It is a fact that organizing a wedding requires time and money. Every destination varies in price depending on various reasons. One of the reasons is your personal wedding vision, your desires, and your needs. Another important factor that prices depend on is location and time of year.
Let's break it down - A major cost consideration is location.
WEDDING LOCATIONS IN GREECE
This is one of the most important factors to take into consideration as Greece has so many diverse locations to choose from...Islands to the mainland, Mountains to beaches all equally beautiful.
The Mainland includes the Peloponnese (southern region of Greece) as well as popular tourist locations in northern Greece such as Halkidiki. Many international flights fly directly either to Athens (capital of Greece) or Thessaloniki (2nd largest city). This means you and your guests won’t have to worry too much about transportation. Close to Thessaloniki is the graphic Lake Plastiras, a perfect destination for a Spring, Autumn or Winter wedding setting.
A wedding in this location will be a lot cheaper than if you choose the Greek islands including the less popular, or lesser-known islands. Here, the cost is higher than on the mainland but less than the popular Greek islands such as Santorini. The further away you travel from the mainland, the higher the costs you may expect for your wedding.
Popular Greek islands include Mykonos, Santorini, and Paros. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit these islands, especially during the summer. There is a great demand for weddings here, and as such couples will face the highest prices here. You should expect to have a larger budget should you consider doing your wedding in these popular resorts.
WHAT YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEDDING IN GREECE
Apart from the location, there are a number of other factors you should take into consideration. Below are some average wedding prices, to help you understand the costs when planning your wedding in Greece.
The average cost of a 2021 wedding in Greece is about 30,000 euros.
As numbers might confuse you it might be more helpful to think of your wedding budget in percentages.
Couples planning a traditional wedding usually spend around:
7% of their budget on wedding photography
5% on the videography,
25% on the venue
20% catering, 5% alcohol
5% Wedding rings
6% Couple attire
4% on DJ, 5% lighting, decor
13% band/violins/saxophone
2% Stationery
7% Flowers
3% Guest entertainment such as photobooth
3% Transportation
5% Rentals
2% Beauty
5% Others
To create your budget, chose the top three areas, you think are most important, and plan to spend a good chunk of your budget there. The greatest impact on your budget is your guest count. It’ll determine your venue size and your food and alcohol budget.
However do consider the top three elements that will make your wedding super special and memorable for your guests.
Food and drinks.
Entertainment.
Ease of transport and location.
These are generally questions we receive when someone is looking at a destination wedding in Greece:
HOW MUCH DOES A WEDDING IN GREECE TYPICALLY COST?
A destination wedding in Greece may vary from 3.000€ to 30.000€ + depending on how big the wedding is, the number of guests, the day
s of the wedding etc.
How much does a wedding planner in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 800€ to 5000€. Depending on the services you are looking at. If it is partial wedding planning or full planning, documents only, venue searching only.
How much does a wedding photographer typically cost?
Comparison of average Greece wedding photo
grapher costs by shoot duration. For 1 hour expect to pay 300 euros. Typically coverage for a full wedding day would average 1800 euros.
How much does a videographer in Greece typically cost?
Comparison of average Greece wedding photographer costs by shoot duration. For 1 hour would average at 300 euros. Typically, from 1200€ to 1800€ for a full wedding day.
How much does a make-up / hair artist in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 200€ to 700€ per artist. If you are prepared to book a salon this will be cheaper than having a team come to you depending on your wedding location.
How much does a wedding DJ in Greece typically cost?
From 600€ to 1500€ depending on which service you require.
How much do wedding flowers in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 700€ to 2000€ up depending on styles, seasons, etc.
How much does a bridal dress in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 1200€ to 2500€. You can rent a bridal dress but you will need to book this at least 6 months before your wedding date.
How much does a groom suit in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 800€ to 1500€. You cannot rent men's formal attire in Greece.
How much do wedding invitations in Greece typically cost?
Typically, from 300€ to 700€.
How much does a wedding venue in Greece typically cost?
A wedding venue in Greece may vary from 1.500€ to 30.000€+ depending from the number of guests, menu and location.
I hope this has helped you with a guide to pricing your wedding here in Greece and if you are interested in getting married in Greece then contact me at weddingkalli@gmail.com.
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