Rebekka & Dimitri
Get married
(again)
October 6th - 8th
Hydra, Greece
in Greece
As you all know, we had to change our original wedding plans in 2020. While we were lucky to have a small ceremony in Oslo this past October, we are excited to finally invite you all to our wedding celebration in Greece!
The wedding celebration and reception will take place on the island of Hydra on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, with a welcome dinner at Xeri Elia on Friday October 6th, 2023.
Please RSVP by July 1st and check back on this website regularly to stay updated as more details are confirmed!
Schedule for October 6th
Welcome dinner
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Xeri Elia
We welcome anyone who is on the island by Friday evening to join us for a welcome dinner at Xeri Elia, our favourite local taverna on the island.
Schedule for October 7th
Ceremony
4:00 - 4:30 pm
Sunset Restaurant
Join us for a symbolic ceremony at the lookout point by Sunset Restaurant.
Cocktails and photos
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Sunset Restaurant
There will be drinks, snacks, and an opportunity to take photos with us and each other!
Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunset Restaurant
Dinner and drinks while we enjoy speeches and the beautiful sunset view!
P.S. - Sunset will be at 7:01 PM on October 7th!
Dancing the night away
9:00pm - late
Hotel Bratsera
Walk with us to Hotel Bratsera where there will be live music, dancing, dessert and a midnight snack!
About Hydra
The island of Hydra is a relaxed, charming and small island about two hours away from the port of Athens (Piraeus). There are no cars allowed on the island, and the only modes of transportation are mules, horses, or your own two feet! The streets are all cobblestoned and most streets can be quite hilly, so please keep that in mind when packing shoes.
Hydra has long been one of Dimitri’s favourite Greek islands, and for good reason: it is a romantic place with lots of good food, local shopping, nature hikes, beaches, and history. Dimitri’s parents Sonia and Alex first came to Hydra on their honeymoon, and they have spent many family vacations here. When Rebekka first visited the island in 2019, she fell in love with the calm atmosphere and rich history of Hydra. Every time we visit, we swing by Leonard Cohen’s house on the island, and the Naval Museum even has a few paintings of Dimitri’s great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Konstantinos Kanaris.
We look forward to enjoying a weekend on this beautiful island with you all!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from Athens Airport to Hydra?
From the airport to the port of Athens (Piraeus), you can take a metro, bus or taxi which will all take between 60-90 minutes. The journey from Piraeus to Hydra is about two hours via ferry. The two major ferry companies are Hellenic Seaways and Alpha Line, and their complete ferry schedules for October will be posted around June/July.
Note: If your flight arrives too late to catch the last ferry, dont worry! Let us know and we can help you arrange a bus to a mainland town closer to Hydra, and a water taxi over to the island.
More information about transport can be found here.
Who can I contact with questions?
If you would like to make a speech, please contact Rebekka’s sister Marita, who will be the toastmaster. Her email is mabre@live.no.
More contact information will be posted shortly. For now you can email general questions to tententwentytwentywedding@gmail.com.
What is the dress code?
We want our guests to be comfortable! Think Mamma Mia (the movie), beach formal, or garden attire. See some inspiration photos here. Be aware that the streets are all cobblestoned, and it does get dark at night - high heels are not recommended!
Which hotels are best?
There is a myriad of hotel options on Hydra. You can find a list of recommendations here, and we have another list of additional good finds if those hotels book up. Anything in the central area near the port will be easily walkable to the wedding venues and local sights. Just be aware that once you leave the central port area, there are some pretty steep hills up to local B&Bs, AirBnBs, and some hotels.
We hope you can make it!
