWhere we'll be
Come by before the evening kicks off — we'll have raki ready. No need to knock.
Old Market of Chania
Two coaches board here at 19:00, outside the iconic covered market on Plateia 1866. Look for the orange flag.
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Beach Party
Two days before the wedding, an easy afternoon of swimming, mezze and music. Come as you are; leave when the stars do.
Two days before the wedding, an easy afternoon of swimming, mezze and music. Come as you are; leave when the stars do.
How the day unfolds
Times are approximate. Shuttle returns are firm — see schedule below.
Our house is open
Come by for a treak tou some Raki before the evening — open until 18:00. Dimakopoulou 14.
Shuttle boarding · Old Market
Two coaches from Plateia 1866. Book your seat via the RSVP form.
Arrival at Limnoupolis
Aperitifs in the garden. Walk to the chapel as a group.
Ceremony · Iera Moni Koimiseos Theotokou
Lets hope that Manolis will be on time. For his own good!
Dinner is served
Cretan family style, accompanied by ambient music.
Bar opens
Specially selected cocktails — and mocktails for the drivers.
DJ set
Traditional, nostalgia and dance — the floor is yours.
First return shuttle
From the venue car park to Plateia 1866. Final run at 04:00.
Last shuttle departs
Last run of the night. Hope that you enjoyed the night!
Getting to Limnoupolis
Two coaches depart from the Old Market of Chania at 19:00, free for all guests. Return shuttle at 02:00 and 04:00. Reserve your seat with the RSVP form.
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Chania Centre
Driving into Chania?
Old Town parking is hopeless in July. The municipality runs two free Park & Ride lots with a shuttle to the centre every 20 minutes — no ticket required.
Kladissos Park & Ride
Free municipal lot west of the centre. Shuttle to Plateia 1866 every 20 min — no ticket needed.
Open in mapsMarkopoulou Park & Ride
Free municipal lot 50 m from our house. Shuttle to Plateia 1866 every 20 min — no ticket needed.
Open in mapsFree shuttle to the centre
Both lots are part of the Chania municipality Park & Ride scheme. A free shuttle runs every 20 minutes to Plateia 1866. No ticket, no app — just park and board.
Travel
Getting to Chania, where to stay, what to do with the days around the wedding.
Flying in
Chania is well connected in summer with direct flights to CHQ from most of Europe. Heraklion (HER) can offer cheaper fares and more route options — and if you have a car, the drive via Knossos, the Aquarium & Rethymno is a great bonus. From Thessaloniki (SKG) there are several operators worth comparing beyond Aegean and Sky.
- CHQ · Chania Airport20 min from Old Town · direct seasonal flights from most of Europe
- HER · Heraklion Airport2.5 h drive from Chania · often cheaper fares & more options — visit Knossos, the Aquarium & Rethymno on the way
- SKG · ThessalonikiAegean and Sky can be pricey — worth checking low-cost carriers for a better deal
By boat
Two ferry routes serve western Crete. The ANEK night ferry from Piraeus is the most popular choice for families and car travellers. Those coming from the Peloponnese have a quieter alternative via Gytheio.
- ANEK · Piraeus → ChaniaNightly at 22:00, arrives next morning. Some daytime sailings on selected dates. Best value with a car or for families.
- Seajets · Gytheio → KasteliFor travellers from the Peloponnese. Departs Tue 16:00, arrives Kasteli 23:35 (~6.5 h). Affordable and uncrowded — no cabin needed. Kasteli to Chania is 25 min. No car? Let us know and we'll pick you up. Return trip is one week later.
By car
Renting a car gives you the most flexibility. The Chania–Heraklion motorway (E75) is fast and well-maintained. Old Town parking is limited — see the parking guide on the home page.
Where to stay
Honest advice from people who know the town. The short version: avoid the Old Town, choose based on whether you have a car.
- Old Town & Old Port — avoidExpensive, overcrowded and loud at night. Parking is nearly impossible. Beautiful to visit, but not where you want to sleep.
- Nea Chora & Koum Kapi — no car neededWalking distance to the centre, the beach and the Old Town. Good value. Best pick if you're not renting a car.
- Near Park & Ride or outside the city — with a carDistances are short and prices noticeably better. Look near the two free Park & Ride lots or in villages around Chania — you're 5–15 min from everything.
While you're here
Arrive a few days early — Crete rewards exploration. These are our personal picks.
- Rethymno · Argyroupoli · Limni Kourna · VrisesA full-day inland loop: Roman ruins and freshwater springs at Argyroupoli, the only natural freshwater lake in Crete at Limni Kourna (swim & kayak), and a shaded taverna lunch in Vrises.Map
- Samaria Gorge — for the sporty16 km through the White Mountains. Take the bus from Chania — there is no way back: you exit from a completely different point and return by ferry and bus. Start at Xyloskalo, finish at Agia Roumeli, ferry to Hora Sfakion. Allow a full day and wear good shoes.Map
- Chrysoskalitissa · Elafonisi · KedrodasosA southwest day trip: the clifftop monastery, then Elafonisi's pink-sand shallow lagoon, and the wild cedar forest of Kedrodasos for solitude. ~1.5 h from Chania.Map
- Palaiochora · Agios BarA laid-back south-coast town with crystal-clear water. Swim on the beach, then end the evening at Agios Bar — probably the most inventive and extreme cocktails on the island.Map
- Balos & Gramvousa — by boatA must. Turquoise lagoon, Venetian fortress, pelicans. Take the boat from Kasteli port (free parking there). Driving is not worth it — the road is brutal and parking impossible. Pre-book your spot: boats fill up fast.Map
Real-time updates
Shuttle changes, weather notes, the beach-party pin: drop your email or phone number and we'll only message you when something matters.