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Greek weddings can get pretty pricey, especially if you have a lot of guests and you're planning on getting married in the peak summer season. The best thing you can do is start planning your wedding early, so that you have time to shop around and see which vendors and venues will be the cheapest. Your wedding dress and suit will definitely be much cheaper if you buy it from Greece, so I do suggest that you get it there if you're able to get it done in time for the wedding. Outdoor venues also tend to be a lot cheaper indoor ballrooms. My last tip of advice, it's going to the destination that isn't so popular. If you want to get married in Santorini or Mykonos, your budget is definitely going to be much bigger in comparison to the mainland or Crete for example. Let me know if you have any more tips and if this helps!
 
If you do a wedding at a "κτήμα/ktima" (can be inside or outside) then it'll be more expensive than a "αίθουσα/ethousa" (always indoors). Weddings at an ethousa can cost €19-€35 per person, and at a ktima it will start at €30+ per person.
 
If you do a wedding at a "κτήμα/ktima" (can be inside or outside) then it'll be more expensive than a "αίθουσα/ethousa" (always indoors). Weddings at an ethousa can cost €19-€35 per person, and at a ktima it will start at €30+ per person.
Wow that is so much cheaper than most areas of the world...good to know! Does this price apply for most areas of Greece? And does it include food? Thanks for your insight :)
 
Wow that is so much cheaper than most areas of the world...good to know! Does this price apply for most areas of Greece? And does it include food? Thanks for your insight :)
I should be more specific.. This is around Athens and this is for the food only. The dj might be about ~€500 (we paid €300), and a band could cost €800+ depending on who you want. Decorations are probably €2000.
 
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I should be more specific.. This is around Athens and this is for the food only. The dj might be about ~€500 (we paid €300), and a band could cost €800+ depending on who you want. Decorations are probably €2000.
Great advice, thank you!! :)
 
I should be more specific.. This is around Athens and this is for the food only. The dj might be about ~€500 (we paid €300), and a band could cost €800+ depending on who you want. Decorations are probably €2000.
This is helpful, and it still sounds less expensive than other places in the world. And with the Euro currently being closer to the dollar it's even better, if you are coming from the United States.
 

What are your favorite name day traditions?

I’ve always loved the tradition of celebrating name days. In my family, they’re just as meaningful as birthdays, and sometimes even more fun because they bring everyone together in a different way.

When a big name day comes around, especially one that several family members share, we often turn it into a full family gathering. For example, on a name day like Nick/Nikolas, where there might be multiple people celebrating, it becomes almost like a mini family holiday. Someone hosts, there’s plenty of food, and everyone comes by to wish the celebrants “chronia polla.”

I also like the simplicity of the tradition. Even if there isn’t a big gathering, people still call or send messages to acknowledge the day.

Do you celebrate name days in your family? And are there certain ones that turn into larger celebrations because several people share the name?

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Greek Tsiknopempti Traditions?

I realized Tsiknopempti is coming up soon, and it made me curious how everyone celebrates it, especially outside of Greece. Growing up, I always associated it with grilled meat, lots of smoke in the air, and a general feeling of celebration before Lent started, but we never had a really structured tradition at home. Now I’m wondering if I should start one.

Do you usually grill at home, go out to a Greek restaurant, or gather with friends and family? Are there certain foods you always make, or is it more about the atmosphere and being together? I’ve seen photos from Greece where entire neighborhoods are grilling outside, which looks amazing.

I’d love to hear what Tsiknopempti looks like for you, whether it’s something big and festive or just a simple meal that still feels meaningful.

How was your experience using a virtual concierge at a luxury resort?

Booked a fancy resort for a once-in-a-blue-moon getaway, and they keep hyping up this “virtual concierge” thing like it’s the next big miracle. I’m kinda torn. Part of me loves the idea of ditching phone calls, but part of me worries it’ll feel cold or glitchy, like talking to a chat bot instead of a real human who actually cares if my room smells weird or if I need extra towels. If you’ve used one before, was it helpful or just marketing fluff? I’m trying to figure out if I should trust it or just stick to the front desk.
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