The Journal
What we've learned doing this on the island, written the way we'd say it to a couple who just wrote to us.
Practical Questions Before You Book a Wedding Venue on Skopelos
The 1:00 a.m. finish, open-air weather and how costs are quoted at Castello and Vrachos, answered by the family who run them.
How Do Wedding Guests Get to Skopelos?
Skopelos has no airport, and the ferries from Volos, Mantoudi and Thessaloniki are easier than they sound. A short guide from the family who host weddings here.
How to Find a Private Wedding Venue on a Quiet Greek Island
What "private" really means for a wedding venue on a quiet Greek island, what to ask before you choose, and what Skopelos offers. From the family who run Castello and Vrachos.
Vrachos: Above the Port of Skopelos Since 1992
The story of the Vrachos bar — open since July 1992, in our family since 2016, 108 steps above the harbour — and how its terrace became one of the most beloved wedding spots in Skopelos.
Castello or Vrachos? How Couples Actually Decide
An honest comparison of our two exclusive Skopelos wedding venues — the medieval castle setting of Castello and the panoramic sea views of Vrachos.
Can You Get Married at the Mamma Mia Chapel on Skopelos?
Yes, you can celebrate at Agios Ioannis in Kastri, the chapel from Mamma Mia. Who gives permission, how many guests fit, and how couples combine it with Castello or Vrachos.
What a Wedding in Skopelos Actually Costs
An honest look at what shapes the cost of a Skopelos wedding, how it compares with Santorini and Mykonos, and why the cheapest quote is rarely the best day.
So You Are Not Greek and You Want to Get Married Here
A realistic timeline for legally marrying in Greece as a UK, US or international couple — documents, apostilles, translations, and when to start.
The Month We Would Pick, and the Ones We Would Not
When should you plan your Skopelos wedding? An honest local guide to peak season, shoulder months, weather, and availability.
A Planner on Skopelos or One From Athens?
Choosing between a wedding planner on Skopelos and one from Athens: what changes when the planner lives on the island, and when Athens suits you better.
Getting to Skopelos: A Travel Guide for Wedding Guests
Skopelos has no airport. How wedding guests get there, via Skiathos or the mainland ports, which Skopelos port to aim for, and what we help with.
Music, the 1 a.m. Finish and Our Neighbours
Our venues are open-air, in a residential part of Skopelos Town, so every event ends by 1:00 a.m. What that means, and what to ask a venue before you sign.
Private Wedding Venues on a Quiet Greek Island
What private really means for a wedding venue on Skopelos: two venues owned by one family, bookable only through us, and closed to the public for elopements.