Plate
€140
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
10km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Kefalonia
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Kefalonia, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Dream beaches, dramatic cliffs, and Ionian romance surrounded by olive groves. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.3/10 in romanticism, Kefalonia offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Kefalonia has excellent leisure infrastructure (6.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Kefalonia
Main advantages
- World-renowned beaches like Myrtos and picturesque coves perfect for photos.
- Much quieter and less commercial atmosphere than Santorini or Mykonos.
- Excellent local Greek gastronomy and high-quality wine production.
Points to keep in mind
- Island roads are winding and mountainous, requiring long drives.
- Narrow operational season, most services close outside of May to October.
The style in Kefalonia
Dominant Style
Ionian Rustic
Local Tradition
Traditional Greek mandolin music during the reception and toast with local Robola wine
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Kefalonia
Emelisse Nature Resort
Resort surrounded by cypresses and cedars overlooking the Ithaca channel in Fiskardo.
Gentilini Winery
Family winery surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, perfect for rustic outdoor receptions.
Villa Brio
Exclusive villa complex beachfront on the picturesque Skala coast.
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
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Kefalonia
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Kefalonia
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Que hacer en Kefalonia
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 Kefalonia cost?
The average plate price is 140€. A destination wedding for 80 guests typically ranges from 20,000€ to 35,000€.
What is the best time to get married on the island?
June offers the best balance of warm, sunny days, pleasant breezes, and reasonable rates before the August peak.
Is it easy for guests to reach?
Yes, Kefalonia Airport (EFL) receives daily domestic and charter flights in summer and is just 10 km from the capital Argostoli.
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