FAQ's for Greece
Q. Do you have to be in the country a specified number of days?
A. When booking you do not have to be in the country a specified number of days
before or after the wedding,however the more the days you allow the better .For your
peace of mind allowing about 4-5 days before the wedding would be a good idea and
you will need to be here one day after the marriage to complete the legal documents.
Q. Where is the wedding ceremony conducted?
A. The ceremony takes place in the location of your choice in one of our preselected
romantic areas, unlike other agencies or tour operators that conduct the
service in the town hall which is no longer necessaryWhen you complete your
certificate of no impediment to Marriage, you will be asked to state where or
in which district you intend to get married. It is preferable to write the island
name e.g. ‘Zante, Greece’, rather than the specific location.
Q. Are the wedding locations determined by the packages you offer?
A. No, you can pick out any package, mix and match it with any wedding location
that suits you.
Q. There are only two persons in our group, what do we do for witnesses?
A. We can provide two witnesses for you.
Q. We have decided to get married in Zakynthos, but we cannot decide on what
package we want or the location. Is this a problem?
A. You do not have to decide upon a package or a wedding location now. The
important thing is to reserve/book your wedding date. All other orders and details can
be sorted out at a later time.
Q. Are these weddings legal and recognised in the UK?
A. Yes .These weddings are 100% legal. Weddings abroad are not mandatory to be
registered in the UK but are acknowledged as being legaly bonded. You can start
changing names on certain documents once you have received your English
translation of your marriage license. We will take you to the town hall for the
specified appointments and for your Greek Marriage Certificate.
Q. We are on a strict budget. How can we stick to it?
A. We will provide you with ample choices covering all budgets. You can add or
delete options and tailor your wedding to suit your budget. We will advise you
how to keep costs down and stay within your budget.
Q. Do we have to stay in a specific resort that the wedding/reception will be?
A. You do not have to book your holiday and stay in the same resort that your
wedding will be. Your guests may want to book their holiday in another resort and
stay for a less duration in time. Not all guests need to arrive on the same day or fly
from the same airport.
Q. Do we have to book our accommodation through Yes i Do ?
A. We offer a huge variety of accommodation starting from very good quality selfcatering
studios to privatevillas and 5* hotels.If you do find a package deal with one of the well known tour
operators that suit you better, this is not a problem. You can book your holiday
separately to your wedding arrangements.
Q. Do we have to pay a security deposit?
A.. Yes. The security deposit is not refundable and it only secures reservation of
the date, celebrant and ceremony. The amount is deducted from the final
wedding invoice. The amount of the security deposit varies and depends on the Q
of guests.
Q. Do you have a cancellation policy?
A. Yes, as explained in detail in our contract. Of course you can cancel your
wedding reservation any time you need to. Cancellation fees vary depending on
when we are informed and what expenses were incurred up to that point. If you
cancel close to your wedding date, we may not be able to refund your money. In
cases of emergency we will handle matters with the utmost sensitivity.
Q. Do you accept credit cards
A. Unfortunately not at this time. We are working on that though!
Q. Do you accept Paypal payments?
A .YES
Q .Do all vendors need deposits?
A. Of course. Any business requires a deposit in order to secure the venue, hotel
rooms, transfers, florists etc. Payments must be made via bank wire transfers or
PayPal. Bear in mind that some of our services have cancellation fees but not all.
Q How do i know my wedding date is confirmed?
A. The minute we receive your security deposit, we will send you an email with
your wedding day reservation and details, and our contract details. Then we
will discuss your budget and your thoughts and ideas for your big day… we will
then prepare a proposal, a package, just for you. Changes can be made of
course, after that, just as long as we have time to deliver. As soon as you
approve our proposal, we will continue with the preparation of your wedding
Q Where can we have our wedding reception?
Oh so many places to choose from! A local beach, a local tavern, a boat, a cliff
with amazing views, a top class hotel, a hotel by the beach, the possibilities are
endless.
Please contact us so we can make your dream day come true!
Payment terms and conditions
Once we have put together a package that suits or you have chosen a
package from our own and you have a provisional date we will require a
deposit of 30% of the total to be paid.
Deposit payments can be made via PayPal (remember you will pay a charge
to PayPal for this service) or bank transfer, details for which we will give
you at that time.
The remaining balance will be paid in two instalments; 30% will be paid at
our pre wedding meeting and 40% at our after wedding meeting.
All balances are to be paid in Euros or UK pounds cash. Pound sterling or
travellers cheques will be exchanged at the day’s rate. Remember that if
you exchange Euro Cheques there will be a 2% surcharge.
Legal requirements for a civil wedding in Greece
1. Copies of valid passports. Photocopies of inside page with identity information
from both parties are required.
2. Birth Certificates of both parties. Full versions of the certificates are
required with parents’ full names.
3. Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage for both parties. This document
confirms that you are free to marry. It can be obtained at your local Registry
Office, and must be issued within three months of the wedding date.
4. Decree Absolute, for divorced parties. Certified copies of each divorce are
required.
5. Deed Poll / name change / Adoption Certificates are required for each party
(if applicable).
6. Spouses Death Certificate and previous Marriage Certificate. If widowed this
certificate will be required.
7. The above documents (all except the passport copies) need to be proofed
for authenticity with the Apostille stamp from the Foreign Commonwealth
Office. This certifies that the copies are legal documents and confirms that
they are true copies. This procedure is necessary for all documents before the
translation procedure for the wedding to be legalized in Greece. Please see
the notes below for details of how to obtain the Apostille stamp.
8. Once the Documents have their Apostille stamps they must be sent to us by
registered post or faxed 6-8 weeks before your wedding date to confirm that
the paperwork is in order before we have it translated into Greek. If faxed or
scanned and attached to an e mail, the original copies need to be brought with
you as they will be kept by the Town Hall.
Legal papers for an orthodox wedding in Greece
1. Copies of valid passports. Photocopies of inside page with identity information
from both parties are required.
2. Birth Certificates of both parties. Full versions of the certificates are
required with parents full names
3. Baptismal certificates of both parties. These must be signed and stamped by
the parish priest. The Bishop / Metropolis of your local church must also
validate the authenticity of the priest's signature.
4. Letter of Celibacy. The Greek Orthodox Church must provide each party with
a certificate giving consent to your freedom to marry. This document should be
given to you in Greek, signed and stamped by your parish priest. The Bishop /
Metropolis of your local church must also validate the authenticity of your
priest's signature.
5. Divorce Certificate / Decree, for divorced parties. These must be obtained
from the presiding judge (for previous civil marriages) and from the Church
(for previous Greek Orthodox marriages).
6. Certificate of Faith. This is a letter stating that you both agree to baptize
any children your union produces in the Orthodox Faith. This document can be
obtained from your local Public Notary Office.
7. Letter of No Impediment to Marriage / Letter of Single Status / Affidavit of
Single Status and No Impediment to Marriage. This can be obtained from your
local Town Hall / Registrar’s Office / Statistics Office. One is required for each
party. The letter states that you have no impediments preventing you from
getting married. The affidavit of Single Status and No Impediment to Marriage
applies only to US Citizens.
8. Deed poll / name change / Adoption Certificates are required for each party
(if applicable).
9. Non European Union, Non American or non Australian citizens also required
the following additional documents:
10. Photocopy of your Visa
11. Passports
12. “dilosi tou nonou “1599 (declaration under the law 1599)
13. All document copies (except passport copies) that are not of Greek origin
will require an Apostille Stamp to confirm they are legal documents and true
copies. This procedure is done via the Commonwealth Foreign Office, see
notes below.
Legal papers for a Catholic wedding in Greece
. Copies of valid passports. Photocopies of inside page with identity information
from both parties are required.
2. Baptism Certificates for both parties. Requires signature of priest who
performed the baptism, and of a superior authority (such as a cardinal or bishop).
These documents should be requested, signed and dated close to your wedding
date.
3. Confirmation Certificates for both parties. Requires signature of the priest who
performed the baptism, and of a superior authority (such as a cardinal or bishop).
These documents should be requested, signed and dated close to your wedding
date.
4. Freedom to Marry Certificate for both parties. These certificates must be
obtained from the parish in which you were baptized, and must be dated within
three months of the marriage. Requires the signature of priest who performed the
baptism, and a superior authority (such as cardinal or bishop). The second
signature should be dated close to your wedding date. Please note: If the date of
your confirmation is not recorded in the parish in which you were baptized, you
should request it from the parish in which you were confirmed. Please take these
certificates to your current present parish priest, who will make the prenuptial
inquiries and give catechetical instruction.
5. Written permission must be obtained from your bishop to have your marriage
performed in Greece and your chosen location, in accordance with Canon 1115 of
the Codex Juris Canonici. Please discuss this with your Pastor.
6. Pre-Cana instruction class or meetings Certificates for both parties stating that
you have completed this instruction.
7. Letter of no Impediment to Marriage / Letter of Single Status / Affidavit of
Single Status and no Impediment to Marriage. This can be obtained from your
local Town Hall / Registrar’s Office / Statistics Office. One is required for each
party. The affidavit of Single Status and no Impediment to Marriage only applies
to US Citizens / Residents. This document will require an Apostille stamp. See
notes below.
Please note that all documents must be sent to Archbishop Office for review, and
must be sent to us at least three months prior to your wedding.
Catholic weddings must be performed in your native language and only in specific
locations in Greece. Please inform us of your native language.
Important notes
When it comes to organizing a wedding abroad, the legalities and all the
documents that you have to gather may seem like a daunting prospect. Fear
not, that is why we are here; To provide you with the latest information, to
help you step by step in collecting the paperwork and making sure
everything is correct and submitted on time. Make note that the papers you
need are required by the Greek Government and may change, so please
contact us 3 months prior to your wedding date to discuss this. Every
country has different requirements so make sure you tell us where you are
from!
What is the Apostille stamp?
An Apostille stamp is the seal of the relevant State / Country / Commonwealth
office in accordance with the Hague Convention; it allows the stamped document
to be used officially in a foreign country. The stamp refers the relevant legislation
and indicates the validity of the documents for international use.
For UK residents, this can be done via www.gov.uk
Follow the link to ‘Legislation’ to find out how to legalize your documents with an
Apostille stamp. You can also contact the Legislation Office at the Foreign
Commonwealth Office: legalisationenquiries@fco.gsi.gov.uk or call 03700 00 22 44
Monday to Friday, midday to 4pm.