A garden wedding reception near Athens
Looking for a wedding venue in Athens that combines nature, elegance and easy access from the city and the airport? Marie's House, in Pallini, is a private reception garden that has hosted weddings since 2010, with its own bright, warm character.
The reception takes place on the estate's natural lawn, among palm trees, pines and our 250-year-old olive tree. At the centre are the illuminated fountain and the large dance floor under a sky of fairy lights. Warm colours and lighting across the estate set the mood of the evening, with the neoclassical villa welcoming you at the back and three hundred tall trees forming a natural wall around you.
The outdoor reception area comfortably seats up to 350 guests at round tables, while the 220 m² covered area is the plan B in bad weather, with a capacity that depends on the weather and the layout (round or banquet tables).
A Greek Orthodox chapel just 250 metres away
The stone-built, Byzantine-style chapel of St Seraphim of Sarov is on the same street as the estate, just 250 metres away, and is in effect our own chapel: most of our weddings start there. After the ceremony, your guests reach the reception in a 4-minute walk or less than a minute by car. If you prefer another church, the estate is only 20 minutes from central Athens, with easy access from the Attiki Odos motorway and Marathonos Avenue. For guests flying in from abroad, Athens International Airport is just 10 minutes away.
How a wedding at Marie's House unfolds
- Arrival: guests park in front of the entrance and the corridor of light arches leads them into the garden.
- Welcome: canapés, the welcome bar, the wishes table and a candy bar in the welcome lounge, at sunset.
- Dinner: round or banquet tables on the lawn, with a menu by M&M Catering and double-sided buffet stations.
- First dance: on the large dance floor, with light effects and cold-spark fountains by 20Hz.
- Party: until the very last song.
Civil weddings and symbolic ceremonies
Dreaming of a civil wedding in a garden? Our wooden gazebo is a private corner in the quiet garden of the estate, ideal for civil weddings or symbolic ceremonies. The ceremony and the reception take place in the same venue.
In-house decoration packages
A venue can be beautiful on its own, but decoration is what brings it to life and gives it the character of your day. That is why Marie's House offers in-house decoration packages designed specifically for the venue: lounge seating, lanterns and table decoration with long rustic, round or banquet tables, in earthy tones that match the estate. At a meeting at the estate we put together the package that suits you, from an elegant, simple version to a full setup in every corner, impressive yet affordable.
High-quality sound in three zones
The sound design by 20Hz divides the venue into three separate zones: surrounding, dining and dance area. Volume is balanced, guests can talk comfortably at the tables and the dance floor gets all the energy of the night, with clear sound everywhere. Food, drinks and service are by M&M Catering, with a tasting at their premises. You are free to choose your own photographer and florist.
Your wedding menu
Two buffet wedding menus with stations by M&M Catering: welcome cocktail, bread & cheese, salad stand, BBQ house, carving with suckling pig or tagliata, live pasta and a wedding cake in the design of your choice. See the wedding menus in detail.
Ask for your quote
Every wedding is unique, so we prepare a tailored quote for your date. Fill in the form or call +30 210 77 17 238. You can also see how we work.
