May 2, 2026
We would like to invite you to our wedding on our family island of Kefalonia, Greece.Please find all the details below of what we're planning in the week leading up to the big day, and information on how to get there and where to stay.
We've put on transport to / from the airport, wine tasting and the venue, where we can. Please check here.
Flights
Hotel in Skala
We would love to get as many people together to stay at the family hotel or in nearby accommodation in Skala. Most pre-wedding activities will be in the hotel, and there will be transport to the wedding venue.
Click here to email the hotel manager (Hercules) and request a room, mentioning it’s for M&J’s wedding.There's a flat rate of €70 a night per room, with breakfast, regardless of number of guests / nights. Most rooms are reserved for us until 3 May, some up to 5 May.
https://klonishotel.gr/
There is still some wiggle room in the below, apart from the wedding ceremony! We'll also put on some more things if people are coming earlier in the week.
April 30, 2026
Wine Tasting
Five glasses of gorgeous local wine.
€18 / person, cash preferred Bus from Klonis Hotel, Skala departs 14:30. Please be ready by 14:15.Wine tasting starts at 15:30, return coach at ~17:30.
Arrival at Klonis Hotel, Skala at ~18:30.
€18 / person, cash preferred Bus from Klonis Hotel, Skala departs 14:30. Please be ready by 14:15.Wine tasting starts at 15:30, return coach at ~17:30.
Arrival at Klonis Hotel, Skala at ~18:30.
Gentilini Winery & Vineyards, Argostoli-Airport rd, Minia 281 00, Greece
April 30, 2026
Mixing Party
~7:30 pm
Join us for an opening party at the family hotel, complete with DJs.
Klonis Hotel, Skala
May 1, 2026
Meet & Greet Lunch
3:00 pm
Please come and say hello to the bride and groom. We want to make sure we get to spend time with everyone over the few days.We've got some very special live music at 3:30pm.Cocktails, canapés and hopefully a few laughs.
Klonis Hotel, Skala
May 1, 2026
Traditional Dance Rehearsal
~5:00 pm
There will be a lot of Greek dancing on the wedding day, so now is the time to learn the steps. Don't worry, the Groom hasn't got a clue what he's doing either, we can see how much we can learn together.
Klonis Hotel, Skala
May 2, 2026
The Big Day
The big day is upon us. Ceremony first, followed by the reception and dancing into the night. Coaches provided to and from Klonis hotel, Skala. Please be at the hotel by 15:30, so we can promptly leave at 15:45.Welcome drinks and canapés on arrival.
Ceremony starts at 18:00.Return coaches from venue at 1:00 to Klonis Hotel, Skala
Ceremony starts at 18:00.Return coaches from venue at 1:00 to Klonis Hotel, Skala
Capitol Events, Argostoli 281 00
May 3, 2026
Beach
The newly weds will be on the beach outside the hotel, doing very little. Please come and do very little with us. There could also be the option of a jet ski and / or banana boat.
Skala Beach
21 days
since we tied the knot!
What to do on Kefalonia?
- Favourite beaches include Skala, Spithoi, Fteri, Petanoi, White Rocks beach, Myrtos
- Boat trips around the Kefalonian coast, or even to the neighbouring islands of Ithaca or Zakynthos (Zante)
- Hiking on Ainos mountain
- Taste the local food e.g., Kefalonian meat pie, and Greek classics like souvlaki
- Taste local wine e.g., Robola
- Visit the picturesque north part of the island including Fiskardo (left intact by the 1953 earthquake)
- We have enjoyed these restaurants: Old Times, Sunrise and Mikelatos in Skala, Hersonas in Troianata, I Kalyva Tou Psara on Agia Kyriaki beach. *Make sure to check ahead for vegetarian options.
- Boat trips around the Kefalonian coast, or even to the neighbouring islands of Ithaca or Zakynthos (Zante)
- Hiking on Ainos mountain
- Taste the local food e.g., Kefalonian meat pie, and Greek classics like souvlaki
- Taste local wine e.g., Robola
- Visit the picturesque north part of the island including Fiskardo (left intact by the 1953 earthquake)
- We have enjoyed these restaurants: Old Times, Sunrise and Mikelatos in Skala, Hersonas in Troianata, I Kalyva Tou Psara on Agia Kyriaki beach. *Make sure to check ahead for vegetarian options.
Dress code
Apart from formal attire at the wedding, you are welcome to wear whatever feels comfortable throughout the celebrations!
Gifts
The most valuable thing to us is spending our big day with you; please don’t bring any gifts. On a practical level, we would struggle to transport them home.If you would like to donate a small something, please find a link here for GBP: https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/m-and-jIf you're sending Euros:
Eurobank (Margarita Kousteni)
Eurobank (Margarita Kousteni)
GR3902603940000180200894634
Alphabank (Georgios Koustenis):
GR8101401640164002101014811Please put your name in the reference so we know who it is :)
Thank you to the wonderful Mary Konstantopoulou for the drawings ❤️
