Athens is an amazing city in Greece that is perfect for a wedding day celebration. Here, classical traditions and modern culture are intertwined into one. The first settlement of Athens appeared around 3000 BC. Athens has gone through wars and decay, destruction and adversity, but has managed to bring its beauty to the present generations.
Holding a wedding in Athens will be a delight for the newlyweds and their guests, thanks to the mild, warm climate, authentic traditions, amazing Greek cuisine and the hospitality of the locals. The city offers a huge number of memorable places and attractions that will make the bride and groom’s vacation unforgettable.
How much does it cost to get married in Athens?
Taking into account our many years of experience, we can say that it is necessary to calculate:
10 to 20 guests — 40,000 euros
20 to 30 guests — 55,000 euros
etc. the cost increases in proportion to the number of people. You can find the cost of our services in the prices section.
Athens is the Greek capital, steeped in ancient culture
The capital of Greece is divided into seven districts, each of which is interesting from a tourist point of view. The most frequently visited quarter of Athens is the Acropolis. It is not only the historical center of the city, but also the center of ancient Greek culture. The architecture of Athens is striking and fascinating. That is why many newlyweds choose this city to hold their wedding event and photo shoot here.
Other famous neighborhoods of Athens are Plaka, Monastiraki and Kolonaki. In the last of the above mentioned neighborhoods, you can climb the picturesque mountain called Lycabettus, which offers an amazing view of the city. From a height of 200 meters above sea level, the view of Athens is breathtaking and will always be remembered.
Greek cuisine and traditions
The cuisine of Athens surprises with its diversity. Among the favorite delicacies of locals and visiting tourists are fresh vegetables, seafood, olives, soft cheeses and fragrant spices and herbs. To surprise event guests, newlyweds can include such traditional dishes in their wedding menu:
— tiropeta;
— «moussaka» (a dish consisting of layers of potatoes, minced meat and stewed eggplant);
— dolmatesdolma (a dish similar to stuffed cabbage wrapped in grape leaves);
— «zadziki» (a thick sauce made from cucumbers, garlic and yogurt).
Those guests who prefer seafood dishes will appreciate the Greek-style wedding buffet, because Athens cuisine is rich in stewed and fried calamari, shrimp and octopus. Fish dishes are also worth including in the menu, which can be prepared from the freshest fish caught from the sea, seasoned with lemon juice or olive oil.
Sights of the Greek capital
Greece, as a maritime country, attracts a lot of attention of tourists from all over the world with its amazingly beautiful scenery on the coasts. You can enjoy the monotonous sound of the sea waves and the singing of seagulls in any coastal area of Athens. In addition to the sea scenery, newlyweds can surprise their guests with a wedding ceremony and wedding ceremony on a hilltop with amazing views of the city and the local nature. Those who love natural places should definitely plan a trip to Lycabet Hill, which will give wedding guests unforgettable emotions and beautiful panoramas. But the most popular and frequently visited places in Athens are still the historical and architectural sights.
The Agora is an ancient structure in the heart of Athens
The Agora area is one of the most frequently visited places in the city. The ancient Greek temple in the formerly central square of the city has been preserved since time immemorial. The architecture of the temple of the god Hephaestus is surrounded by lush vegetation. This place once acted as a market square, a center of social life, a place of commerce and even a theatrical stage. Located at the foot of the Acropolis, the temple of the god of fire is the perfect place for a wedding photo shoot for newlyweds.
Theater of Dionysus — history and power in one structure
The ancient theater, built in honor of the god Dionysus, is a favorite place for history and architecture lovers. Many, many years ago, theater works by Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Euripides and Menander, circus performances and even gladiatorial fights were shown here. In the open air, great writers reproduced their creations as far back as the fifth century BC.
To this day, the unique atmosphere is still felt here. The Theater of Dionysus still often fulfills its original vocation as an arena for celebrations and festivities, especially weddings. The ancient stone walls, imbued with an antique atmosphere, carry an identity and uniqueness. Previously, this place placed within its walls about seventeen thousand people. The theater was rebuilt several times, both by the Greeks and the Romans. The Theater of Dionysus was included in the UNESCO heritage list. It is an ideal place to hold a wedding photo shoot and a wedding ceremony.
The Acropolis in Athens is a place of amazing scale and beauty
The Acropolis in Athens is one of the most grandiose and large-scale buildings in Greece. Here is concentrated not only the ancient atmosphere and culture, but also a lot of ancient monuments and sculptures, which have survived to this day from the seventh century. Impeccable elegance of architecture and unimaginable scope in all its manifestations — here is the main asset of this place. A wedding photo session on the territory of the Parthenon temple will amaze not only the newlyweds themselves, but also the guests with its beauty and luxury.
Huge columns, elaborate layout, powerful walls of the temple, unrivaled statue of the goddess Athena made of ivory and gold — all this was once the main value and wealth of the temple. Despite the fact that this place has lost its former power in the power of time, it has gained an amazing beauty, antique and ancient. Tourists still come here to admire the Erechtheinon, the sculptures of the beautiful Caryatids, the preserved mosaics, friezes and columns of the temple. The influence of time has destroyed some elements of this attraction, but its former beauty of monumental structures still conceals perfection and luxury.
