Plate
€150
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
65km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Rethymno
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Rethymno, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Venetian and Ottoman allure along the Cretan Aegean shore. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Rethymno offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Rethymno 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 Rethymno
Main advantages
- Charming Venetian old town with lighthouse, fortress, and bougainvillea-draped alleys.
- Exceptional value for money compared to Santorini or Mykonos.
Points to keep in mind
- Coastal traffic during peak mid-summer weeks.
- Requires connecting flights or ferries from smaller European cities.
The style in Rethymno
Dominant Style
Cretan Venetian Coastal
Local Tradition
Live Cretan lyre performance and traditional energetic Pentozali dance
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Rethymno
Rethymno Fortezza
Imposing Venetian fortress overlooking the sea and old town rooftops.
Grecotel Creta Palace
Luxury resort featuring palm gardens and a private golden beach.
Rimondi Boutique Hotels
Historic Venetian courtyard in the old town heart 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
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Rethymno
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Rethymno
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Que hacer en Rethymno
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 Rethymno cost?
Average wedding menus cost around €150. A 100-guest wedding in Crete ranges between €23,000 and €40,000.
What is the best month for a wedding in Rethymno?
May, June, and September offer sunshine, warm seas, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Why choose Rethymno over Santorini?
It offers authentic Cretan gastronomy, larger venues, less crowding, and lower overall costs.
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