Plate
€155
Hotel Avg
€200
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
4km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Corfu
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Corfu, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Venetian elegance and turquoise waters in the heart of the Ionian Sea. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.2/10 in romanticism, Corfu offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Corfu has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Corfu
Main advantages
- Beautiful Venetian architecture and royal palaces unique among the Greek islands.
- The international airport is just 10 minutes from the historic town center.
- Lush vegetation and centuries-old olive groves that contrast with the blue sea.
Points to keep in mind
- Direct flights are limited in winter, operating mainly from April to October.
- High coastal humidity in mid-summer that affects the bride's hair.
The style in Corfu
Dominant Style
Classical Mediterranean with an Imperial touch
Local Tradition
Breaking ceramic plates to attract good luck during the party - traditional Greek plate-smashing
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Corfu
Achilleion Palace
The majestic summer palace built by Empress Sissi of Austria.
Corfu Imperial Grecotel
An ultra-luxury private peninsular resort with idyllic sea views.
Villa Sylva
Renowned private villa located on the Kanoni peninsula, perfect for intimate weddings.
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 Corfu
Precio medio: ~200€/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 Corfu
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 Corfu
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 Corfu cost?
The average menu is 155€. A wedding with 100 guests usually requires a budget between 30,000€ and 55,000€.
What is the best time to marry in Corfu?
September offers a warm sea, pleasant temperatures, and more moderate accommodation rates than July.
What legal requirements do foreigners have in Greece?
Birth certificates and certificates of marital capacity translated into Greek and apostilled by the Hague are required.
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