Weddings and Honeymoons

February 3, 2017

Cyprus is one of Europe’s leading destinations for weddings, blessings and honeymoons, and is famed for its wonderful climate, beautiful scenery and myriad of options for venues, ceremonies and celebrations. From sundrenched vows and sacred ceremonies to newlywed adventures, Aphrodite’s island is love personified.

There are so many reasons why Cyprus wins the heart of couples wishing to marry abroad, including:

-  Short flying time from all European countries.
-  Significantly lower costs compared to marrying in other countries.
-  Simple marriage formalities with worldwide legality.
-  Wedding certificate given at the ceremony on the same day.
-  Ease of last minute arrangements.
-  English widely spoken.
-  Stunning variety of different wedding venues including beaches, yachts, castles, museums, wineries and traditional villages.
-  A range of bespoke, themed and packaged weddings all available on the island. Traditional Cypriot village weddings that follow the local customs available for something different and unique.
-  Beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters.
-  Fantastic climate with warm, sunny days throughout the year.
-  Location provides a combination of wedding, blessing and/or renewal of vows with holidays and honeymoon.
-  Highly experienced and professional municipal wedding officers available to help you plan your event to suit both your vision and your budget.
-  Highly experienced and professional wedding planners available, with a specialisation in beautiful bespoke weddings.
-  A wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets from 5-star resorts to self-catering apartments.
-  Family and friends can combine wedding with a holiday.
-  Delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
-  Warm and welcoming culture.
-  Cyprus widely recognized as the ‘Island of Love’ identifying brides with the Goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite, who was born on the island.
-  Diverse activities including: water sports, golf, sailing, horse riding, walking, cycling and even skiing and snowboarding in winter.

Municipality and Religious Wedding Venues

All towns and cities in Cyprus have their own Municipal Offices where you can acquire your Marriage License and, if you are planning a civil ceremony, get married. If you prefer a religious ceremony, you must first apply for your Marriage License at the Municipal Offices, and then make arrangements for the ceremony to take place at the religious venue of your choice.

Everything at Your Fingertips

You can find a complete range of the services you need for your wedding and/or honeymoon across the island, and there are teams of professionals in all sectors who are ready to help your wedding dream become a beautiful reality.

From start to finish, you will find everything to make your day complete, including:

-  Wedding Coordinators
-  Wedding certificates
-  Invitation design and printing
-  Florists (bouquets & arrangements)
-  Music (live, DJs, traditional, etc.)
-  Marquees
-  Wedding dress / bridesmaids’ dresses
-  Groom’s suit
-  Wedding rings
-  Bonboniere (guests gifts)
-  Wedding cake
-  Photography & video
-  Reception venues
-  Limousines / antique cars / carriages
-  Guest transportation / car hire / accommodation
-  Make-up and hair stylists
-  Fireworks, balloons and special effects
-  Stag & hen nights
-  Honeymoon arrangements
-  Catamaran trips / receptions / parties
-  Cruises

Wedding Exhibitions

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) participates in Wedding Exhibitions in various locations throughout the year, where you can find out more about marrying on the island and how your perfect wedding day can unfold under the sun.

Source : Cyprus in your Heart