Plate
€120
Hotel Avg
€150
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Skopelos
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Skopelos, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The green gem of the Aegean, cliffside chapels, and Mamma Mia charm. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, Skopelos offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Skopelos 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 Skopelos
Main advantages
- Dreamy landscapes where green pine forests meet the turquoise blue Aegean sea.
- World-famous romance of the musical film 'Mamma Mia!', providing a unique cinematic mood.
- General vendor and catering costs are much more affordable than in Mykonos or Santorini.
Points to keep in mind
- No airport on the island; guests must fly into neighboring Skiathos and take a ferry.
- Steep cliffside chapels present physical accessibility challenges for older guests.
The style in Skopelos
Dominant Style
Romantic Greek Coastal
Local Tradition
Climbing the 110 steps to the chapel of Agios Ioannis (featured in Mamma Mia) and crowning with traditional stefana
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Skopelos
Agios Ioannis Kastri Chapel
The famous chapel built on a 100-meter-high rock over the sea, celebrated in the musical film.
Adrina Resort & Spa
Luxury hotel featuring private beaches, spectacular terraces, and top-tier wedding planning service.
Skopelos Village Hotel
Located opposite the harbor, offering traditional whitewashed villas and beautiful lawns for receptions.
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 Skopelos
Precio medio: ~150€/noche
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Vuelos a Skopelos
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en Skopelos
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 Skopelos cost?
The average plate price is around 120€. Hosting a beachside tavern wedding for 80 guests typically costs between 15,000€ and 25,000€.
How do you reach Skopelos for a wedding?
Couples and guests fly into Skiathos Airport (JSI) and then take a regular ferry of about 30-50 minutes to Skopelos.
Can you hold symbolic ceremonies in Skopelos?
Yes, symbolic weddings are extremely popular on Skopelos' beaches and bypass all Greek legal paperwork.
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