Να ζήσετεLong life together
天作之合A match made in heaven
शुभ विवाहAn auspicious wedding
Three kinds of wedding

Your customs kept. Greece as the backdrop.

Greek weddings are big family occasions too, so our venues already host anything from 50 to several hundred guests, with celebrations that run late into the night.

British weddings

A classic day, with guaranteed sun

  • The legal partA civil ceremony in Greece, with our help on the paperwork, or a quick UK register office signing before you travel.
  • The ceremonyBy the sea, among the vines or on an estate lawn, with your own readings and music.
  • Drinks receptionGreek wine and canapés while photos are taken in the golden hour.
  • Wedding breakfastLong tables under the olive trees, with Greek meze or a British menu.
  • The eveningSpeeches, first dance, then Greek dancing and a party into the warm night.
Indian weddings

Three days, one setting

  • Mehndi & HaldiPoolside or garden mornings with henna artists flown in or sourced locally.
  • SangeetAn evening terrace with a DJ, dhol and a dance floor for 300+ guests.
  • BaraatA procession through the grounds or along the seafront, arranged with the venue.
  • PherasA mandap facing the sea, timed to the muhurat your family chooses.
  • CateringVegetarian and Jain menus, with Indian chefs working alongside Greek kitchens.
Chinese weddings

A good date, a great banquet

  • Auspicious dateWe plan around the date your family selects and hold venues early.
  • Tea ceremonyA quiet morning ceremony for parents and elders, with a red and gold setting.
  • Door gamesSpace and time built into the morning for the groom's party.
  • BanquetRound tables for large families, multi-course menus and Greek seafood.
  • PhotographyA pre-wedding shoot at the Acropolis, Sounio or on the coast, ready before the day.
Where we plan

Spata first, then the best of Greece

Every place here has direct flights from the UK during the wedding season, and venues a short drive from the airport. Choose a destination to see why couples pick it and the venues we recommend.

Home base · ≈ 10 min from Athens Airport

Spata & Attica

✈ Direct UK flights year-round

Spata sits in the Mesogeia wine region, home to Athens Airport. Its estates have gardens, vineyards and space for large families, with the sea, the city and ancient Sounio all within an hour.

Spata & Mesogeia≈ 10 min · estates for 300+ guests
Rafina & east coast≈ 20 min · seaside welcome dinners
Athens Riviera≈ 35–40 min · beach hotels
Athens city≈ 40 min · Acropolis rooftops
Sounio≈ 1 hour · sunset portraits
Why Attica & its venues
≈ 10 min from Corfu Airport

Corfu

✈ Direct UK flights April–October

Green hills, Mouse Island and the calm Ionian Sea.

Why Corfu & its venues
≈ 5–10 min from Zakynthos Airport

Zakynthos

✈ Direct UK flights May–October

Turquoise coves, sandy bays and beach venues by the airport.

Why Zakynthos & its venues
≈ 25 min from Chania Airport

Chania, Crete

✈ Direct UK flights April–October

A Venetian harbour town with sea-view venues on the hills.

Why Chania & its venues
≈ 20 min from Kalamata Airport

Kalamata

✈ Direct UK flights April–early November

The Messinian coast, with olive groves running down to the sea.

Why Kalamata & its venues
≈ 20 min from Kos and Rhodes airports

Kos & Rhodes

✈ Direct UK flights March–November

Long beaches, boutique villas and the longest wedding season.

Why Kos & Rhodes & its venues
≈ 1h 30–1h 45 from Thessaloniki Airport

Halkidiki

✈ Direct UK flights year-round from London, more in summer

Pine forests, sandy beaches and clear water on the Kassandra peninsula.

Why Halkidiki & its venues

Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic. Flight months are typical and vary by airline.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Oia domes by Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0); Vouliagmeni by Mister No (CC BY 3.0); Sounio by Berthold Werner (CC BY-SA 3.0); Corfu by Danel Solabarrieta (CC BY-SA 2.0); Zakynthos by Wilnel José Verdú Guerrero (CC BY-SA 4.0); Balos, Chania by dronepicr (CC BY 2.0); Kos by Ввласенко (CC BY-SA 3.0); Voidokilia, Messinia by Grzontan (CC BY-SA 3.0); Halkidiki by Максим Улитин (CC BY 3.0); wedding aisle by Shardayyy Photography (CC0); marigold garlands by SnapMeUp (CC BY 4.0); Chinese bride by Pauloleong2002 (CC BY-SA 4.0); wedding couple at Oia by LBM1948 (CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and mirrored).

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How it works

Planned in England, delivered in Greece

12–18 months before

Meet us in the UK

We talk through your families, traditions, guest numbers and budget.

12 months before

Choose your venue

We shortlist venues by the sea and can join you on a site visit. It is a short flight for a weekend trip.

3–9 months before

Plan the details

Priests or pandits, décor, menus, music, guest travel and invitations.

Wedding week

We run the days

Our team and Greek partners manage every event so your family can enjoy it.

Your guests

We look after the guest list, not just the day

Most guests fly from the UK in under four hours. Families also travel from India, China and beyond. Every venue we recommend is within easy reach of an airport with direct UK flights.

  • Invitation letters for any guests who need a Schengen visa
  • Flight guidance for direct routes from London and other UK airports
  • Hotel room blocks near your venue at agreed rates
  • Airport transfers and coaches between events
  • A guest website with dates, dress codes and directions
  • Welcome packs in English, Hindi, Mandarin or Cantonese
Συνεργαστείτε μαζί μας · Partner with us

Are you a venue or supplier in Greece?

British couples want sunny weddings abroad, and the UK’s Indian and Chinese communities want venues with space for large families and multi-day events. Greece suits both: short flights, airports close to the sea and venues built for big celebrations. We bring these couples to Greece and are building a small network of trusted local partners.

Talk to us about partnering
  • Venues and hotels by the seaSmall and medium venues close to an airport, for 50–300 guests
  • Local planners and coordinatorsTeams on the ground with supplier contacts and local know-how
  • CateringKitchens that can work with Indian and Chinese chefs
  • Décor, florists, photographersMandaps, red and gold styling, and bilingual photography teams
Start planning

Tell us about your wedding

Couples and Greek partners are both welcome. We reply within two working days.

info@greekdreamwedding.com