One of my clients recently told me that she is planning a honeymoon to Greece. I immediately decided to make this the next destination featured in my wedding blog, as Greece is such a beautiful and romantic country.

From ancient ruins to stunning Mediterranean beaches to simply amazing cuisine, Greece is truly an ideal honeymoon destination. And with many companies offering significant discounts on travel and accommodations right now, a honeymoon in Greece is even more achievable than you might think!

Things to Do:

1. Immerse yourself in history. Site-seeing doesn’t mean you have to bypass the romance…you can watch a breathtaking sunset at the ruined Temple of Poseidon, for example. And you simply can’t go to Greece without touring such remarkable architectural achievements as the Parthenon and the Acropolis. Such sites are what most people think of when envisioning Greece.

2. Set sail. Situated on the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea, Grecian tours are often conducted on the water. Consider spending at least part of your honeymoon on a three-or-more day cruise of Greece and Turkey.

3. Buy those gifts and souvenirs. Athens, Greece is home to the Plaka district, a shopper’s paradise surrounding the Acropolis. This collection of shops is nestled in an area filled with both beautiful, illuminated monuments and bargains on everything from handmade postcards and colorful jewelry to incredible antiques.

4. Visit the home of ancient mythological gods. For honeymooners who aren’t afraid of a challenge, you might plan to climb Mount Olympus. Believed by ancient Greeks to be the home of Zeus, Mount Olympus reaches an impressive 9,577 feet, with hiking and climbing tours offered daily.

5. Relax and luxuriate. Not only are there many stunning beaches in Greece, but this country is also home to numerous springs with waters bearing therapeutic properties. Visit one of the many spas or hydrotherapy centers developed around these incredible natural springs for a very unique and romantic honeymoon experience.

If you have questions about this post or have a destination you would like to see featured in an upcoming wedding blog post, please leave a comment or send me an email to susan[dot]southerland[@]pwg.com. You can also become a fan on Facebook by clicking here and follow me on Twitter by clicking here.

Your partner in perfect planning,
Susan

As this wedding blog post is being published to the site, I am off shopping with my daughter and fiance. Another family tradition, wake up ridiculously early on “Black Friday” and search for bargains. I am hoping for a successful trip.

Back to Jenna and Jeff’s wedding day. We were just about to continue preparing for the wedding reception.

Jenna decided to have sand dollar place cards since the reception was on the beach. Kristin and Karen went to the beach to put sand in baskets while Lindsay and I counted chairs to make sure the table settings would be accurate. Then Kristin alphabetized the sand dollars to make sure that all the guests had one. A couple were missing, so Lindsay wrote out a few extras.

We finished all of the final preparations and the guests began to arrive. The remaining tasks included lining up the wedding party for their entrance, moving the wedding gifts to the newlywed’s suite, making sure all of their keepsakes like cake knife, champagne flutes and photos made it back to the suite and making sure the other vendors had everything they needed to make the evening run smoothly.

It was a long day. We were exhausted, but so excited for our beautiful couple and their families.

For those of you who were wondering, the fish made it safely to the centerpieces and happily swam around throughout the reception.

Once the photographer has finished editing Jenna and Jeff’s images, I will post them in a Real Wedding Wednesday. The entire wedding was gorgeous. I know you will enjoy it.

If you have questions about this entry or would like to see a topic featured in an upcoming wedding blog post, please leave a comment for me here or send me an email to susan[dot]southerland[at]pwg.com. You can also become a fan on Facebook by clicking here and follow me on Twitter by clicking here.

Your partner in perfect planning,

Susan