AVLI Weddings

A wedding at AVLI is as unique as you and your partner’s love

Do you dream of a romantic ceremony under ancient Venetian arches? We’ll set up the place for your big day exactly as you wish - from rose petals to fragrant candles, from musicians to exquisite lighting, leave it to us. Choose a gorgeous ceremony at Avli itself, at one of Rethymno’s glorious beaches nearby, in a peaceful olive grove, or a luxurious private villa. You can rely on Avli's Weddings & Events Team to help you choose your perfect location and arrange every detail.

Avli offers a comprehensive wedding planning service including:

• Budgeting and logistics management
• Pre-wedding party organisation
• Personalised invitations and stationary
• Exclusive menu and paired wines for the wedding feast
• Wedding cake
• Guest accommodation
• Post-wedding brunch
• Honeymoon planning at locations in Crete
• Guest list management and seating arrangements
• Décor and table decorations
• Flower arrangements - including bridal bouquet
• Welcome gifts
• Out-of-town guest treats
• Entertainment management
• DJ and technical equipment/live music
• Lighting
• Photographer/videographer
• Luxury/vintage car hire and valet parking
• Hair stylist/make-up artist • Spa and beauty treatments
• Legal assistance for civil ceremony
• Translation service for all languages and marriage certificate
• Childcare with approved childcarers
• Wedding day coordination - from set up to departure of last guest.

A la carte services

Avli offers many extra services through its approved partners such as websites and apps. Often clients enjoy entertaining guests over several days around the main event and Avli is delighted to offer an expertly curated program of visits for this purpose.

At Avli we know each wedding is unique and should reflect your taste and individuality. Our commitment to you is to make everything you wished for on your wedding day come true - with the refinement and attention to detail that Avli is famous for.

For more information contact us at [email protected]

AVLI Garden

Dine under the stars and toast your future with those you love

Set on three levels, Avli's serene courtyard garden can host up to 100 guests. Ideal for welcome drinks and canapés, to be followed by a glorious wedding lunch or dinner, the courtyard restaurant is also the perfect setting for live music.
Avli's leafy flower-filled courtyard is the place for a deliciously starry after-dark party.

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Avli Restaurant

A historic space for historic occasions

Avli's indoor restaurant seats up to 90 guests in two connected areas. Set and decorate the tables to your style with crisp white linen, flowers and candles. Locatedin the main Avli property with glass doors that open onto the vine covered street, timber banqueting tables and period touches add elegance and sophistication to your celebration.

Avli Enoteca

A centuries-old wine cellar for joyous ceremonies and celebrations

Avli has one of the largest traditional wine cellars in Rethymno and its ancient vaulted ceiling provides a truly intimate and spiritual setting for your wedding or civil ceremony.