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Boho Beach Wedding in Crete

Photography by Wed Pashalis Photography

You can almost smell the salty air in these incredible images of Svenja and Steffan's wedding in Crete. You'd also be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that it was a styled shoot. But nope. It's a real wedding, with a real couple, sharing all the real feels. If you're into boho vibes and are partial to a pampas grass or two, then you're going to love this.


A small and simple wedding in Crete with friends and family

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Despite all challenges the world faced in 2020, Svenja and Steffen traveled to Crete to celebrate their next step in life with their loved ones for a small and simple wedding.

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Boho beach wedding in Crete with triangle altar structure and pampas grass decor
Pampas grass decor for triangle beach alter construction
Refreshment bar for beach wedding in Crete
Wedding bouquet with pink flowers, leaves and dried grass
Single tier wedding cake with blue base for beach wedding
Couple in sunglasses after beach wedding in Crete
Refreshment bar for boho beach wedding
Ceremony set up for beach wedding in Crete
Wedding floral decor with pink roses and white ferns
Aisle with rugs for a beach wedding
Alter structure for beach wedding
Close up of triangular altar construction for beach wedding in Crete
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Boho beach wedding in Crete with triangle altar structure and pampas grass decor
Beach wedding signage that says 'Shoes here, vows there, love everywhere'
Beach wedding signage that says 'Shoes here, vows there, love everywhere'
Couple walk together to their beach wedding ceremony

Beach wedding flowers

Warm tones were used for all flower arrangements, including the decorations and the bridal bouquet, to match the colors of the sand and embrace the desired mysterious atmosphere. Late afternoon was chosen as the best time and everything was touched by the golden hour’s magical colors.

Wedding signs

Wooden signs were sited on the beach to guide guests and a welcome table was placed on the side where guests could enjoy some refreshments before the ceremony, followed by sparkling wine for the celebration toast.

Beach wedding ceremony in Crete
Bride wipes a tear form her eye during wedding cereemony
Bride on the beach with her bouquet and long cathedral length veil
Ring bearer at beach wedding in Crete
Wedding bouquet with protea, orchids and white ferns
Bride holds her wedding vows during ceremony
Bride and groom raise a toast at beach wedding in Crete
Bride and groom kiss under sparklers at beach wedding
Beach wedding ceremony with rugs for the aisle
Bride and groom laugh under sparklers
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Bride and groom holding hands during boho beach wedding ceremony
Pampas grass in green bottle
Intimate beach wedding ceremony
Bride and groom sit on the sand at night
Bride and groom kiss after wedding ceremony and the bride olds her bouquet in the air
Grooms looks lovingly at his bride

Traditional Cretan items were used as decorations which reflected equally the boho and vintage elements requested by the couple

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The wedding inspired solely by this free-spirited couple and their authentic approach to love was beautifully captured in the photos.

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Oh how we love a bride in sunglasses. Don't they look so happy? We love all the traditional Cretan items they used and the dry grasses as decor. And we could really go for a refreshing bottle, sorry glass, of ice-cold bubbles. Anyone now dreaming of a wedding in Crete?

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