Karakasis Events
Karakasis Events stands apart as Egina's only privately-owned estate venue with direct waterfront access and a 5-star Google rating across 200+ weddings.
Karakasis Events is an estate destination wedding venue in Egina, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos' (ATH), 55–75 minutes by car or ferry. Best months: June, July, August, September.
About Karakasis Events
Karakasis Events stands apart as Egina's only privately-owned estate venue with direct waterfront access and a 5-star Google rating across 200+ weddings.
This restored Cycladic property features original stone architecture dating to the 1920s, combined with modern event infrastructure that handles everything from intimate ceremonies to 150-guest receptions without requiring external vendors.
The estate's 2-hectare grounds eliminate the need for additional venue fees or location scouting.
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Only Vasilis, Katerina and their team could have made our wedding this perfect! We worked for them for over 1,5 years to make our dream greek destination wedding come to life.
Clara Maj Andersen · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ATH, 75 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Waterfront estate on Agiou Georgiou with private beach access and sunset ceremony views over the Saronic Gulf
- 5-star Google rating with 200+ completed destination weddings since 2010
- 2-hectare grounds accommodate 20–150 guests with separate ceremony, cocktail, and dining spaces
- On-site kitchen and wine cellar; catering managed in-house to reduce third-party coordination
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00–18:00Guest arrival; check-in at partner hotels; welcome aperitivo at estate terrace
- 19:30–23:00Welcome dinner (optional; additional cost €35 per person)
- 09:00–11:00Wedding ceremony on waterfront lawn; cocktail hour with canapés
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ATH · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Athens International Airport 'Eleftherios Venizelos'.
- Typical total
- €8,500–16,000Aisle estimate
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€8,500–16,000 for 80 guests (venue + catering + beverages)
- Ceremony fee
- €800–1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65–95 a headAisle estimate
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€65–95 (4-course plated dinner, wine, service included)
- Room rate
- €90–180 a nightAisle estimate
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€90–180 per room at partner hotels (3–4 star)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 694 627 3543
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Florals, photography, music/DJ, and décor quoted separately. Destination wedding package includes welcome dinner and post-wedding brunch at reduced rates.
Questions about the venue
What is included in the venue rental fee?+
The ceremony space, reception hall, cocktail terrace, tables, chairs, linens, and basic lighting. Catering, florals, photography, and music are separately quoted based on guest count and preferences.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Karakasis Events offers preferred in-house catering, but external catering requests are reviewed case-by-case. A kitchen-use fee applies if you opt for outside vendors.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
The estate does not have guest rooms, but Karakasis maintains partnerships with 12+ nearby hotels and villas within a 5–15 minute drive, offering group rates for wedding parties.
What is the cancellation policy?+
Standard cancellation terms: 50% venue fee refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior; 25% refunded 45–89 days prior; no refund within 45 days. Event insurance is recommended.
Is the venue suitable for winter weddings?+
Yes. The indoor reception hall is heated and fully enclosed. Outdoor spaces are exposed, so winter ceremonies typically use the covered terrace or move inside.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.