Travelling to our wedding
Travelling to a destination wedding can be stressful - we completely understand this. It is my sincere wish that everyone can be as excited for this trip as if it was a vacation. But the reality is that for many of you it may not feel like a vacation at all, which is why I’ve made a handy travel checklist below! Once everything is checked off you can kick back and relax until the wedding.
Your travel checklist
By 1 June 2025: RSVP and let us know that you’ll be able to make it to our wedding. If you've already RSVP'd don't forget to add the date to your calendar.
July - August: Think about transportation to/from the wedding venue. We will be working to see if we can sort out a few dedicated taxis for the night of our wedding, to stay up to date on this - keep an eye on our itinerary page.
Hello = γεια σας
(YAH-sas) - also works for goodbye!
Messimeri
In Greece messimeri (mid-day naps) are the cultural norm. People will rest from 14:00 (2pm) until 17:00 (5pm). During this time most shops are closed and it’s respectful to be quiet.
Currency
In Greece the currency is Euro. Cash is the preferred method of payment so be sure to have at least some of your money in physical Euros before you leave the city of Athens.
Insect Repellent
When we travelled to Greece - we forgot to bring insect repellant. This was a big mistake and we went out to the pharmacy day 1 to buy some - so remember to grab some at the airport!
Driving in Greece
In Greece, they drive on the right side of the road (the same as Canada). If you hold a Canadian driver's licence, you are eligible to drive in Greece. The route to our venue is almost completely main roads (highways), and will take you along the coast of Evia island - which has a stunning view!
If you are driving all the way to our venue, it’s important to note that the last 3km of driving will be more difficult. You will be driving on a single lane road (unpaved) and it goes up fairly steep (as our venue is at the top of a hill). For this reason our venue hosts have recommended renting a 4 wheel drive vehicle if you are planning on driving yourself.
Picking a car
If you’re wanting to drive around Greece and take this trip at your own speed (pun intended), then I have a few recommendations. The first is making sure you get a car with an engine sized at 1.6 litre or bigger. We once rented a car that was a 1.0 litre - and we survived - but it struggled to go up some of the steeper hills. The second recommendation is that if you plan on exploring at all, to group up with other guests and rent a 4 wheel drive car - this advice specifically came from our wedding venue, so is especially important if you plan on driving to the venue on the wedding day.
Planning a route
Our venue is about 2.5 hours from the airport, 3.5 hours if you decide to take the ferry from Rafina Port to Marmari Port and 2.5 hours if you decide to take the ferry from Harbor Agia Marina to Nea Styra. If the idea of driving is not your cup of tea, some of the hotels on our accommodation list offer airport pickups for an additional price - however, you’ll need to arrange that when you book with them. Keep in mind that when you punch in an address into a tool like Google Maps or similar GPS, it's better to stick to tolled roads and highways because they are kept in good shape (even if it means adding 10min to your travel time).