Paros weddings, planned by a local team

Yes, non-resident foreign couples can marry legally in Greece in a civil or a religious ceremony. A civil wedding is arranged with the municipality, here the Municipality of Paros or the Municipality of Antiparos. Requirements change, so confirm the current list with the municipality before you book.

You usually need valid passports, birth certificates and a certificate of no impediment from your home country, plus a divorce or death certificate if either of you was married before. Foreign documents normally need an apostille on the original and an official Greek translation. Many municipalities also ask for witnesses with ID.

Start at least three months before the date. Gathering documents, apostilles and certified translations often takes 8 to 12 weeks, and some municipalities accept a certificate of no impediment only if it is recent. After the ceremony, the marriage must be registered at the Greek civil registry, usually within 40 days.

Yes, if at least one of you is Greek Orthodox and the other is a baptised Christian. The official sponsor, the koumbaros or koumbara, must also be Orthodox. The priest tells you which church documents he needs. For a Catholic ceremony, the contact is the Catholic church of Saint Anthony in Parikia.

Yes, civil marriage for same-sex couples has been legal in Greece since February 2024. The documents and process are the same as for any civil wedding. Religious ceremonies are not available to same-sex couples, but a symbolic ceremony at a villa or on a boat is always possible.

Late spring and early autumn: April to June and September to October. The weather is warm, the island is calmer and suppliers have more free dates. July and August are the busiest months, and the north wind, the meltemi, can be strong, so plan a sheltered ceremony spot.

Wedding planning in Paros is priced on request, built from our starting prices. The total depends on guest numbers and setting. Starting prices: private chef from €500, flowers and styling from €400, photographer from €150, DJ from €1,000 and transfers from €80. Send your date and guest count on WhatsApp and we reply with a plan.