The guide

    Get married in Skopelos

    You can marry on Skopelos in a civil ceremony, which is legally recognised and conducted by an official from the Municipality of Skopelos, in a symbolic ceremony, or in a Greek Orthodox one arranged on request. We are the Lemonis family, we have organised weddings here since 2017, and we own the two venues, The Castello and Vrachos, which hold up to 200 guests each.

    1. Choose the ceremony

    The civil wedding is legally recognised and can take place wherever you ask: Vrachos, The Castello, the chapel of Agios Ioannis or elsewhere. A symbolic ceremony has no paperwork and is shaped entirely around the two of you. A Greek Orthodox wedding is arranged on request, in a chapel such as Agioi Apostoloi or Panagitsa tou Pyrgou. For two to twenty people, see elopements and micro-weddings. The famous Mamma Mia chapel is arranged through our local partners.

    2. Choose the venue

    The Castello is on Mylos Square, directly beneath the walls of the 13th-century Venetian castle. Vrachos is a terrace above the old port with 240° of open Aegean, reached on foot by 108 stone steps. Both are owned and run by us, and both hold up to 200 guests. See both venues.

    3. The paperwork

    We handle the legal paperwork for a wedding in Greece, including translations and the town hall. Foreign couples may also need extra documents that their own country requires. Read the documents guide.

    4. When to come

    The wedding season runs from late May to early October, and June and September are the favourites. Book as early as you can: the earlier the better. Every event ends by 1:00 a.m., the whole event and not only the music, and we tell couples before they book. More on the best time.

    5. Getting here

    Skopelos has no airport. Guests usually fly to Skiathos and take the ferry across, or come by ferry from Volos, Mantoudi (Evia) or Thessaloniki. Ferries call at Skopelos Town and Glossa; both venues are in Skopelos Town. We advise on the route and guests book their own tickets. We recommend arriving at least 2 to 3 days before the wedding. The travel guide.

    6. Cost and the first step

    We do not publish prices. Every wedding is quoted after a conversation, and the cost depends mainly on the season and the number of guests. There is no minimum spend. You can plan entirely by video call, with video of the venues, and the first conversation is free and without obligation. How a wedding is priced, or tell us your date.

    Questions couples ask

    Can foreign couples get married in Skopelos?

    Yes. International couples marry here in a civil ceremony that is legally recognised, or in a symbolic or Greek Orthodox ceremony. We handle the legal paperwork, including translations and the town hall.

    Which ceremony is legally binding?

    The civil ceremony. A symbolic ceremony has no paperwork and no legal effect, so couples who want to be legally married add a civil ceremony.

    Can we marry at the Mamma Mia chapel?

    A civil ceremony can be held at the chapel of Agios Ioannis, conducted by the municipal official. We handle the permits and arrange it through our local partners; the space is limited, and the reception can be at our venues.

    How far ahead should we book?

    The earlier the better. Tell us your date and we will say what is possible.

    How much does a wedding in Skopelos cost?

    We do not publish prices, because every wedding is quoted after a conversation. The cost depends mainly on the season and the number of guests, and there is no minimum spend. The first conversation is free and without obligation.