Your wedding checklist
Everything a Greek wedding needs, in the order it happens. Tick off what's done, hide what doesn't apply and add your own.
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10–12 months before0 of 10
Before you book anything, see what a wedding costs in your area and decide how much you want to spend.
Check which days the Church allows weddings and which fall on holidays or name days.
Your guest count decides the venue and most of the cost.
They must be an Orthodox Christian; the Metropolis will ask for a baptism certificate.
Popular churches and town-hall dates in June and September go first.
The venue sets your date, guest count and style; compare what each menu includes.
Good photographers book up a year ahead; ask to see full weddings, not just highlights.
A planner is worth more the earlier they start, especially for a wedding away from home.
A moodboard keeps your florist, photographer and venue working in the same direction.
See couples' weddings together with the professionals who made them.
7–9 months before0 of 9
A made-to-order dress needs 6 to 8 months including fittings.
Ask whether they work alongside your photographer and how long the final film is.
Agree hours, sound and lighting, and whether they also cover the ceremony.
For traditional or live music; ask about breaks and repertoire.
One florist for the church, the reception and the bouquet usually costs less.
Useful for guests abroad or for an island wedding.
For a wedding away from home, a block of rooms keeps prices down.
Summer flights are cheaper the earlier you book.
It gets you used to your photographer before the big day.
4–6 months before0 of 13
Ask for a tasting and whether the venue charges a cake-cutting fee.
Check whether drinks are in the venue's menu before booking a separate bar.
Count children and a few spares; handmade favours take time.
Add a map or QR code for the church and venue and double-check the koumbaroi's names.
A tailored suit needs 2 to 3 months and at least two fittings.
Ask whether they come to your home and can also do mothers or bridesmaids.
Agree hours, route and decoration.
Leave a day or two between the wedding and departure.
Bring them to your dress fittings to get the length right.
With many children at the wedding, an entertainer keeps the evening calm.
A coach from the church to the venue helps when distances are long.
Leave at least two weeks before the wedding.
2–3 months before0 of 12
The notice in a local newspaper is needed for the marriage licence; keep the issue.
A baptism certificate is usually needed; ask the Metropolis what else they require.
Ask the Metropolis where you live for its list of documents.
Two months ahead gives guests time to arrange travel and time off.
Engraving takes one to two weeks.
The koumbaros traditionally buys the crowns; agree on the design together.
Ask your florist whether they also decorate the candles.
Take photos with flash and in daylight.
Pick your first dance, songs you want and songs you don't.
A few lessons are enough for a relaxed first dance.
From getting ready to cutting the cake, with times for every professional.
Some countries require a passport valid for six months.
The first professionals couples book
Start with the categories that fill up first.
The last month0 of 6
Call anyone who hasn't replied; the venue will ask for a final number.
Send it to the venue together with dietary needs.
The number you give is usually the number you pay for.
Wear the shoes and underwear you'll wear on the day.
Times, addresses, phone numbers and balances due.
Named envelopes for anyone paid on the day.
The last 2 weeks0 of 2
Arrival time, chanter, decoration and what you need to bring.
The last week0 of 5
The custom takes place a few days before; invite friends and prepare sugared almonds and rice.
So nobody is searching for them at the church.
Try them on one last time in the shop.
Thread, painkillers, a charger, tissues, shoes for dancing.
Passports and tickets in one place.
On the day0 of 2
One trusted person keeps payments and guests' envelopes.
Everything else is already taken care of.
After the wedding0 of 4
The declaration is due within 40 days of the wedding; ask the priest or municipality what you need.
Keep a copy in a second place.
A message or a photo is enough.
This checklist is a guide. Confirm documents and deadlines with the Metropolis, the municipality or your priest.
Frequently asked questions
How early should wedding planning start?
Usually 10 to 12 months ahead: that's when the church or town hall, the venue and the photographer get booked. With less time, the checklist gathers what should already be done under "Catch up".
What do I need for a marriage licence?
For a church wedding the Metropolis where you live issues it; for a civil wedding, the municipality. The document list varies, so ask early; a marriage announcement in a local newspaper is usually required too.
Do we have to register the marriage afterwards?
Yes. The marriage is declared at the registry office within 40 days. Ask your priest or the municipality exactly what's needed.
Do I need an account?
No. The checklist is saved on your device; to see it on other devices, save it with your email. It's linked to the cost calculator: when you mark a professional as booked, your budget updates too.
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