Clifftop & caldera venues
Terraces above the sea for the ceremony at sunset. See sea view venues.
- Usually: Venue hire plus approved suppliers
- Best for: Smaller weddings and sunset photographs
Swish Soirées
Wedding Venues Greece
Clifftop terraces on Santorini, villas on Crete and Corfu, and olive groves on the mainland, with an honest guide to island logistics.
Swish Soirées
Santorini, Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and the mainland, planned by a team who knows the islands and their logistics.
We make luxury events memorable.
Airports
Athens · island hubs
Flight
3h 30m from the UK
Legal
No residency required
Best months
May, June, Sept, Oct
Why Greece
Wedding venues in Greece, from island clifftops to mainland olive groves
Greece is the destination couples picture when they think of a wedding by the sea: white walls, blue domes, a clifftop terrace and the Aegean going on forever. It delivers exactly that, and it asks a little more of your planning in return.
The main decision is island or mainland, and it affects everything from cost to how easily your guests can get there. Santorini and Mykonos are the image; Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Paros are often the more practical choice; and the mainland, from the Athens Riviera to the Peloponnese, is the quiet answer, with olive groves and coastline guests can drive to.
We plan weddings at wedding venues in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and beyond, so we can compare Greece honestly with the alternatives.
The islands
Wedding venues on the Greek islands
Spectacular, but island logistics need care: ferry timings, limited flights and the cost of moving suppliers by boat all add up. Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes all have airports with seasonal flights from the UK.
The mainland
Wedding venues on the Greek mainland
Olive groves, ancient sites and coastline, with one big advantage: guests can drive from the airport to the venue, with no ferry or second flight.
Styles of venue
Types of wedding venue in Greece
See our venue hire guide for dry hire, exclusive use and all-inclusive explained.
Private villas
Whitewashed villas with pools and rooms for your closest guests. See private villas.
- Usually: Exclusive use, often dry hire
- Best for: 30 to 100 guests
Hotels & resorts
Everything in one place, which matters on an island. See hotel venues.
- Usually: All-inclusive packages
- Best for: Larger guest lists
Beach venues
Beach clubs and coves for barefoot ceremonies. See beach venues.
- Usually: Beach club packages or permits
- Best for: Relaxed weddings and long parties
The legal side
Getting legally married in Greece
Foreign couples can marry legally in Greece and there is no residency requirement, but the paperwork is more involved than in Portugal, and documents must be translated into Greek and apostilled well in advance.
- Civil wedding: conducted by the mayor or a deputy, at the town hall or another location approved by the municipality.
- Religious wedding: Greek Orthodox and some other churches can perform legally recognised weddings, with their own requirements.
- Documents: typically passports, birth certificates and proof that you are free to marry, translated and apostilled.
- After the wedding: the marriage is registered in Greece, and you may need to register it at home too.
A good number of our couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Greece, which removes the admin without changing the day and lets you marry anywhere, at any time.
Requirements vary by municipality and change over time, so we confirm the current rules for your island or town before you book.
Best time to marry
When to get married in Greece
May, June, September and early October. July and August are hot and at peak tourist density, which affects prices and availability more than the wedding itself.
The meltemi, a strong northerly wind, blows through the Aegean in summer, sometimes for days. On exposed island venues it is a genuine planning factor for marquees, hanging lighting and unamplified ceremonies, so ask every venue how they handle it.
| Month | Average high | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| May | 25°C | Warm, green and quiet |
| June | 29°C | Long evenings, busy islands |
| July & August | 31°C | Peak heat, prices and meltemi winds |
| September | 28°C | Warm sea, golden light, very popular |
| October | 24°C | Mild, with venues winding down |
Approximate averages, which vary by island.
Budget
How much does a wedding venue in Greece cost?
A Greek wedding venue for around 100 guests typically costs €3,500 to €14,000, with Santorini at the top of the range (Big Fat Greek Day, 2026). Island weddings cost more than they first appear, once ferries, flights and moving suppliers by boat are added, while the mainland and the larger islands are usually better value.
| Destination | Typical venue cost | What the figure covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | Around £6,040 | Average venue hire, excluding catering | Bridebook 2026 Wedding Report |
| Spain | About 53% of a €25,183 average wedding | Venue and reception (banquet) together, average 123 guests | Bodas.net 2026 report, via Euronews |
| Portugal | €3,000 to €7,000 | Rustic and vineyard venue hire | Zankyou, 2026 |
| Italy | €3,000 to €5,500+ a day | Exclusive-use hire for one day | Weddings Abroad Guide, 2026 |
| Greece | €3,500 to €14,000 | Venue for around 100 guests, highest on Santorini | Big Fat Greek Day, 2026 |
Use these as a guide. We give you the full figure for every venue on your shortlist, including transfers and supplier travel on the islands.
How it works
How we plan your wedding in Greece
From the first call to the last ferry home.
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Island or mainland
We help you choose the right place for your guest list and budget.
2
Venue shortlist
Venues worth seeing, with honest notes on wind, access and logistics.
3
Paperwork
A legal or symbolic ceremony, with documents and timings managed.
4
Guests & suppliers
Flights, ferries, transfers and local suppliers coordinated.
5
On the day
We run the day so you and your guests can enjoy every moment.
How we help
Your Greek wedding, handled
Read more about our wedding planning and wedding coordination services, or see real celebrations in our portfolio.
Wedding planning
As destination wedding planners, we find the venue, manage the paperwork and book every supplier, from wedding catering and flowers to photography.
- Island or mainland shortlist
- Legal or symbolic ceremony arranged
- Guest travel and transfers planned
On-day coordination
Already planned your Greek wedding? Our on-the-day wedding coordinators take over in the final weeks, brief every supplier and run the day, wind and all.
- Supplier timings confirmed
- Plan B ready for the meltemi
- The day run from start to finish
Good to know
Greece wedding venue questions
Should we choose Santorini or another Greek island?
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Santorini is the most spectacular and the most expensive, and its logistics are demanding since almost everything arrives by boat. Crete, Corfu, Rhodes and Paros offer similar beauty with easier access, more accommodation and lower costs, and generally suit guest lists of eighty or more better.
Is the Greek mainland worth considering?
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Very much so. The Athens Riviera, the Peloponnese, Halkidiki and Pelion give you olive groves, ancient sites and coastline, with the big advantage that guests can drive from the airport to the venue rather than adding a ferry or second flight.
Can we get legally married in Greece?
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Yes, and there is no residency requirement, but the paperwork is more involved than in Portugal. Civil weddings are conducted by the mayor or a deputy, and documents must be translated into Greek and apostilled well in advance. Many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Greece instead.
How much does a wedding venue in Greece cost?
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A venue for around 100 guests typically costs €3,500 to €14,000, with Santorini at the top of the range (Big Fat Greek Day 2026). Island weddings cost more than they first appear once ferries, flights and moving suppliers by boat are added.
When is the best time to get married in Greece?
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May, June, September and early October. July and August are hot and at peak tourist density, which pushes up prices and limits availability, and the summer meltemi wind can affect exposed island venues.
What is the meltemi?
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A strong northerly wind that blows through the Aegean in summer, sometimes for several days. On exposed island venues it affects marquees, hanging lighting and unamplified ceremonies, so it is worth asking any venue how they plan for it.
How do guests get to a Greek island wedding?
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Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes have their own airports with seasonal direct flights from the UK. Other islands are reached by ferry or a connecting flight from Athens. We plan arrivals, transfers and ferry timings so nobody misses the wedding.
Do you plan weddings in Greece?
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Yes. We plan weddings on the Greek islands and mainland, finding the venue, managing a legal or symbolic ceremony, coordinating guest travel and local suppliers, and running the day itself.
More answers on our frequently asked questions page.
About the author
Miriam, Wedding Planner & Coordinator
Miriam has six years of wedding planning behind her and an eye for detail that misses nothing. She looks after suppliers, budgets and timings for our couples, and her guides draw on what she sees working on real wedding days.
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