Plate
€170
Hotel Avg
€260
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
180km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Spetses
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Spetses, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Aristocratic Greek elegance and car-free islands. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Spetses offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Spetses 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 Spetses
Main advantages
- Refined car-free atmosphere with an elegant main square and rich maritime history.
- Spectacular turquoise water bays ideal for outdoor seafront wedding receptions.
- Highly exclusive destination, historically favored by Greek high society and royalty.
Points to keep in mind
- More complex arrival logistics requiring taxi and ferry transport from Athens.
- Limited hotel capacity during the peak summer months.
The style in Spetses
Dominant Style
Island Chic
Local Tradition
The bride arrives at Agios Mamas seaside chapel in a traditional white horse-drawn carriage accompanied by local musicians
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Spetses
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
1914 waterfront architectural icon, considered the most exclusive hotel on the island.
Kaiki Beach Club
Chic beach venue offering sand-ceremonies and large open-air banqueting areas.
Orloff Resort
Boutique elegant resort surrounded by ancient olive trees and exclusive privacy.
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 Spetses
Precio medio: ~260€/noche
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Vuelos a Spetses
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Que hacer en Spetses
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 Spetses?
The average plate price is around 170€. A wedding in Spetses for 100 guests in a luxury venue ranges from 40,000€ to 75,000€.
Why are cars banned on Spetses?
To preserve its historical charm, private cars are banned. Transportation is limited to horse carriages, water taxis, bicycles, and motorbikes.
When is the best time of the year for a wedding?
June is the premier month. It avoids the intense heat and crowds of August, offering perfect sunny days and late sunsets.
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