How to Organize the Perfect Wedding in Rhodes

Rhodes is one of the most popular destination wedding islands in Greece. It has over 300 days of sunshine, turquoise beaches, medieval castles and whitewashed chapels, and it's easy to reach with direct flights from most European cities. This guide explains step by step how to plan a wedding in Rhodes.

Why Get Married in Rhodes?

Reliable weather: rain is rare from May to October.
Variety of settings: beaches, clifftop chapels, the medieval Old Town and luxury resorts.
Easy for guests: an international airport and hundreds of hotels at every budget.
Great value: often cheaper than Santorini or Mykonos for a similar experience.

Best Time for a Wedding in Rhodes

Month	Weather	Notes
May – June	24–29°C, green landscape	Ideal balance of warmth and fewer crowds
July – August	30°C+, very busy	Hot; book sunset ceremonies only
September – October	26–29°C, warm sea	The favorite wedding season — golden light and calm seas

Tip: sunset ceremonies (around 19:00–20:30 in summer) give the best photos and the most comfortable temperatures.

Best Beaches for a Beach Wedding in Rhodes

Gaia Beach – our top pick for barefoot beach weddings, romantic dinners on the sand and proposals at sunset. It has an intimate setting and is close to Gaia Taverna for the reception.
St. Paul's Bay, Lindos – crystal-clear water beneath the Acropolis of Lindos.
Tsambika Beach – golden sand and a famous monastery on the hill above.
Anthony Quinn Bay – a small, dramatic emerald cove (best for photo shoots).
Kallithea Springs – an elegant Art Deco venue by the sea.

See all of them in our beach rankings.

Legal Requirements

Civil wedding: usually held at the Rhodes Town Hall or an approved venue. You will typically need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment, and official translations into Greek with an apostille.
Religious (Greek Orthodox) wedding: at least one partner must be Orthodox; chapels such as St. Paul's in Lindos are very popular.
Symbolic ceremony: no paperwork needed — marry legally at home and celebrate freely on any beach.

Requirements change, so always confirm with the Rhodes municipality or a licensed local wedding planner.

12-Month Wedding Checklist

12 months before: set a budget, choose a date and book the venue and planner.
9 months before: book the photographer, send save-the-dates and block hotel rooms.
6 months before: start the legal paperwork and choose the menu and music.
3 months before: confirm the guest list, flights and transfers.
1 month before: send final numbers and confirm all suppliers.
Wedding week: arrive early, have a welcome dinner in Rhodes Old Town and relax.

Budget Guide

Small beach wedding (2–20 guests): from about €3,000. Mid-size (50–80 guests): €15,000–30,000. Luxury resort wedding: €40,000+. Costs depend heavily on season and guest numbers.

Ideas for Your Wedding Week

A welcome drink inside the medieval walls of Rhodes Old Town.
A boat day trip to Symi for guests.
A sunrise photo shoot at Lindos.
A farewell sunset dinner on Gaia Beach.

Explore all the best wedding and proposal places in Rhodes on Rhodes Places.