Legalities to get married in Greece - Marriage in Greek islands - Santorini

Since your are getting married  Greece (or you have a Santorini wedding) you need to take a look at the  information below. Let’s guide you step by step, how to plan your Greek wedding in the islands and of course in  Santorini, Greece. Your marriage with us will be a relaxing wedding experience. Our wedding planners will help  to finalize your legalities for a civil, greek orthodox or civil  wedding in Greece without any panic. We are here  to help you and advise with all esseantial paper work need and answer your questions, how  to get married in Greece - Santorini - Greek islands

Below are the information for legalities requested to have a valid wedding in the Greek islands Greece

Legalities for civil or religious weddings in Greece and the Greek islands - Here we explain what papers you need to get married in Greece

Legalities: In order to get married in all countries, there  are certain requirements for legal papers, which are necessary to be presented to the authorities prior to your destination wedding abroad.Therefore for a destination wedding in the Greek island of Santorini and the rest of the Greece, the same law applies. In our section legalities, you will find all the details and we will also guide you during the whole process. Also note all requested papers must have an apostille stamp in order to be valid. Apostille stamp is compulsory for your destination wedding in all mainland Greece locations Monemvasia, Porto Heli and Athens as well as the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Lesvos, Skopelos, Skiathos.

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What is the Apostile stamp

An apostille stamp is the seal of the relevant State / Country/ Commonwealth office in accordance with the Hague Convention; it allows the stamped document to be used officially in a foreign country. The stamp refers the relevant legislation and indicates the validity of the documents for  international use. In the section below you will  find  the legal papers required for your civil or religious  wedding  in Greece and the Greek islands.

More information about a your Santorini wedding – Greek island wedding or a wedding in Greek islands

Some documents may have a different name in your country or state.
All documents must have apostille stamp along with their translations. Everything must be validated by the Greek embassy.

Greek authorities require all documents to be issued within 3 months prior to the wedding date.(there is an exception for the divorce certificate).

You have to sent us  an email with your wedding documents to check that everything is correct 6 weeks prior to wedding and start the procedure of issuing your marriage license in Greece. You must have the originals with you, when you come to Greece, Santorini, Greek islands, to submit them to church or the local town hall.

After your wedding ceremony date  we will register your wedding, I mean  the following business day – you will receive your marriage certificate in Greek.  The translation of your marriage certificate is valid internationally.

A Greek Translation: can be obtained either by your local Greek Embassy or Consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens Greece.

Translation from and independent translator or any other authority cannot be accepted.

If you need any further assistance do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or visit our web site http://www.marryme.com.gr