December 31, 2023 — Chania, Crete
Agios Georgios Church in Alikianos is one of the most meaningful Orthodox wedding locations in Chania, Crete.
Set in a quiet village surrounded by olive trees and mountains, it offers an atmosphere of calm, authenticity, and emotional depth.
Winter weddings here feel especially intimate.
The silence, the soft light, and the closeness of family create moments that unfold naturally — without distraction.
This is where Katerina and Giorgos began their marriage.
Agios Georgios, Alikianos, Chania, Crete – Winter Wedding
A winter wedding in Chania to close the year.
Katerina and Giorgos were married at Agios Georgios Church in Alikianos on December 31, 2023 — surrounded by family, tradition, and the quiet intensity of a New Year’s Eve celebration.
The reception followed at Kentro Diaskedasis Portokali, before we continued their story with a next day session at Agioi Epta Paides.
Wedding at Agios Georgios Church, Alikianos
Agios Georgios in Alikianos is a traditional Orthodox church in Chania, ideal for couples planning a meaningful wedding in Crete. Its intimate atmosphere and village setting create a ceremony focused on family, faith, and authentic emotion.
Next Day Wedding Photoshoot at Agioi Epta Paides, Chania
Agioi Epta Paides offers a natural and peaceful setting for next day wedding portraits in Chania. Surrounded by Cretan landscape and soft winter light, it allows couples to reconnect and experience their story again without the timeline pressure of the wedding day.
A wedding on December 31 carries a different weight.
While most people prepare to close the year quietly, Katerina and Giorgos chose to begin something permanent. Their wedding at Agios Georgios in Alikianos wasn’t just another winter ceremony — it felt like a threshold.
The church, set in the calm village landscape of Chania, held that familiar Orthodox stillness. Outside, the air was crisp. Inside, everything felt warm. The sound of prayers echoed against the walls, and time seemed slower — deliberate.
There is something powerful about a winter wedding in Crete. The light is softer. The emotions are closer to the surface. Nothing feels rushed.
Katerina moved with quiet confidence. Giorgos carried that contained anticipation you only see when someone truly understands the meaning of the moment. When the crowns were placed above their heads, there was a subtle shift — not dramatic, not theatrical — just real.
And then the night changed tone.
The reception at Kentro Diaskedasis Portokali carried the energy of New Year’s Eve. Laughter grew louder. Music felt stronger. Midnight approached not just as a countdown to a new calendar, but as the beginning of their married life.
When the clock turned, the celebration wasn’t only for the year ahead — it was for them.
The next day, everything slowed down.
At Agioi Epta Paides, surrounded by nature and winter light, there was no timeline. No schedule. Just space. The landscape of Chania felt quiet again — reflective, almost symbolic. After the intensity of the night before, the next day photoshoot allowed them to reconnect without the noise.
That contrast — ceremony, celebration, silence — shaped their story.
A wedding that closed one year.
A marriage that opened the next.
As a wedding photographer in Crete, moments like these are never predictable.
You don’t direct them.
You don’t create them.
You recognize them.
The shift happens quietly.
In a look that lasts half a second longer.
In the way someone holds a hand.
In the way everything else disappears for a moment.
This is where the real story lives.
Not in the schedule.
But in what people feel.
Chania offers a unique range of wedding locations, from historic Orthodox churches to quiet natural landscapes.
Agios Georgios Church in Alikianos is one of the most meaningful traditional churches in the region, known for its intimate atmosphere and strong connection to local family traditions.
For next day wedding photography, Agioi Epta Paides provides a peaceful setting surrounded by nature, ideal for relaxed and emotional portraits away from the timeline of the wedding day.
These locations reflect the emotional depth and authenticity that define weddings in Crete.
Chania, located on the island of Crete, is one of the most meaningful places for couples who want a wedding rooted in authenticity, tradition, and emotional depth.
From historic Orthodox churches like Agios Georgios in Alikianos to natural locations such as Agioi Epta Paides, the region offers a rare balance between intimacy and timeless beauty.
This is why many couples choose Chania not only for its landscapes, but for the emotional atmosphere it creates around their wedding day.
Agios Georgios in Alikianos is a traditional Orthodox church in Chania, ideal for couples who want a ceremony centered on meaning, family, and faith.
Its village setting and intimate atmosphere create a grounded experience — focused, calm, and emotionally honest.
Agioi Epta Paides offers a peaceful natural setting for next day wedding portraits in Chania.
With soft winter light and a quiet landscape, it’s perfect for couples who want relaxed, cinematic images — without the pressure of the wedding timeline.
Yes. I photograph weddings in Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, and across the island, including beaches, churches, and private venues.
Yes. I offer photography only or combined photo & video coverage, depending on your needs.
Yes. I can suggest an ideal timeline for portraits, ceremony coverage, and golden hour photos.
Absolutely. I specialize in intimate, emotional weddings and small celebrations.
Most couples book 6–12 months in advance, but short-notice dates may be available.
If you’re planning your own celebration in Crete, you can explore my full work as a wedding photographer in Crete.
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