Please RSVP (via this website) by a January 9th
Ios Club, Ios, Greece www.iosclub.gr Χώρα, Chora 840 01
YES, there is one travel requirement that needs to be done prior. 1) Have a valid passport! Your U.S. passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. EXTRA NOTES: - ETIAS is not required until late 2026... whatever that means. - UK ETA is required if you are flying through the UK in anyway, even if just for a layover.
There are only 3-4 taxis available on the island, so when picking a hotel, airbnb, etc be cognizant of proximity to the town and beaches (places you want to be). We do have a connection with a 24/7 taxi service whilst on the island, just message them via Whatsapp at +30 6977760570 *The Dionysos Seaside Resort has an additional fee option for transport from the ferry terminal when booking a room which we highly recommend. The Dionysos hotel is also located next to an ATV, Car and Scooter rental which is highly recommended way to travel the island. If wanting to rent an ATV or Car you just need to be over 23 and have an National Drivers license (Enhanced Drivers License) -- which most of us should, considering it is the new requirement for the US. However, an international drivers license is required to rent a scooter on the island, if interested you can apply for one here: https://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html, it may take sometime as it has to come in the mail..
Due to the intimate nature of this wedding, we prefer only those included directly on the invite be included on our special day; unless otherwise directly communicated with from Wyatt or Danielle.
We’ve arranged transportation for all our guests to and from the wedding venue, with pick-up and drop-off happening at the fabulous Dionysos Seaside Resort. All you need to do is hop on, relax, and enjoy the ride!
67 miles in area with the population of 2200
Expect sunny mid-70's for our wedding weekend
There are two options when it comes to reaching Ios from Athens. The first option is to embark on a ferry from one of the three ports of Athens - Piraeus, Rafina, or Lavrion. Travel time depends on the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed) and port of departure. The second way to get to the island is to fly to one of the Cycladic islands that have an airport (Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, or Paros) and then take a ferry to Ios from there. Ferries are frequent from both Athens and the aforementioned islands during the high season.
Best site for viewing and booking schedule for the Ferry: https://ferries.greeka.com/. You will want to book any high-speed ferries prior to trip.
Hotels near Wedding Venue (5 min walk from Ios Club): Ios Resort (2 star); Lofos Village hotel; White Loft; Heliopetra (5 min drive); Rita’s place (budget hotel - 3 min drive) Hotels at Mylopotas beach (10 min drive from Ios club): Katerina Hotel; Far Out hotel and Spa;Ios Palace; Gorgona; Psili ammos; Levantes Hotels at the port (10 min drive from Ios club): Yialos Beach hotel; Relux; Sea breeze hotel; Petra; Kritikakis village Villas & Suites (10 min drive from Ios Club): On the rocks; Hide out; Ios Bliss; Ios Grand Suites; Sky villa; Theros villa; Youtopia; Gianemma; Wabi Suites
Men: Cargo shorts or pants and buttons downs or collards shirts Women: Elevated summer dresses or sets For shoes I would suggest ones you can easily remove to walk on the beach.
We encourage you to look your very best. Black tie is not required by any means, but let's get dressed up! If wanting some inspiration, please review our gallery page. Mens Attire : Formal wear for gentlemen may include a jacket and a tie or traditional suit, a tuxedo is not required. Feel free to also think Island style with some color and linen material for breathability (please no white or beige linen) Women's Attire : Floor length, midi length dresses, or formal pant suits if more comfortable. Think vibrant colors and patterns but also island chic and semi-formal Sunglasses are a must for everyone!
We are planning a child free wedding day, so although we love your little ones (or will love your little ones) we would prefer you make other arrangements for the day of the wedding. We understand completely that this may affect you attending with the travel requirement.
Yes, your little ones are welcome at our welcome party but note the welcome party will be late.
No, you are traveling halfway across the world, please do not feel obligated to give a gift, attending if gift enough! If that is not enough for you, we do have a registry available for you to choose from. Please do not bring or give us any physical gifts while in Greece as we will not be shipping or transporting it back to the states.
Reach out to me (Danielle) directly. Planning a wedding let alone an international in a country I have never been to is new to me, so I probably haven't thought of everything. I am happy to chat about any concerns or questions you have.
Greece uses type C and F power outlets, which are the same as virtually everywhere else in Europe and Russia. In fact, the only exceptions are the U.K., Ireland, Cyprus, and Malta. For the traveler, this means you can use the same adapter you’ve been using elsewhere in Europe. The C and F type adapters are interchangeable with each other and are also compatible with type E. If the input in your adapter/plug is two round poles, then it’s going to work just fine in Greece.
We recommend this Universal Adapter that will reliably charge your personal electronics in Greece, in addition to over 100 countries around the world. It will serve you in global travel and ensure you don’t have to buy tons of different adapters. As a bonus, your devices will be protected by a built-in fuse in the unlikely event you encounter a power surge. And it comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee, so it’s the last universal adapter you’ll need to buy!
Did some research and you will need a dual voltage hair tools (most of which are not US Standard). If you search Amazon for dual voltage hair tools you can find some great options and luckily, they will work in both US and EU without needing a converter or burning out your hot tools.
Using WhatsApp should work better than texting