Wedding in Crete by Eleni Mavrogeni — Wedding Planner (Chania)

Wedding in Crete by Eleni Mavrogeni is a Chania-based wedding planning and design studio with more than 25 years in the Greek wedding industry. Led by Eleni Mavrogeni and her team (including coordinator Eirini), the studio plans destination weddings across West Crete and can extend support to Athens and Santorini when couples need it.

Planning and florals under one roof

Eleni studied Interior Architecture and Art History and holds a master-class florist and designer diploma. What sets the studio apart is that reception and ceremony decor use handmade, freshly cut flowers prepared in their own workshop — not pre-made packages shipped in from elsewhere.

Crete venues and vendor network

From sea-view resorts in Elounda and villa weddings around Chania to olive-grove estates, beach ceremonies and elopements at Balos, the team knows local venues and works with photographers, caterers, DJs, lighting crews and transport providers they trust. Couples abroad often plan by video call and WhatsApp; Eleni and Eirini stay responsive through timelines, legal paperwork and wedding-day coordination.

Eleni has been nominated for Destination Wedding Expert of the Year and Wedding Specialist of the Year by Luxury Travel Guide, and her handmade wedding pieces have been shown in Greek galleries and exhibitions.

• Full wedding planning & design — concept, budget, venue search, vendor team and day-of coordination
• Bespoke floral design — arches, tablescapes, bouquets and ceremony installs from the in-house workshop
• Destination weddings in Crete — Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, Elounda, Kissamos and island-wide
• Luxury & rustic styling — from white-and-gold resort receptions to boho beach and olive-grove parties
• Elopements & intimate weddings — cliff, beach and private-villa ceremonies for two or small groups
• Marriage proposals — neon letters, beach setups, rooftop Chania old-port surprises and custom concepts
• Vow renewals & symbolic blessings — tailored celebrations for returning couples
• Civil wedding coordination — paperwork guidance and liaison with local authorities where required
• Athens & Santorini events — planning support when your celebration moves beyond Crete

Many clients live in the UK, Europe or the US and cannot visit Crete before the wedding. We build a shared timeline, share mood boards and supplier quotes online, and schedule video calls at each milestone — venue contract, florals, seating plan, rehearsal timing.

On the wedding day, Eleni and Eirini are on site from setup through the last dance, managing vendors so you are not chasing the DJ or florist. Past couples highlight fast replies on WhatsApp, honest budget conversations and vendors that matched their style without endless searching.

• Resort and sea-view weddings — Elounda, Agios Nikolaos and coastal venues with lighting design
• Villa and private-estate celebrations — Chania, Kissamos and countryside properties
• Beach ceremonies & olive-grove receptions — same-day beach vows with evening party under the trees
• Chania Old Port & rooftop proposals — MARRY ME letters and styled surprise setups
• Rustic mountain & estate weddings — Samaria-area estates, red-and-green autumn palettes, Lebanese and Orthodox celebrations
• Same-sex weddings & elopements — inclusive planning for couples celebrating in Greece