FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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By April 21, 2019. If you have any questions not addressed here or need additional time, please reach out to john.p.costa@gmail.com.

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Will I need a Visa for Greece?

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That depends on your Passport you use to travel. U.S., Canadian, U.K., and countries under the Schengen agreement will not need a visa to enter Greece. Please check the Greece Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa requirement chart --- https://www.mfa.gr//en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/countries-requiring-or-not-requiring-visa.html In addition, the Trip Savy website has clear information and great links on "Greece Visa Requirements" page such as where to locate the nearest Greek Consular office. Here is the link -- https://www.tripsavvy.com/greece-visa-requirements-1524483 If you indeed need a visa, please customize the invitation letter we prepared, to be found in the following link. Send it to john.p.costa@gmail.com, so we may sign and pdf to you. It will assist with your visa application. Please start arrangements to request a visa, as soon as possible. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oH_K_Kc3rFg47E_n8xKSXCtCIDU2tlX2LyBxyLEIS0Y/edit?usp=sharing

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Which Airport in Greece should I fly to?

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Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) -- https://www.aia.gr/traveler/

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What is the best way to travel to the wedding destination from the airport

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You can travel to methana by car or boat. By car it's about 2.5 hours. It's 2 hours by ferry once you reach the port of Pireas, or via Poros 1 hour by flying dolphin, plus a 30 minutes taxi ride. Please take a look at our "Travel" section of the website for more details.

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Do you have any hotel recommendations?

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We have a block of rooms reserved for guest at Saronis Hotel in the town of Methana where we are also hosting all the events. The hotel is right across the Methana port. Please email us with the following information to forward to the hotel manager for the reservation- 1) check-in date and check-out date; 2) the number of rooms; 3) type of occupancy in the room. You will pay onsite. The rate is 35 euros for a double, 45 for a triple per night with breakfast.

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Is there a dress code?

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Please check the "Schedule" section of our website for the appropriate dress code for each event for the wedding.

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Please indicate when you RSVP. If you need to you can also email us directly.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Please inform us if you are driving to the location, so that we can make arrangements with the hotel.

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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?

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We are planning a day trip to Epidauros on Friday before the wedding and one on Sunday following the wedding touring the peninsula of Methana. Please notify us of your interest to participate by e-mail at john.p.costa@gmail.com and stay tuned for more details.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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No. The church for the wedding ceremony is a 10-minute walk from the Saronic Hotel and the reception will be at the Saronic Hotel. Please let us know if you need transportation to the church.

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How far is the Wedding destination from the airport

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The town of Methana is 2 hours and 30 minutes drive from Athens International Airport. If you are planning to take public transportation, there is one ferry a day from the Port of Piraeus that takes two hours. There are also three flying dolphins to Poros that take 1 hour, which a is 30 minute ride to the hotel in methana. A more accurate schedule will be available 3-weeks before the wedding. You can also check the schedule and rates here - https://www.ferries.gr/. The boats leave from Pireas port gate E8 which you can reach by car, taxi, bus, or metro from the airport or Athens.

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Are kids welcome?

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Children are welcome. Please let us know if you will need help finding childcare service for Saturday.

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Can I bring a date?

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Please let us know if you would like to bring a date.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Due to the location of the wedding and our current living arrangements in Egypt we decided monetary contributions are best. You can make find bank account info at the "Registry" section of our website: https://www.zola.com/wedding/jmwed/registry

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Please check out the "Schedule" section of our website for the current time: https://www.zola.com/wedding/jmwed/event