Celebrations

    Every day of the stay

    Celebrations

    One team, from your first message to the last evening. Every day planned, every supplier answering to us.

    Every Day, Not Just the Day

    Your people are flying to a small Greek island for you. From the moment they land to the moment they leave, we take that on — the arrivals, the boat day, the wedding itself, and the last dinner before everyone goes home.

    All of it is arranged by us. What happens at The Castello and Vrachos we run with our own team — the kitchen, the bar, the music, the wedding day itself. For everything beyond our venues we bring in people we have worked with for years, and we stay responsible for how it turns out. You deal with one team either way, and never with a supplier you had to find yourself.

    Who is dealing with the Greek paperwork?

    You do not need to learn how a Greek town hall works. We build a proposal around your date and guest count, then take on the legal paperwork for a wedding in Greece ourselves — translations, the town hall, all of it — while we settle the menu, the bar and the décor direction with you over tastings, from wherever you are. When it comes to where your guests will stay, we point you to the right places through the largest accommodation network on the island; the booking stays with you.

    Everyone has to travel a long way to a small island with no airport — will they actually feel looked after when they land?

    Skopelos has no airport, so every guest arrives having made an effort to be there. We arrange transfers around the island once they land, and there is a welcome bag and a welcome dinner waiting the first night, at The Castello or Vrachos. The next evening is a traditional Greek night with our own orchestra and a dance lesson for anyone brave enough — the trip starts feeling like a celebration before the wedding day even arrives.

    A wedding that is over in one afternoon feels like a lot to ask of people who flew this far — is there more to the trip?

    This is usually the part couples remember as much as the wedding itself. We put together boat days for the family or for anyone who wants to come, day trips to Alonissos or Skiathos, guided tours of the island, and a bachelor or bachelorette party — mostly on a boat, and one that earns its name. If the two of you want a few hours away from everyone, we can put you on a private boat for a sunset cruise, or arrange a pre-wedding photoshoot around the island. Car, scooter and ATV hire is there for anyone who would rather explore alone.

    On the day itself, who is actually in charge — and what happens if something does not go to plan?

    Nothing about the wedding day is a first attempt for us. The ceremony — civil, symbolic or Greek Orthodox — and the reception happen at The Castello or Vrachos, run by our own team: the open bar and signature cocktails from the Vrachos bar staff, food tasted and agreed with you beforehand, live music from our own orchestra, and décor, flowers and lighting handled by our people, or by professionals we bring in when the setup calls for it. Getting your guests to the venue and back, their photography and video, hair, makeup and the cake are arranged through people we have worked with for years.

    After the wedding, does everyone just... leave?

    No — there is one more evening together first. We host a farewell dinner at our venues before anyone scatters, so the trip ends the way it started: with everyone in the same room. When it is time to go, we arrange the transfers for that day too.

    What if I need something at the last minute, or something small goes wrong?

    You and every one of your guests get a single WhatsApp line to us for the whole stay — not a call centre, us. We handle restaurant and beach reservations, last-minute arrangements, and personal shopping for the thing somebody forgot, and we arrange babysitting through people we trust. If something goes wrong, you tell us, and it becomes our problem to solve.

    The Full List

    Everything We Can Arrange

    This is what we arrange most often. If what you have in mind is not here, ask us anyway.

    Before You Arrive

    • A proposal built around your date, guest count and vision
    • Paperwork for a legal wedding in Greece, including translations and the town hall
    • Menu and bar planning, tastings, décor direction
    • Wedding merch and welcome bags — design and printing
    • Where everyone stays — we work closely with the largest network of accommodation on Skopelos and point you to the right places; the booking stays with you · with our network

    The Arrival

    • Transfers for your guests around the island · with our network
    • Welcome bags for your guests
    • Welcome dinner at The Castello or Vrachos
    • A traditional Greek night — our own orchestra, dancing, and a lesson for the brave

    The Island, Before the Day

    • Bachelor and bachelorette parties, mostly on a boat · with our network
    • A boat day for the family, or for everyone who wants to come · with our network
    • Day trips to Alonissos or Skiathos · with our network
    • A private boat and sunset cruise, just the two of you · with our network
    • Pre-wedding photoshoot around the island · with our network
    • Guided island tours · with our network
    • Massage and spa treatments, for the two of you or for anyone who wants one · with our network
    • Car, scooter and ATV rental for anyone who wants to explore alone · with our network

    The Wedding Day

    • Civil, symbolic or Greek Orthodox ceremony
    • Reception at The Castello or Vrachos
    • Open bar, signature cocktails and welcome drinks, by the Vrachos bar team
    • Food, from traditional Greek to whatever you have in mind — tasted and agreed with you beforehand
    • Live music from our own orchestra
    • Décor, flowers and lighting — by our team, or with professional partners when the setup calls for it
    • Guest transport to the venue and back at the end of the night · with our network
    • Photography and videography · with our network
    • Hair, makeup and the wedding cake · with our network

    The Slow Goodbye

    • A farewell dinner at our venues before everyone scatters
    • Transfers on the day everyone leaves · with our network
    • Staying on for a honeymoon — we point you to the right places and arrange the boat, the dinners and the days; the booking stays with you · with our network

    Someone to Call, Always

    • A personal wedding concierge for you and your guests
    • A WhatsApp line you can use while you are on the island
    • Restaurant and beach reservations
    • Last-minute arrangements and anything that goes wrong
    • Personal shopping for the thing somebody forgot
    • Babysitting and activities for the children · with our network
    How it works

    You have one conversation. We do the rest.

    1. 01

      Tell us the date and who is coming

      One message is enough to start. We come back with what is possible on those dates and what we would suggest.

    2. 02

      We build the plan for the whole stay

      Not just the ceremony — the arrivals, the dinners, the boat day, the day after. You approve it; we book everything behind it.

    3. 03

      You arrive, and it is already handled

      The people running your wedding are the people you have been speaking with. Nothing gets handed over to a stranger on the day.

    Bar Catering & Cocktail Services

    Professional bar service at our two venues, The Castello and Vrachos, tailored to your celebration. From intimate welcome drinks to full open bars, by the team behind the island's most-loved cocktail bar.

    Premium Bar Services

    Premium Bar Services

    Excellence in Every Glass

    Our venues, Vrachos and Castello, are renowned for their exceptional bar standards. We do not just serve drinks; we craft experiences. From signature cocktails designed to match your wedding theme to premium wine lists that showcase the best of Greek vineyards, our bar service is integral to the refined experience we offer.

    Signature Wedding Cocktails
    Premium Spirits Collection
    Expert Mixologists
    Cocktails

    Cocktails

    Aromas & Flavours

    We love cocktails! And we think you will too! So whether it is a ceremony welcome drink, a kids "cocktail" menu or a premium open bar, our professionally trained staff will be able to handle your requests.

    Wide selection of cocktails
    Professional bartenders
    Custom cocktail menus
    Welcome Drinks

    Welcome Drinks

    Make a Great First Impression

    Your guests have just arrived at the venue! Make them feel right at home by serving them a refreshing welcome drink! Whether it is a light cocktail with sparkling wine or champagne or a non alcoholic mocktail, we can surely find the perfect Welcome Drink for your event!

    Refreshing welcome drinks
    Sparkling wine & champagne
    Non-alcoholic mocktails
    Open Bar

    Open Bar

    No stress, no anxiety — just great drinks

    The open bar option is by far our most popular one, serving classic mixed drinks with a custom cocktail menu, soft drinks and water. Your guests can enjoy simple drinks and quality cocktails throughout the celebration.

    Classic mixed drinks
    Custom cocktail menu
    Full event coverage
    Non Alcoholic

    Non Alcoholic

    Healthy & Refreshing Options

    One of the international trends is the shift towards healthier beverages with low or even no alcohol. For the guests who don't wish to consume alcohol, we have a wide range of non alcoholic beverages such as smoothies, juices and of course non alcoholic cocktails. One of our best sellers is our homemade lemonade which is a true example of farm-to-glass practices.

    Fresh smoothies & juices
    Non-alcoholic cocktails
    Homemade lemonade
    Kids Menu

    Kids Menu

    Make it a Special Day for Your Child!

    All parents want to do something special for their child's birthday. We fully organise Kids Menus with healthy mocktails, smoothies, virgin cocktails and fresh fruit punches without alcohol and low in sugar. So whether it is a childs birthday or a christening, a Kids Menu will be the option for you.

    Healthy mocktails
    Fresh fruit punches
    Low sugar options

    The Ingredients

    We strongly believe in using fresh and natural raw materials in our cocktails. We believe in the value of localisation and strive to source the raw materials locally.

    We use traditional products from Skopelos Island, such as prunes, citrus and herbs in our cocktails.

    Other ingredients are sourced from all over the world: limes from Brazil, roses from India, juniper from Bulgaria etc

    Fresh ingredients and spices

    Ready to Plan Your Perfect Bar Experience?

    Contact us to discuss the bar for your celebration at The Castello or Vrachos, and let us create the perfect drinks experience for your day.

    AETERNA

    Skopelos Island, Greece