The reception is the biggest part of any wedding and costs about 45–120 € per guest in 2026. A budget wedding for 100 people starts at about 10,000–13,000 € in total. A simple civil wedding at the town hall costs only a few tens to a few hundred euros in official fees.
01Detailed price table
| Job / item | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Reception – budget package€/person | 45 € | 60 € |
| Reception – mid-range package€/person | 65 € | 90 € |
| Reception – hotel/resort or premium€/person | 80 € | 150 € |
| Reception at a restaurant€/person | 40 € | 70 € |
| Wedding for 100 people – budget scenariototal | 9,200 € | 13,150 € |
| Wedding for 150 people – mid-range scenariototal | 16,000 € | 22,000 € |
| Premium weddingtotal, and above | 27,000 € | 40,000 € |
| Photographer + basic video | 1,200 € | 1,800 € |
| Wedding dress, suit, accessories | 1,200 € | 1,800 € |
| Civil-wedding licence feeper partner (e-fee 2386) | 15 € | 15 € |
| Civil-wedding ceremony charge (municipality)e.g. Larissa 70/100 €, Hersonissos 100–350 € | 70 € | 350 € |
Wedding for 100–150 people, budget to mid-range scenario. The reception alone costs 45–120 € per person.
02What affects the price
Number of guests
high
At 70 €/person, every 20 fewer guests means 1,400 € less.
Date and season
high
A summer Saturday is the most expensive option. Friday, Sunday or off-season work out cheaper.
Venue and drinks
high
An open bar can double the cost per person. Some venues also charge rent of 2,000–5,000 €.
Civil or religious
medium
A civil wedding has official municipality charges. For a religious one, the contribution to the church is set by the parish.
Suppliers
medium
Photographer, DJ, decoration and dress can cost 5,000 € or more.
03Regional differences
In tourist municipalities civil-wedding charges are noticeably higher for non-residents and for ceremonies outside the town hall or outside opening hours. In Hersonissos, Crete, for example, they reach 350 €. Receptions on islands (destination weddings) start from 100 € per person. In Attica, estates with catering usually run 50–120 €.
04Tips before you pay
- Fix the number of guests and the date first, and then ask for quotes.
- Ask whether the per-person price includes VAT, drinks, venue rent and extended hours.
- For a civil wedding, ask the municipality for the charge for residents and non-residents and the opening hours.
- A Friday or Sunday and a date outside June–September cut the cost noticeably.
- Get the marriage licence in good time: it needs an e-fee and publication.
The step-by-step procedure (documents, where it is done) is on grafeiokratia.gr (in Greek).
See the procedure05Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding for 100 people cost?
A budget scenario starts at about 9,200–13,150 € and a mid-range one for 150 people 16,000–22,000 €.
How much does the reception cost per person?
Usually 45–120 €. About 45–60 € for a budget package, 65–90 € for mid-range and 100–150 € for premium or destination. One source gives an average of around 80 €.
How much does a civil wedding cost?
An e-fee of 15 € for each partner for the licence and the municipality’s ceremony charge, e.g. 70 € for residents of Larissa or 100–350 € in Hersonissos, depending on venue and time.
How much do we pay at the church?
There is no single tariff. Contributions are set by the church. A report on churches in Attica mentions amounts from hundreds of euros.
What costs the most after the reception?
Usually the photographer/video (1,200–3,000 €), the dress and suit (1,200–1,800 €) and decoration (700–1,000 € in a budget scenario).
How do I get a marriage licence?
From the municipality, with an e-fee and documents. See the steps on grafeiokratia.gr.
06Sources
Prices are indicative, do not constitute an offer and may vary by area and professional. Last checked: October 2026.