If you're dreaming of getting married in Greece, one of your first questions is probably:

How much does a wedding in Greece actually cost?

The quick answer

For a beautifully planned destination wedding in Greece, a realistic budget for many couples will be somewhere around €25,000–€40,000+ (£21,500–£34,400+), particularly for approximately 50–70 guests.

However, there is no single average cost of a wedding in Greece that will be accurate for everyone.

An intimate wedding for 30 guests will have a completely different budget from a 100-person luxury villa wedding with elaborate flowers, live entertainment and a premium open bar.

I've been planning destination weddings in Greece through Greek Dream Planners since 2016, and the biggest factors affecting the final cost are usually your guest numbers, destination, venue, food and drinks, flowers and styling, entertainment and the overall experience you want to create.

So rather than giving you an unrealistic headline figure, let's look at what a wedding in Greece actually costs.

Currency note: approximate GBP equivalents in this guide use €1 ≈ £0.86 for easy comparison. Exchange rates fluctuate, so always allow some flexibility when budgeting.

How much should you budget for a wedding in Greece?

As a general planning guide:

These are guides rather than packages or quotations.

A wedding's final cost depends enormously on what you choose to include.

And this is why I prefer looking at real weddings rather than relying entirely on averages.

Real Greece Wedding Cost: A 60–70 Guest Villa Wedding

One of the best ways to understand Greece destination wedding costs is to look at a real wedding.

For one of our Greek Dream Planners villa weddings in Zakynthos in June 2026, planned for approximately 60–70 guests, the working wedding budget was around £20,000 before certain personal items and additional styling costs.

Here are some of the actual costs from that wedding:

The combined villa, food, drinks, wedding cake and DJ for this particular wedding came to approximately €15,320 (£13,175).

These figures are from a real Greek Dream Planners wedding budget rather than a generic online wedding-cost calculator.

They also demonstrate something important.

Don't compare venue prices. Compare what's included.

A €10,000 venue that includes accommodation, furniture, facilities or event use could offer better overall value than a €4,000 venue where almost everything needs to be hired separately.

How Much Does a Wedding Venue in Greece Cost?

Your wedding venue will usually be one of your largest expenses.

Greece offers everything from:

• Private villas

• Beachfront venues

• Traditional Greek estates

• Boutique hotels

• Restaurants

• Olive groves

• Wineries

• Clifftop venues

• Private residences

Villa weddings can offer particularly good value because your venue may also become part of your holiday.

Instead of paying separately for accommodation and a one-day wedding venue, the villa can potentially serve both purposes.

But always find out exactly what your venue fee includes.

You may need to budget separately for furniture, electricity or generators, cleaning, staffing, catering equipment, event permissions, lighting and additional setup.

How Much Does Wedding Catering Cost in Greece?

Food is an enormous part of the Greek wedding experience.

Your catering costs will depend on your destination, guest numbers, menu and style of service.

For our real 2026 villa wedding example, main catering including canapés and kitchen equipment cost approximately €2,200 (£1,892).

Your catering quotation may need to cover:

• Canapés

• Wedding meal

• Children's meals

• Dietary requirements

• Waiting staff

• Kitchen equipment

• Crockery

• Glassware

• Cutlery

• Delivery

• Setup

• Late-night food

When comparing catering quotations, don't simply compare the price per person.

Compare everything included for that price.

How Much Does a Wedding Bar Cost in Greece?

For our 2026 villa wedding example, the evening bar cost approximately €2,000 (£1,720).

Your own price will depend on guest numbers, duration, the drinks being served and whether cocktails or premium spirits are included.

Also consider:

• Welcome drinks

• Wine during dinner

• Toast drinks

• Cocktails

• Spirits

• Soft drinks

• Water

• Bar staff

How Much Do Wedding Flowers and Décor Cost in Greece?

Flowers and décor have one of the widest possible price ranges.

Simple, elegant styling may include bouquets, buttonholes and beautiful table arrangements.

At the other end of the scale, you might want abundant flowers, a large ceremony arch, premium blooms, hanging installations, candles and elaborate tablescapes.

Your styling budget can include:

• Bridal bouquet

• Bridesmaid bouquets

• Buttonholes

• Ceremony arch

• Aisle flowers

• Centrepieces

• Candles

• Linen

• Charger plates

• Crockery

• Glassware

• Welcome signs

• Seating plans

• Table numbers

• Decorative furniture

• Delivery

• Setup and collection

This is why I prefer designing the wedding first and then requesting an accurate quotation based on what we're actually trying to create.

How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in Greece?

Photography and videography vary according to the photographer, destination and coverage required.

One of our recent weddings allocated approximately £2,000 for photography and videography.

Your quotation could change depending on whether you want:

• Full-day coverage

• Two photographers

• Videography

• Drone footage

• Bridal/groom preparation

• Albums

• Welcome-party coverage

• Post-wedding photography

  
  

How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost in Greece?

Our 2026 villa wedding example included a DJ at approximately €500 (£430).

However, don't automatically assume the DJ fee includes the equipment your venue requires.

Additional costs can include:

• Speakers

• DJ equipment

• Microphones

• Dance-floor lighting

• Architectural lighting

• String lights

• Technical staff

• Additional power

• Setup and collection

• Supplier travel

Live bands, singers, saxophonists, traditional Greek musicians and dancers can then be added depending on the experience you want to create.

How Much Does Bridal Hair and Make-up Cost in Greece?

For our real 2026 wedding example, bridal hair and make-up cost approximately €800 (£688).

Additional hairstyling was approximately €180 (£155) per person.

Prices vary according to the artist, location, bridal-party size and travel requirements.

How Much Does Wedding Guest Transport Cost in Greece?

Guest transport is one of those expenses that's easy to overlook.

For one of our weddings, transportation cost approximately €650–€1,200 (£559–£1,032) depending on the combination of coaches and minibuses required.

Distance, number of guests, waiting time and number of journeys all affect the final price.

How Much Does It Cost to Legally Get Married in Greece?

British couples have two main choices:

1. Have their legal civil marriage in Greece

or

2. Legally marry in the UK and have a symbolic wedding ceremony in Greece.

There is a significant difference in the paperwork required.

Legal civil wedding in Greece

If you're legally marrying in Greece, the exact documentation required depends on your circumstances and the Greek municipality where you're marrying.

For British couples, this can include full birth certificates, Certificates of No Impediment, Apostilles and official Greek translations.

Typical costs to allow for include:

*Register-office fees and requirements should always be checked with your local authority.

Previous marriages, divorce, changes of name, nationality and individual circumstances can affect which documents are required.

For my Greek Dream Planners couples, I create a personalised legal-document timeline so they know when each stage needs to happen. I also coordinate document checks with the relevant Greek authorities and translators as part of the planning process.

Is a Symbolic Wedding in Greece Cheaper?

Yes, the ceremony administration is usually considerably simpler.

A couple can complete their legal marriage in England and then hold their wedding celebration and symbolic ceremony in Greece.

You can still have your entrance, vows, readings, rings, music and the emotional ceremony you've imagined.

The difference is simply that your legal marriage has already taken place.

That means you normally avoid the Greek legal-marriage application, Apostilles and official translation process required to create a legal marriage in Greece.

For some couples, that simplicity makes a symbolic ceremony the perfect option.

How Much Does a Wedding Planner in Greece Cost?

Professional wedding-planning fees vary according to experience, destination, wedding size and the level of support provided.

My current Greek Dream Planners Full Wedding Planning Service is £5,500.

My travel and accommodation for your wedding are included in the £5,500 planning fee.

There isn't an additional Greek Dream Planners travel or hotel bill added later for attending your wedding.

Full planning includes support with areas such as:

• Venue sourcing

• Supplier sourcing

• Budget management

• Wedding design and styling

• Catering

• Entertainment

• Flowers and décor

• Photography and videography

• Hair and make-up

• Guest transport

• Wedding timelines

• Seating plans

• Legal wedding-document guidance

• Supplier coordination

• Wedding-day management

For me, wedding planning isn't simply about booking suppliers.

It's about understanding the wedding you want, protecting your budget, bringing all the pieces together and allowing you to arrive in Greece knowing everything has been taken care of.

What Can £25,000–£30,000 Buy You for a Wedding in Greece?

A budget of approximately £25,000–£30,000 (€29,000–€35,000) can potentially create a beautiful destination wedding in Greece for a moderate guest list when your venue and suppliers are selected carefully.

It could potentially cover:

• Venue

• Wedding planner

• Catering

• Drinks

• Photographer

• DJ

• Cake

• Hair and make-up

• Transport

• Ceremony

• Flowers and styling

Exactly how far your money goes depends on your priorities.

A wedding with imported premium flowers, extensive production and several days of events requires a very different budget from a relaxed villa wedding with beautiful styling, wonderful Greek food, drinks, music and your closest family and friends.

Neither is better.

They're simply different weddings.

Is It Cheaper to Get Married in Greece Than the UK?

It certainly can be, particularly when you compare the complete experience rather than simply the wedding day.

The important question isn't just:

"Which wedding costs less?"

It's:

"What does our total budget give us?"

A destination wedding can combine your wedding, accommodation and part or all of your holiday or honeymoon in one destination.

I've compared the numbers, including a real Greek villa wedding and current UK wedding costs, in my full guide:

Is It Cheaper to Get Married in Greece Than the UK? Greece vs UK Wedding Costs Compared

Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Costs in Greece

How much does a 50-person wedding in Greece cost?

There isn't a fixed price, but approximately €25,000–€40,000 (£21,500–£34,400) is a useful planning range for many beautifully planned 50–70 guest weddings. Venue, destination, food, drinks and styling can move the final cost significantly.

Can you have a wedding in Greece for £20,000?

Potentially, yes. Guest numbers, venue and expectations will be critical. One real Greek Dream Planners 2026 villa wedding for approximately 60–70 guests had a working budget of around £20,000 before certain personal items and additional styling costs.

Is it cheaper to legally marry in the UK before a Greek wedding?

It can reduce the legal administration and paperwork costs associated with creating the legal marriage in Greece. Couples can legally marry in England and then have a symbolic ceremony in Greece.

Who pays for guests' flights and hotels at a destination wedding?

Usually guests pay for their own flights and accommodation, although couples may choose to contribute or provide accommodation for particular family members.

How far in advance should you plan a wedding in Greece?

For destination weddings, planning well in advance (approx. 2 years) gives you greater choice of venues and suppliers, particularly for popular summer dates. At Greek Dream Planners, we are currently planning weddings for 2027, 2028 and beyond.

Ready to Start Planning Your Wedding in Greece?

Greek Dream Planners has been helping couples create destination weddings in Greece since 2016.

And after all those years, my advice is still the same:

Don't begin by trying to recreate somebody else's wedding budget.

Start with your priorities.

How many people do you want beside you?

What kind of setting do you imagine?

What matters most: the food, the location, the flowers, the party or having everyone together for several days?

Once I understand those things, I can help you understand what's realistic and where your budget will have the greatest impact.

If you're planning your wedding in Greece for 2027, 2028 or 2029, I'd love to hear what you're dreaming about.

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