Plate
€110
Hotel Avg
€160
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
40km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Symi
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Symi, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Neoclassical gem of the Aegean, intimate weddings wrapped in pastel-colored facades and sapphire waters. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.8/10 in romanticism, Symi offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Symi has excellent leisure infrastructure (6/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Symi
Main advantages
- One of the most beautiful and photogenic port bays in the entire Greek Aegean.
- Intimate and exclusive island vibe, far from mass tourism crowds.
- Stunning pastel neoclassical architecture providing an unmatched backdrop.
Points to keep in mind
- No local airport, requiring guests to fly to Rhodes and take a 1-hour ferry.
- Limited hotel capacity for very large wedding guest groups.
The style in Symi
Dominant Style
Aegean Chic
Local Tradition
Bridal procession on foot accompanied by traditional musicians playing the lyre along the harbor
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Symi
The Old Market Hotel
Elegant historic boutique hotel located above the harbor with scenic outdoor terraces.
Emporio
Prestigious seafood restaurant on the harbor front featuring private boat docks.
Panormitis Monastery
Stunning 18th-century monastery situated in a secluded southern bay.
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 Symi
Precio medio: ~160€/noche
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Vuelos a Symi
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Que hacer en Symi
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 do guests travel to Symi for a wedding?
Guests fly into Rhodes International Airport (RHO) and then take a daily express ferry, which takes 50 to 80 minutes.
What makes Symi a unique wedding destination?
Its protected Italian neoclassical colorful harbor and the intimate, peaceful romantic vibe of the island.
How much does a wedding in Symi cost?
The average menu is 110€ per guest. An intimate wedding for 50 guests ranges between 12,000€ and 22,000€.
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