How to Plan a Destination Wedding in Greece

Why Greece?

300 days of sunshine, hundreds of islands, lower costs than Italy or the South of France, and a hospitality culture that makes every wedding feel special. Greece hosts over 3,000 destination weddings a year — mostly May through October.

Timeline — When to Start

12-18 months beforeChoose destination and venue. Lock in your date.

9-12 months beforeStart legal paperwork. Apostille, translations.

6-9 months beforeSend save-the-dates. Book hotel blocks for guests.

3-6 months beforeCreate your wedding page. Send RSVPs.

1-2 months beforeConfirm headcount. Book airport transfers.

1 week beforeSend reminders. Print guest list for caterer.

Budget

A typical Greece destination wedding costs €8,000-€40,000 depending on destination, guest count, and venue. Santorini is the most expensive; Crete and Corfu offer excellent value.

Legal Requirements

Greece recognizes civil marriages for foreign nationals. You'll need: passport, Apostilled birth certificate, certificate of no impediment, and official Greek translations. Exact documents depend on your nationality.

Use our free legal requirements wizard

Guest Travel Coordination

The biggest headache of a destination wedding: getting 50-150 people to the right island, on the right day. You need: airport info, ferry options, hotel recommendations, and an RSVP form that asks for arrival dates.

That's why we built rsvps.gr — your wedding page becomes a travel hub with airports, ferries, hotels, and an RSVP form that automatically collects travel info from every guest.

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