Notes from the island

    The Journal

    What we've learned doing this on the island, written the way we'd say it to a couple who just wrote to us.

    Practical Questions Before You Book a Wedding Venue on Skopelos
    7 October 2026 · 4 min read

    Practical Questions Before You Book a Wedding Venue on Skopelos

    The 1:00 a.m. finish, open-air weather and how costs are quoted at Castello and Vrachos, answered by the family who run them.

    How Do Wedding Guests Get to Skopelos?
    7 October 2026 · 3 min read

    How Do Wedding Guests Get to Skopelos?

    Skopelos has no airport, and the ferries from Volos, Mantoudi and Thessaloniki are easier than they sound. A short guide from the family who host weddings here.

    How to Find a Private Wedding Venue on a Quiet Greek Island
    7 October 2026 · 4 min read

    How to Find a Private Wedding Venue on a Quiet Greek Island

    What "private" really means for a wedding venue on a quiet Greek island, what to ask before you choose, and what Skopelos offers. From the family who run Castello and Vrachos.

    Vrachos: 30+ Years of Evening Light Above the Port of Skopelos
    9 July 2026 · 5 min read

    Vrachos: 30+ Years of Evening Light Above the Port of Skopelos

    The story of the iconic Vrachos cocktail bar — open since July 1992, about a hundred steps above the harbour — and how its terrace became one of the most beloved wedding spots in Skopelos.

    Castello or Vrachos? How Couples Actually Decide
    9 July 2026 · 5 min read

    Castello or Vrachos? How Couples Actually Decide

    An honest comparison of our two exclusive Skopelos wedding venues — the medieval castle setting of Castello and the panoramic sea views of Vrachos.

    Can You Get Married at the Mamma Mia Chapel on Skopelos?
    7 October 2026 · 5 min read

    Can You Get Married at the Mamma Mia Chapel on Skopelos?

    Yes, you can celebrate at Agios Ioannis in Kastri, the chapel from Mamma Mia. Who gives permission, how many guests fit, and how couples combine it with Castello or Vrachos.

    What a Wedding in Skopelos Actually Costs — and Why We Do Not Publish a Price List
    9 July 2026 · 6 min read

    What a Wedding in Skopelos Actually Costs — and Why We Do Not Publish a Price List

    An honest look at what shapes the cost of a Skopelos wedding, how it compares with Santorini and Mykonos, and why the cheapest quote is rarely the best day.

    So You Are Not Greek and You Want to Get Married Here
    9 July 2026 · 7 min read

    So You Are Not Greek and You Want to Get Married Here

    A realistic timeline for legally marrying in Greece as a UK, US or international couple — documents, apostilles, translations, and when to start.

    The Month We Would Pick, and the Ones We Would Not
    9 July 2026 · 5 min read

    The Month We Would Pick, and the Ones We Would Not

    When should you plan your Skopelos wedding? An honest local guide to peak season, shoulder months, weather, and availability.

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