Why are more and more couples choosing to get married abroad?

A few years ago, getting married abroad seemed like something only celebrities did.

Today? It’s becoming a natural choice for many couples.

And honestly… I totally get it.

As a wedding planner in Greece for nearly a decade, I’ve seen the shift.

Couples no longer come to me just for a pretty view.

They come looking for something different.

They want to get away from the stress.

From the long guest lists, the family politics, the €2,000 local hall for six hours.

They want freedom.

They want something meaningful.

And above all, they want to spend real time with the people they love.

Because a destination wedding isn’t just a wedding —

It’s a shared experience.

Instead of a few rushed hours, it becomes a few unforgettable days:

sunsets together, late-night conversations, laughter around a big table, a swim the morning of the ceremony, a brunch the next day.

It brings people closer — I’ve seen it happen so many times.

I remember a French-Lebanese bride and a Belgian groom who chose Paros.

A Franco-Moroccan couple who got married near Athens.

What they had in common?

They wanted to feel present, to stop time for a moment, and celebrate what really mattered.

Yes, it takes more planning.

Yes, it means booking flights and explaining the process to Grandma.

But honestly? It’s worth every second.

Greece is perfect for that.

It’s generous, it’s laid-back, it’s beautiful without even trying.

The food is good, the light is magical, and time feels… different here.

So if you’re hesitating, wondering if a destination wedding is “too much” —

Just know this: it might be the best decision you make.

Not just for the day itself, but for what you’ll feel, remember, and carry with you for the rest of your life.

And if you decide to take the leap, I’ll be right there to guide you.

Step by step. Sunset by sunset.

— Ariane

Wedding planner based in Greece & Paris

Trilingual. Discreet. Dedicated.