Plate
€120
Hotel Avg
€140
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Rhodes
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Rhodes, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Medieval walls, golden beaches, and Hellenic mythology. 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, Rhodes offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Rhodes has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Rhodes
Main advantages
- One of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe with a unique charm.
- Excellent climate with over 300 sunny days per year and low rain risk.
- Wide variety of fine sand beaches and chapels with direct sea views.
Points to keep in mind
- High tourist crowds in peak summer months within the old town.
- Bureaucratic paperwork for civil weddings in Greece requires detailed official translations.
The style in Rhodes
Dominant Style
Historic and Coastal
Local Tradition
Groom arrives by horse or donkey to the chapel accompanied by local lyre musicians
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Rhodes
St. Paul's Bay Chapel (Lindos)
Tiny white chapel in a picturesque natural bay, one of Greece's most iconic wedding spots.
Palace of the Grand Master
Stunning medieval fortification perfect for majestic photo shoots.
Kallithea Springs
Restored historic monument with Italian architecture and beautiful seaside gardens.
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 Rhodes
Precio medio: ~140€/noche
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Vuelos a Rhodes
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Que hacer en Rhodes
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 Rhodes cost?
The average plate price is 120€. A wedding in Rhodes costs between 22,000€ and 38,000€ for 100 guests.
Why is St. Paul's Bay in Lindos so famous?
It is celebrated for its heart-shaped outline and charming white chapel next to crystal waters, perfect for intimate weddings.
What documents do foreigners need to marry in Rhodes?
Apostilled birth and non-impediment certificates translated into Greek by an official translator are required.
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Wedding Weather in Rhodes
Rain forecasting, average temperatures and 5-year history to organize your plan B in Rhodes.
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