Wedding planner, Crete
Based in Kolimvari, Crete since 2009, speaking Dutch and English, and she will often be your ceremony celebrant as well as your planner.
- Works in
- Crete
- Planning from
- On request
- Planning since
- 2009
- Languages
- English, Dutch
Planner Overview
A Crete destination wedding planner bringing Dutch precision and Mediterranean warmth to authentic island celebrations.
Founded by Margreet Riemeijer, a Dutch expat who fell in love with Greece 20 years ago and made Crete her home in 2011.
More than 14 years specializing in destination weddings with meticulous attention to detail and genuine personal connection.
Based in Kolimbari, Crete, with deep knowledge of hidden gems and signature venues across the island.
Fluent in English, Dutch, and Greek, serving international couples from Europe, USA, and Australia.
Known for serving as both wedding planner and ceremony celebrant, creating deeply personalized celebrations.
Praised for transforming the stress of planning from abroad into a seamless, joyful experience with day-and-night availability.
What this planner does
What they do
- Day-of Coordination
- Full Planning
- Partial Planning
Weddings they plan
- Civil
- Cultural
- Destination
- Eco-Friendly
- Elopement
- Non-Religious
Events they cover
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Engagement Party
Christina’s insights
Christina researches each vendor through couples’ feedback and public reviews. We do not host reviews.
What couples say
Couples consistently describe Margreet as their "angel" who transforms the stress of planning from abroad into a seamless experience. Her communication stands out across reviews with phrases like "always available day and night," "swift responding," and "answered all my questions." The ceremony officiant role she often takes gets special mention, with couples moved by her "beautiful words" and personalized speeches. Her vendor network receives unanimous praise, and her calm, reassuring presence during COVID postponements (multiple couples rescheduled 2-3 times) demonstrates remarkable patience and professionalism. The consistent thread: meticulous attention to detail combined with genuine warmth.
Ideal for
International couples planning destination weddings in Crete who want comprehensive support from someone who understands both the expat perspective and deep local knowledge. Perfect for couples who value constant communication and personal connection with their planner, especially those planning entirely from abroad who need someone they can trust blindly. Her dual role as planner and potential celebrant appeals to couples wanting cohesive, personalized ceremonies.
Planning considerations
More than 14 years of experience with Crete as her primary focus. Based in Kolimvari, Crete, with fluency in English and Dutch making her particularly well-suited for European and international couples. Known for organizing multi-day celebrations and handling complex logistics from intimate 17-guest beach ceremonies to 80+ person multi-venue weddings. Particularly strong relationships with signature Crete venues like Agreco Farm and access to hidden gems across the island. Often serves as both planner and ceremony celebrant, offering seamless coordination of the entire experience.
Christina's take
I got to meet with Margreet personally recently. What strikes me about her is how she's mastered the balance that matters most for destination weddings: being incredibly organized while also being the warm, calming presence couples need when planning from thousands of miles away. Her reviews read like love letters, and they tell you everything. The fact that she often serves as the ceremony celebrant too? That's the kind of personal touch that transforms a wedding from well-executed to deeply meaningful. This is someone who clearly found her calling.
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