Insights · A guide for your wedding
You'll spend most of your wedding day at the venue. It's also where the most relaxed photos happen: the evening light, your first dance, your friends on the dance floor.
Below are wedding estates and reception venues in Patras, Aigio and west of Patras where we've photographed weddings, plus what to look for in a venue from a photographer's point of view.
Contents (5)
What to look for in a venue, as photographers
- Where the sun sets. A venue facing west gives the most beautiful light for your couple photos. See also our table of sunset times in Patras for your date.
- A chapel on the estate. Some estates have their own chapel. Having the ceremony and reception in one place means less driving and more time for photos.
- Distance from the church. If the ceremony is at a church elsewhere, allow for the drive. Every minute in the car is a minute less in the light.
- Lighting in the evening. String lights, lanterns and lit trees make a big difference to evening photos.
- A backup for the weather. Ask whether there is an indoor space or a marquee in case of rain or strong wind.
Patras
Ktima Panagiotopoulou
In Lampiri, on the old Patras–Athens national road, in a secluded cove right on the sea. It has its own sandy beach, a headland reaching into the sea, a stone hall and a large outdoor area full of greenery. The sea and the beach make for photos you rarely get at a wedding venue. Lying between Patras and Aigio, it works for weddings in either town. This is where Angelos and Katerina held their reception: see the story of their wedding.
Ktima Idilofon
In Platani, Rio, on a hill among olive groves. It has two levels, a pool and a view of the Rio–Antirrio bridge. In the evening, the string lights above the pool make one of the loveliest night-time scenes in the area.
Achaia Clauss
The historic winery founded by the Bavarian Gustav Clauss in the 19th century, above Patras. Castle-style stone buildings, old courtyards, gardens and vineyards, with views over the Gulf of Patras. A place with real history, for couples who want something different from the usual estate. See more photos on the page for Achaia Clauss.
Agouridis Estate
In Thea, about 11 kilometres from the centre of Patras, on a hill. Large old trees, lawns and a view of the Gulf of Patras, with beautiful sunsets.
Omega Yacht Club
Between Patras and Rio, right on the water. It's open on all sides, with greenery all around. The sea is in every frame.
W Rio
In Rio, a venue for couples who want their reception to become a party.
Aigio
Ktima Panagiotopoulou
For weddings in Aigio, Ktima Panagiotopoulou in Lampiri is easy to reach, and it sits right on the sea with its own beach. See its description above, in the Patras section.
Liopetro
In Foniskaria, Aigialeia, with a view of Aigio and the Corinthian Gulf. It has a large outdoor area with lawns, olive trees, stone paths and lanterns, an indoor hall with a fireplace and a large terrace. The stone chapel of Agia Lydia is on the estate, so the ceremony and the reception can both happen in one place.
Ktima Karoumpalou
In Digeliotika, a few kilometres outside Aigio. A lush green garden with large trees and a small chapel on the estate, where the ceremony can also take place. In the evening, the string lights among the trees add real warmth to the photos.
West of Patras, on the road to Pyrgos
Marianna Palace
In Bontaiika, at the 33rd kilometre of the Patras–Pyrgos road. A reception hall with a large courtyard.
Epavlis
Near Marianna Palace, on the same road towards Pyrgos.
Minore
In Kapeleto, at the 47th kilometre of the Patras–Pyrgos road. A decorated hall, a large fountain at the entrance, palm trees and large old trees.
The details for each venue come from the venues' official channels and from our own experience. For capacity, availability and prices, contact the venue directly.
Frequently asked questions about wedding venues in Achaia
Are there venues with a chapel near Patras?
Yes. In the Aigio area, Liopetro and Ktima Karoumpalou have a chapel on the estate, so you can have the ceremony and the reception in one place.
Which venues have a sea view?
Ktima Panagiotopoulou and Omega Yacht Club are right on the sea. Idilofon looks out to the Rio–Antirrio bridge, Liopetro to the Corinthian Gulf and Agouridis Estate to the Gulf of Patras.
What should we look for when choosing a venue for the photos?
The time and direction of the sunset, the distance from the church, the evening lighting and whether there is a backup space for the weather.
Chosen your venue?
Tell us your date, your church and your venue. We'll suggest when and where to take your photos, so you make the most of the place.
Still looking for a church? See our guide to wedding churches in Patras.
Photographs: Dimitris Stergiou and the studio team