An elopement in Greece is a wedding stripped back to what matters: the two of you, a place you love, and maybe a handful of guests. Videografos.gr has photographed and filmed weddings since 2007, more than 1,500 of them, and we bring the same experience to small, intimate ceremonies anywhere in Greece.
What an elopement in Greece can look like
- Just the two of you, with a celebrant or officiant and the two adult witnesses a Greek civil ceremony requires.
- A micro wedding with close family or friends, followed by dinner.
- A symbolic ceremony or vow renewal in Greece, with the legal marriage done at home.
Popular choices include island chapels and clifftops, quiet beaches, mountain villages and the coastline near Athens. A smaller wedding gives you the freedom to pick a location for its view and light rather than its capacity.
Legal elopement or symbolic ceremony?
A legal wedding in Greece involves a marriage licence from the municipality, documents such as birth certificates with an Apostille and official Greek translations, two adult witnesses, and registration of the marriage within 40 days. It is very doable, but it takes preparation, and requirements can differ between municipalities. Our guide to getting married in Greece walks through the steps.
If you would rather avoid paperwork abroad, a symbolic ceremony in Greece after a legal ceremony at home is a common and fully valid choice.
Elopement photography and film
With fewer people and fewer fixed moments, an elopement leaves more time for portraits and for the places you chose. We plan the timing around the light, often late afternoon into sunset, and work quietly so the day stays relaxed.
- Photography: natural, documentary coverage of the ceremony and unhurried portraits.
- Wedding film: a cinematic short film of your day, with drone footage where permitted.
- More than one location: for example, the ceremony at a chapel and portraits at a beach or village nearby.
We tailor elopement coverage to your plans. See our wedding packages for an idea of what is included, or ask us for a proposal.
Tips for planning an elopement in Greece
- Pick the season. May, June, September and October offer warm weather with fewer crowds than mid-summer.
- Check location permissions. Some chapels, beaches and archaeological sites have rules or need permits for ceremonies, photography or drones.
- Leave buffer time. Ferries, winding roads and busy villages can slow you down.
- Think about the wind. On the islands, summer winds can be strong, so have a sheltered back-up spot.
Planning a bigger celebration instead? Read about destination weddings in Greece.
Frequently asked questions
Can we legally elope in Greece?
Yes. Foreign couples can marry in Greece in a civil or religious ceremony. You need a marriage licence from the municipality and supporting documents, and the marriage must be registered within 40 days. Some couples instead hold a symbolic ceremony in Greece and marry legally at home.
How long is elopement coverage?
Elopements usually need less time than a full wedding. We tailor the coverage to your plans, from the ceremony and portraits to a longer session at more than one location.
Can you film our elopement as well as photograph it?
Yes. We offer both photography and cinematic wedding film, including drone footage where the location and regulations allow it.
Where in Greece can we elope?
Anywhere from the Athens area to the islands and the mainland. We are based in Athens and travel across Greece for weddings by arrangement.
How early should we contact you?
As early as you can, and ideally 4 to 6 months ahead for a summer date.
Tell us your date and the place you have in mind, and we will suggest coverage that fits. Contact us.
