Lena Grivakes and
Dimitrios K. Soutsos
request the pleasure of your company
to celebrate their marriage in Patmos
July 10th - 12th 2025
Dear Family and Friends,
We are so excited to celebrate with you! Here, you’ll find all the information you need for our wedding - from event details and accommodation to getting around and our travel tips, so you can discover the best ways to explore the island by land and sea.
Lots of love,
Lena and Dimitri
P.S. We highly encourage you to make your hotel and travel reservations as soon as possible, as even transportation availability is very limited. If you have any questions along the way, please contact nittamits@meliparties.gr
EVENTS
Thursday, July 10th
Civil Ceremony
6pm
Followed by a Patmian style aperitivo, small bites and traditional Greek music in the garden at home.
Location: Town Hall, Chora
Δημαρχείο Πάτμου
Dress Code: Garden Cocktail Attire
Ladies, sandals recommended as the garden is gravel.
Open house to include all our local friends on the island to celebrate with us. If you’d prefer a sit-down dinner, our favorite nearby restaurants are Vaggelis and Giagko’s Pantheon.
Friday, July 11th
The Wedding Party
Dinner & Dancing
7pm
Location: Benetos Sapsila
Dress Code: Island Formal
Our venue is a mixture of garden, gravel and paved dance floor, so we would recommend not to wear stilettos.
and for those who wish to attend…
Saturday, July 12th
Beach Day
from 1pm
Location: Petra Beach
Swimming at the beautiful, pebble stoned Petra Beach.
All sun beds are reserved, so please join us in your own time.
We will be offering tacos and light snacks.
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After Hours Costume Party
“Icons, Legends and Stars”
Cocktails 10.30 pm
DJ at Midnight
Location: Kasbah Bar, Skala
Dress Up
The iconic late nights at Kasbah are going up a gear with an unforgettable costume party. Full dress is mandatory to honor your favorite figureheads from past and present.
Awards for the Best Costumes will be announced at Midnight and will include a day of sailing and swimming on the S/Y Agios Nikolaos traditional schooner with their choice of guests.
The bride and groom are attending as Cleopatra and Marc Antony.
For further inspiration, see below.
RSVP
We’d love to know if you’ll be joining us for the optional events on Saturday, including the beach day and costume party. If you plan to attend either (or both!), please make sure to RSVP on the invitation so we can plan accordingly.
TRAVEL
By Ferry
(Recommended Route)
Direct: Athens Piraeus Port - Patmos
Cabin Reservations
Book a cabin to enjoy the comforts of traveling by ferry. The boat is equipped with internet, bars, cafes and a formal dining restaurant. Outbound journeys depart in the evening and arrive late at night, and the overnight return journey arrives in Athens in the morning. Time goes quickly when you have a room to sleep and relax, but these reservations go quickly, so don’t miss out! (Approx. 8 Hrs)
Blue Star Ferries
By Helicopter
Direct from Athens (Approx 40 Min - 1 Hr)
Approx €3,000 - €4,000
Ariston Aviation +30 698 748 7587
charter@aristonaviation.com
Nikos Padoflas +30 694 533 5538
By Plane
(Requires Flight AND Ferry / Private Boat Transfer)
Domestic Flights
Athens to Leros (LRS) + 1 Hr. Ferry
Athens to Kalymnos (JKL) + 2 Hr. Ferry
International Flights
Int’l Flights to Kos (KGS) + 3 Hr Ferry
Int’l Flights to Samos (SMI) + 3.5 Hr Ferry
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Ferry Transfers
Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries operate from Leros, Kos and Samos. Use any site like Ferry Hopper or Go Ferry to book your tickets.
Private Boat Transfers
Private speed boat transfers are the quickest way from nearby island airports to Patmos. If you are looking to share with a group, enter your details below and connect with other wedding guests travelling at the same time.
Approx €300 - €800
Rossi Rentals Christos +30 698 395 7690
Boat Me Up John +30 693 673 1773
For Families Travelling with Children
We are especially grateful to our dear friends and family who are making the journey while traveling with young children. We know that traveling as a family takes extra planning, effort, and patience, and we truly appreciate the love and dedication it takes to be here. We have been recommended the below agency who can provide qualified live-in nannies to support during your holiday.
Holiday Nannies In Greece
Effie Nikolopoulou + 30 6989 546 745
About Patmos
Patmos is a small island in the Dodecanese, long attracting pilgrims, travelers and artists, all drawn by its historic significance, rugged natural beauty and bohemian spirit. The entire old town, the famed Monastery of St John the Theologian and the Cave of the Apocalypse are, together, a UNESCO protected heritage site.
Accommodation
Patmos Aktis Suites & Spa, Grikos
Silver Beach Hotel, Grikos
The Petra Hotel, Grikos
We recommend to stay in Grikos or Chora, as there will be organized transportation from these two points. There many other hotel options in Skala Port, which is centrally located and serviced by the main taxi stand.
Getting Around
We will be providing transportation for wedding events on Thursday and Friday from two pickup points, below.
Thursday, July 10th:
Grikos (from Patmos Aktis) to Chora
Friday, July 11th:
Grikos (Patmos Aktis) to Benetos Sapsila
Chora (near the bus stop) to Benetos Sapsila
By Taxi
There is a taxi stand in Skala (the port of arrival) which is open after midnight so it accommodates late ferry arrivals. While on the island, you can call +30 22470 31225 to arrange a taxi pickup from any location.
By Car and Scooter
The best way to explore Patmos is by car. We recommend making a reservation in advance.
Rossi Rent A Car: info@rossirentacar.gr, Christos +30 698 395 7690
Camel Rentals: camelpatmos@gmail.com
Boat Rentals
Patmos is well located for day trips to beautiful islands and hidden beaches.
Places to visit: Tiganakia, Arki, Marathi, Makronisi, Aspronisia.
Patmos Boats by Rossi Rentals Christos +30 698 395 7690
Boat Me Up by John +30 693 673 1773
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Vaggelis - Modern Greek cuisine in plateia, the main square of Chora
Giagko’s Pantheon - Small traditional meze style taverna
Benetos Chora - All day cafe with great breakfast
To Tsipouradiko Mas - Casual fish taverna on the beach near the port
Ela - Natural wines and grilled food in a beautiful farm setting
Houston - A century-old cafeneio, now serving modern Greek cuisine
Nama - Upscale restaurant with inventive menu near the port
Atmos - Beach club cafe and restaurant with a modern menu at Kampos Beach
Flisvos - Three generations of family serving local dishes and live music on Saturdays
Ktima Petra - Traditional dishes from their local farm, great for lunch after the beach
To Kyma - Upscale fish restaurant in a private cove right on the water
Lambi - Traditional fish taverna on a wild beach
Pernera - Vegan all day cafe and market
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Organized Beaches With Sun Beds:
Kampos - Sandy beach with cafes and great restaurant called Atmos
Petra - Pebble beach with basic beach bar
Agrio Livadi - Lots of sun beds and water sport rentals, great for kids
Natural Beaches:
Psili Ammos Beach - Includes a 20 minute hike, but you will be rewarded with a long stretch of sand with trees and a simple charming taverna
Livadi Geranou - Dotted with trees and benefitting from a lovely view of an islet and single church
Vagia - Quiet beach on north-eastern side of the island, protected by the wind
By Boat:
After spending the day in the boat, visit these nearby islands for lunch:
Pantelis in Marathi
Milos in Leros
Dilaila in Lipsi
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The Monastery of St John the Theologian
Nikolaidis Mansion Museum
Arxontiko Simantiri Mansion Museum
Cave of the Apocalypse
Old Path Walk from Skala to Chora
Patoinos Winery
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Registry
Many of you are traveling across the globe to celebrate with us – and we know Patmos is not easy – so your presence truly means the world to us and is all we could ever ask for. For those who have asked about marking the occasion, we have chosen to create a Honeymoon Fund as an opportunity to contribute to memories that will last a lifetime as we embark on our first adventure as a married couple. Thank you for celebrating with us!