Plate
€140
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
May
Airport Dist.
35km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Athens
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Athens, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The awakening of the gods in the heart of classical civilization. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, Athens offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Athens has excellent leisure infrastructure (9/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Athens
Main advantages
- Magnificent venues overlooking ancient ruins or along the Athens Riviera.
- Exceptional English proficiency among all local suppliers.
- Unbeatable flight connections to major global cities.
Points to keep in mind
- Very intense heat during July and August, making midday ceremonies impractical.
- Chaotic city center traffic requires meticulous planning of guest transport.
The style in Athens
Dominant Style
Classical Mediterranean
Local Tradition
Tossing candied almonds (koufeta) to guests to wish for prosperity
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Athens
Island Art & Taste
The most prestigious venue on the Athens Riviera, famous for its seafront terraces and excellent food.
Grand Resort Lagonissi
Exclusive private peninsula with luxury villas and private chapels facing the Aegean.
Atherton House Acropolis
Boutique space in Plaka featuring majestic views and classic sunsets.
Wedding traditions in Greece
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Stefana
Wedding crowns joined by a ribbon placed on the couple's heads and swapped three times.
Koufeta
Sugared almonds in odd numbers gifted to guests to symbolize the indivisibility of the marriage.
Legal requirements to marry in Greece
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Town Hall (Demarcheio)
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Publish a marriage notice in a local Greek newspaper at least 15 days prior.
- Submit the license application to the local town hall.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or Orthodox religious ceremony.
- Register the marriage at the Civil Registry Office (Lixiarchio) within 40 days.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Greece- Apostilled certificate of marital capacity officially translated into Greek.
- Birth certificate translated and apostilled.
- Copy of the local newspaper announcement.
How to get there from Greece
Main airports
Rail
Hellenic Train
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · Athens · London · Rome
Typical vendors in Greece
What Greek couples ask most
Alojamiento para tu boda en Athens
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a Athens
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Comparamos +700 aerolineas en tiempo real
Que hacer en Athens
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in Athens cost?
The average plate price is 140€. Well-planned weddings for 100 guests range from 24,000€ to 45,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Athens?
May is perfect. It avoids the suffocating summer heat and winter rain risk, offering beautiful sunny days.
What is the Athens Riviera?
It is the coastal strip starting 15 km from the center, offering sandy beaches, palm trees, and luxury wedding resorts.
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