Everything I wish someone told me before I planned a wedding in Greece
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I’m Christina. I’m Greek, my husband isn’t, and we married in Crete. I planned it from abroad, and it wasn’t always smooth.
That’s why I created Big Fat Greek Day: to guide couples to a worry-free dream wedding in Greece.
Work out what your Greek wedding will cost
13 questions about your day, then a full cost breakdown in your inbox.
You can also browse the venues and suppliers, or read the articles.
Venues by region
59 wedding venues across Greece, on the islands and the mainland.
Enquire through our form and we pass your message straight to the venue.
Three free calculators
All three need your email address for the full result, and the budget one shows no number before that.
Wedding budget
13 questions about your day, then a full cost breakdown in your inbox.
Guest attendance
11 questions, and how many of your invitations turn into guests, on screen.
Nine articles to start with
These are the nine I would hand a couple starting today.
What it costs
What a Wedding in Greece Really Costs in 2026: Our €37,933 Receipt
We budgeted €20,000 and spent €37,933, and this is where 2026 prices sit.
23 March 2026
Crete vs Santorini Weddings: Real 2026 Costs Compared, Per Guest
Crete or Santorini, compared on cost per guest rather than on photographs.
29 May 2026
Small & Intimate Weddings in Greece: Everything You Need to Know
What a short guest list actually costs, and the venues that will take one.
19 June 2026
Where to marry
Planning a Wedding in Crete: Complete Guide with Real Costs
Crete is the island we married on, priced and explained for 2026.
22 March 2026
Wedding Venues in Athens, Greece: 2026 Honest Guide to the Riviera, City & Countryside
The three areas Athens venues sit in, and how they differ.
14 May 2026
What a Santorini Wedding Actually Costs in 2026 (From Intimate Elopements to 100-Guest Celebrations)
The gap between a small elopement and a full Santorini wedding, and what causes it.
23 March 2026
The paperwork and the day
Who Will Actually Come to Your Greek Wedding? We Invited 120 to Crete and 96 Came
How many invited guests actually travel, and the band planners work to.
2 September 2026
Same-Sex Wedding in Greece: Where You Are Welcome (2026)
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Greece since 2024. This is where couples are welcome.
28 August 2026
Can a Catholic Marry in a Greek Orthodox Church in Greece? A Mixed-Faith Couple’s Real Experience
The paperwork for a mixed-faith Orthodox wedding, and how long each document stays valid.
8 July 2026
Three paid guides
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