Plate
€160
Hotel Avg
€220
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
5km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Zakynthos
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Zakynthos, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Majestic white cliffs and dreamy turquoise waters. 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, Zakynthos offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Zakynthos 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 Zakynthos
Main advantages
- Breathtaking landscapes of cliffs and coastal chapels.
- Less saturated than Santorini or Mykonos for more intimate weddings.
- Excellent local Ionian gastronomy and warm Greek hospitality.
Points to keep in mind
- Limited road infrastructure within the island.
- Direct flight connections are less frequent outside the peak summer season.
The style in Zakynthos
Dominant Style
Rustic Mediterranean
Local Tradition
Tossing olive petals upon leaving the cliffside ceremony
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Zakynthos
Balcony Art Hotel
Incredible panoramic views of the Jonian Sea and high-end catering.
Vardiola Venue
Open-air space surrounded by Mediterranean nature with direct sea views.
Lakas Beach Cove
Private coves accessible by boat for exclusive and wild elopements.
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 Zakynthos
Precio medio: ~220€/noche
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Vuelos a Zakynthos
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Que hacer en Zakynthos
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 Zakynthos cost?
The average menu price is 160€. An elegant wedding for 100 people ranges between 35,000€ and 60,000€.
Why choose Zakynthos over other Greek islands?
It offers the same turquoise beauty as Santorini but at more accessible prices and with far less crowded settings.
What is the best time of year for a wedding?
September offers perfect Ionian temperatures, very low rain risk, and unmatched golden sunsets.
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