Plate
€120
Hotel Avg
€135
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Lefkada
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Lefkada, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Dazzling limestone cliffs and the purest turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.3/10 in romanticism, Lefkada offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Lefkada has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.2/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Lefkada
Main advantages
- World-famous beaches with turquoise waters that look surreal and imposing white cliffs.
- Connected to the mainland by a floating bridge, avoiding complex ferry connections.
- Relaxed coastal vibe with traditional tavernas and delicious fresh seafood.
Points to keep in mind
- Local roads to the best beaches are narrow and steep, difficult for wedding buses.
- Aktion International Airport is on the mainland, 20 km from the bridge.
The style in Lefkada
Dominant Style
Beach Boho-Chic
Local Tradition
Toast with local kumquat liqueur and Greek honey with walnuts for fertility, and take photos at sunset on the cliffs of Porto Katsiki
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Lefkada
Aegli Wine & Dine
A beautiful boutique hotel and restaurant in the center with an elegant garden for intimate receptions.
Crystal Waters Resort
A modern resort in Nikiana offering design villas and suites with premium wedding services.
San Nicolas Resort Hotel
Located above Mikros Gialos bay, offering spectacular sea views and direct beach access.
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 Lefkada
Precio medio: ~135€/noche
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Vuelos a Lefkada
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Que hacer en Lefkada
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 it cost to get married in Lefkada?
The average price per guest is around 120€. A typical 100-guest wedding in a beach club or private villa ranges between 20,000€ and 34,000€.
Is a ferry needed to reach Lefkada?
No, this is its greatest advantage over other Greek islands. It connects to the Greek mainland by a 50-meter floating bridge, allowing you to drive directly.
What is the best month to get married here?
September is spectacular. The extreme summer heat has subsided, the sea temperature is ideal, and beaches are less crowded.
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