Knossos Royal Crete

 Located by a sandy beach some 2km from Hersonissos, the Knossos Royal is a 5-Star resort that truly boasts 5-Star amenities and service perfect for the most fabulous wedding day and honeymoon! No matter which venue you opt for, sea views and attention to details are guaranteed.

  • St George’s Chapel: Say ‘I Do’ by the picturesque chapel where seating for your guests faces the blue sea and the ceremony table where you stand to exchange your vows.
  • Beach Ceremony: A chance for you to experience a true ‘sand-between-your-toes’ ceremony on the seafront - simply perfect!
  • (*) Please note: The official civil wedding ceremony takes place at the local Town Hall.

Knossos Royal Hotel offers a wonderful range of accommodation, including Suites with private pool. And for pampering treats before and/or after your wedding day, ask us for details of the on-site Thalasso Spa Centre, a perfect way to calm those pre-wedding nerves or the chance to enjoy relaxing moments with your new spouse after your big day.

** To be able to get married at the Knossos Royal you will need to book a minimum of 5 rooms in the Hotel or Villas for 7 nights ** 

  • No more than one wedding per day •

Cocktail Parties & Wedding Receptions

Plenty of tempting and stylish choices to celebrate with your guests: enjoy your reception  at the Fontana Amorosa Gourmet Restaurant or the Villas Restaurant by the beachfront. We’ll go through menus, decorations and everything you wish to add. (Music restriction is midnight at all venues). Please note an exclusivity fee will apply.

 The wedding package based on 10 persons includes ( A supplement per person will be charged for parties of over 10 persons)

  • Local champagne, flowers & fruit in room on arrival
  • Room upgrade (subject to availability)
  • Bride's bouquet & groom's buttonhole
  • Basket of flower petals & rice
  • Chosen ceremony venue with wedding arch, covered chairs, floral display on ceremony table & lanterns
  • Pre-recorded music during the ceremony
  • Local champagne for wedding couple & guests for a toast after the ceremony
  • Wedding cake & sugared almonds
  • Decorations and bouquet of flowers in bridal bedroom on wedding night

To be pre-paid in the UK

  • Wedding planning & administration fee (including assistance of the overseas wedding co-ordinator in resort, pre-wedding & on wedding day)
  • Legalisation by FCDO of all documents you need to obtain plus translation fee
  • Wedding venue hire & set up fee for wedding reception (when applicable)
  • Registrar’s fee & ‘call-out’ fee for ceremony at the venue
  • Wedding certificate


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Types of Weddings available


Civil Wedding
Anglican Wedding
Catholic Wedding
Religious Blessing
Same Sex Wedding
Renewal of Vows/Blessing
Same Sex Symbolic Ceremony


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