Corfu celebrant writing bilingual symbolic ceremonies in English and Russian.
The Ionian Islands · English, Russian
Greece · Regional guide
Elope in The Ionian Islands
A closer look at the landscape, the logistics and the independent people who work here.
On the ground
What to know before choosing the date.
Corfu, Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and the smaller Ionian islands are greener and architecturally different from the Cyclades. Corfu pairs Venetian streets and estates with coves; Lefkada is road-connected to the mainland; Kefalonia and Zakynthos offer dramatic cliffs and beaches with distinct transport systems.
Choose one island and one geographic side for the wedding day. Boat access, cliff viewpoints and beaches can be weather-dependent or protected, while old-town loading and private-estate rules affect florists and production teams. The Ionian climate can also bring more rain than the dry Aegean, so a credible covered plan matters.
May, June and September provide warm conditions with less midsummer congestion. Corfu publishes a foreign-couple civil-wedding checklist and asks couples to contact the registry before the preferred date; other Ionian municipalities must confirm their own documents, approved locations and schedule.
Local shortlist
Vendors who already know the way in.
Corfu-based planning and coordination tailored to island venues and logistics.
The Ionian Islands · English, Greek
Corfu Town salon for bridal hair, makeup and pre-wedding trials.
The Ionian Islands · English, Greek
Corfu filmmaker for emotional, natural wedding and elopement films.
The Ionian Islands · English, Greek
Corfu Old Town florist creating bouquets and full wedding floral styling.
The Ionian Islands · English, Greek