Wedding Overview
Location: Zakynthos (Zante), Greece
Style: Intimate, romantic, Mediterranean chic
Guests: 20–30
Season: Late May or early September (pleasant weather, fewer tourists)
Wedding Day Program
Ceremony (Beachside or Cliffside)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Agios Nikolaos Beach or Cameo Island
Guests arrive & are seated
Live acoustic music
Ceremony led by officiant
Vows & rings
Petal toss exit
Post-Ceremony Drinks & Photos
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Onsite cocktail terrace or beach
Prosecco, ouzo cocktails, light canapés
Couple’s photoshoot nearby
Group photos with guests
Reception Dinner
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Private taverna with sea view or villa garden
Welcome speech & dinner
Local Greek dishes served (family style)
Toasts, first dance, casual dancing
Optional Greek dancers or DJ for ambiance
Evening Wind-Down
Time: 10:30 PM onwards
Location: Villa or beach lounge
Late-night snacks, drinks
Chill-out music, fire pit or lanterns
Supplier Notes
Wedding Planner (Local) To coordinate logistics, legalities, vendors
Venue Beach ceremony + taverna or private villa
Catering Traditional Greek menu, wines & desserts
Photographer/Videographer6–8 hours coverage
Officiant Local or symbolic ceremony
Florist Bouquet, arch, table decor
Musician/DJ Acoustic guitar or violin for ceremony, DJ for dinner/dancing
Transportation Guest shuttles to/from venues
Hair & Makeup Artist Bridal and possibly bridesmaids
Accommodation Villa for couple & possibly close family
Décor Rentals Arch, chairs, candles, linens
Cake Maker Small wedding cake or traditional dessert tower
Legal Assistance (if official) Greek marriage paperwork support
Category Estimated Cost
Venue (Ceremony + Reception)€1,500 – €3,000
Catering & Drinks (30 guests) €2,000 – €3,500
Photographer €800 – €1,200
Officiant (Symbolic) €300 – €600
Planner Fee €1,000 – €1,500
Florals & Decor €700 – €1,200
Music (Ceremony + DJ) €600 – €1,000
Hair & Makeup €300 – €500
Transportation €300 – €600
Accommodation (3 nights villa)€1,000 – €2,000
Cake €150 – €300
Legal Paperwork (optional) €300 – €700
Contingency (~10%) €1,000
Total Estimated Budget €10,000 – €16,000