Metohi Istoria

Metohi Istoria A 15th Century Venetian Event Venue. An Avocado and Mediterranean Farm.

Under olive trees, it feels almost sacred….
A continuation of stories written long before us.A bridal bouquet is never j...
05/05/2026

Under olive trees, it feels almost sacred….
A continuation of stories written long before us.
A bridal bouquet is never just a ritual.
It is a quiet extension of the bride, 
her softness, her strength, her unspoken passions.
Peach roses for warmth and devotion.
Wild florals for the untamed spirit.
Eucalyptus for grounding. A life rooted, yet free.
Held close to the heart,
it carries emotions she cannot yet put into words…
just moments before everything changes.
At Metohi Istoria, even the smallest detail
belongs to something timeless.
For brides seeking more than a venue,
but a feeling… a story… a place to belong.
Photography: Florist:

Where Golden Hour Meets ForeverFor those who host beautifully.Some settings ask very little of decoration.Late afternoon...
30/04/2026

Where Golden Hour Meets Forever
For those who host beautifully.

Some settings ask very little of decoration.
Late afternoon light across old stone, crystal scattered like candlelight, Mediterranean air drifting through the garden and carefully folded napkins awaiting the first course.
At Metohi Istoria, entertaining feels instinctive, elegant without effort, warm without excess, timeless without trying to be.
A reminder that the most memorable wedding celebrations are often the ones that feel beautifully unforced.✨
Heritage. Privacy. Timeless Celebrations. Caterer: .catering Photography:

Honoured to be featured among the “Visionary Venues of 2026” in the prestigious Tatler Wedding Guide.This recognition be...
22/04/2026

Honoured to be featured among the “Visionary Venues of 2026” in the prestigious Tatler Wedding Guide.
This recognition belongs to the soul of our estate and the artistic synergy of those who help us tell its story. At Metohi Istoria, we believe a visionary venue is more than a location. It is a living heritage that serves as a canvas for the world’s most intimate and timeless celebrations.
A heartfelt thank you to Weddings by Moments for their masterful planning and to Christos Manioros for capturing the atmosphere and enduring magic of our “castle” through his lens.
Heritage. Privacy. Timeless Celebrations. Wedding design and planning: Photography:

Wedding VOWs chasing the eternal light at Metohi Istoria. 💍There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the Creta...
29/03/2026

Wedding VOWs chasing the eternal light at Metohi Istoria. 💍
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the Cretan sun hits our ancient stone walls. It’s a warmth that goes beyond the temperature. It’s the feeling of history, heritage and a love that’s built to last.
For the bride seeking a timeless Cretan wedding venue, the beauty is in the quiet details.
At Metohi Istoria, we believe the ceremony should be an extension of the landscape. Simple, authentic, and breathtakingly elegant.
Wedding design & planning:
Photographer:

FEELINGS IN MOTIONLight, shifting across stone.A glance that lingers.The quiet rhythm of two people, moving as one.At Me...
21/03/2026

FEELINGS IN MOTION

Light, shifting across stone.
A glance that lingers.
The quiet rhythm of two people, moving as one.

At Metohi Istoria, a destination wedding becomes something softer,
unspoken, textural, timeless.

For those who choose presence over spectacle
and moments that live beyond the frame.
Photographer:

Breaking Wedding Rules #3What if the first dance didn’t happen after dinner….but before the wedding reception even star...
04/03/2026

Breaking Wedding Rules #3
What if the first dance didn’t happen after dinner….but before the wedding reception even started?
At this wedding at Metohi Istoria, the timeline unfolded differently.
While guests were enjoying cocktails outside the castle by the old well, under the shade of the grape vines, something unexpected was about to happen.
The couple had already arrived from the church.
And suddenly…..the castle gate opened.
They welcomed their guests from inside the castle walls and ran into the courtyard together as everyone followed.
Then the music began.
A violin started playing as the sky slowly turned into the deep blue of the evening.
Before anyone sat for dinner, before speeches, before the party…the couple shared their first dance.
But the moment didn’t end there.
Guests gathered around them, holding colourful ribbons that slowly wrapped around the couple as they danced.
The Ribbon Circle turned into a beautiful symbol.
Friends and family literally were weaving their love and wishes around the couple.
By the time the dance ended, the sky had turned dark, the candles were glowing and the celebration was only just beginning.
Sometimes the most magical wedding moments happen when you break the traditional order.
DJ:
Photography: ❤️

Not every destination wedding needs rules.Among mango trees and orange groves in Crete, your bridal story becomes someth...
22/02/2026

Not every destination wedding needs rules.
Among mango trees and orange groves in Crete, your bridal story becomes something softer, freer, more cinematic.
A luxury destination wedding in Greece is not about perfection. It’s about discovery.
The texture of lace against Mediterranean leaves.
The silence after the ceremony.
The confidence of a bride who feels completely herself.
For couples dreaming of an intimate wedding in Crete, an elegant elopement in nature or a refined rustic wedding venue surrounded by history; this is your reminder:
You don’t have to follow tradition.
You can design an experience.
At Metohi Istoria, a 15th-century Venetian estate in Chania, we create destination weddings where architecture, orchard gardens and golden light become part of your story.
If you’re searching for:
• A destination wedding venue in Greece
• A luxury rustic wedding in Crete
• An intimate elopement location in Europe
• A romantic Mediterranean wedding setting
You may have just found it.
✨ Enquire for 2026–2027 dates via link in bio.
Let’s craft something timeless.
Photography:

BREAKING WEDDING RULES #01. Leaving the table for a while.An elopement moment with...
12/02/2026

BREAKING WEDDING RULES #01. Leaving the table for a while.
An elopement moment within the celebration —
where nature becomes the canvas
and presence takes the lead.
Among trees, light and quiet paths,
time slows naturally.
No audience.
No performance.
Just the two of you,
stepping away from the wedding dinner
to return to what matters most.
These are destination wedding moments
for couples who value intimacy,
authenticity
and the preciousness of every shared pause.
A quiet luxury.
Felt deeply —
never rushed. Photography:

LEMON YELLOW
A wedding colour where light becomes energy and passion follows….This palette speaks in undertones.
Soft, i...
16/01/2026

LEMON YELLOW
A wedding colour where light becomes energy and passion follows….
This palette speaks in undertones.
Soft, intentional, sun-warmed.
Lemon yellow leads with brightness,
while olive branches ground the moment.
At Metohi Istoria, wedding ceremonies live in light.
Stone holds the warmth,
linen softens every gesture,
and earthy neutrals calm the pace of the celebration.
Time slows —
but style remains effortless.
A natural ease shaped by the Mediterranean,
where weddings feel rooted, radiant and deeply present.
Destination weddings in Crete,
written in light,
styled with intention. 🍋🌿 Photography: Wh. What color feels like your love story?

STORIES SHAPED, DETAILS REFINEDTHE WEDDING PLANNER BEHINDEach element of the decoration.
Every detail catching the light...
15/12/2025

STORIES SHAPED, DETAILS REFINED
THE WEDDING PLANNER BEHIND
Each element of the decoration.
Every detail catching the light.
Every moment shaped with intention.
None of it appears by chance in a wedding day.
The wedding planner is the one who reads the couple’s character, studies the wedding venue setting and designs a celebration that feels like an extension of them —
textural, emotional, intentional.
From selecting wedding vendors that fit the vision
to styling each element with a fashion-driven eye,
to coordinating the quiet choreography of the destination wedding day,
the wedding planner becomes the anchor,
the storyteller,
the one ensuring that elegance remains unbroken.
At Metohi Istoria,
an elegant rustic wedding venue rich in atmosphere and history,
they translate ideas into moments that belong to this place,
softly undone, beautifully composed,
and always true to the couple.

Wedding planning, styling & design: Photography: .co

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Agiou Eleftheriou 66, Nerokouros, Khania
Chaniá

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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