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the sea as the sun goes down. In the morning,
hit the beach in earnest or explore the archaeo-
logical site of Akrotiri, a settlement long aban-
doned after the volcano erupted. Make your
base in the white-and-blue cliffside village of
Oia. Take in another sunset. Repeat.
Local charm: A lump of sugar placed inside
the bride's glove will bring a sweet life, and a
piece of iron in the groom's pocket will ward
off evil spirits.
Good to know: A copy of a notice of marriage
(published in a local newspaper) must be pro-
vided, along with passports, birth certifi cates
and an affi davit of marriage, plus any docu-
mentation of divorce, annulment or death of
former spouse (all officially certified and
translated into Greek). A marriage registra-
tion form must then be fi led within 40 days of
the ceremony.
Scotland: In a Highland Castle
Scotland may be the original destination wed-
ding spot. After England passed the Marriage
Act in 1753, barring those under 21 from mar-
rying without parental consent, the village of
