FAQ's

Is our wedding legal in the UK?
Please be assured that your wedding is fully recognised by UK law, and all ceremonies are conducted in English.

What documents do we need to get married?
Please go the ‘Legal Issues’ page of this website to see a full list of required documents.

Do we have to get married in a church?
You can have an Anglican or Catholic Church wedding, either at St Georges Chapel or St Paul's Pillar. It is also possible to have a religious ceremony at some hotel locations, please ask us for details.. If you would like a civil ceremony, there are a number of different locations which you can choose to get married, including hotels, private chartered yachts, private villas etc. We will take you to meet the vicar or priest before the wedding.

Is the ceremony in English?
What ever type of wedding you choose, the ceremony will always be conducted in English.

Can we choose the date and time of our wedding?
Civil and church ceremonies are conducted on every week day except public holidays. It is possible to arrange an early evening ceremony but there is usually an additional charge for this. Anglican Church services are held at Ayia Kyriaki on Monday to Wednesday, and at St Georges Chapel on Thursday and Friday. Catholic services are held on Monday and Tuesday at St Georges Chapel and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Ayia Kyriaki (St Pauls Pillar). Please note that you will always receive confirmation of the date and time of your wedding when we confirm the booking in writing to you.

We advise you to book as early as possible as dates are booked very quickly particularly for the church ceremonies.

Do you have to have witnesses at a wedding?
As in the UK, two witnesses must sign your marriage certificate. If you are not having guests at your wedding we can arrange witnesses for you.

Can we make our own vows?
The vows are the traditional ones, but it may be possible to discuss this with the minister beforehand, if you have sufficient time to meet before the wedding.

What happens if one of us has been previously divorced ?
You will be required to supply the original Decree Absolute document. This document will be kept by the registrar once your new civil marriage ceremony has been completed.

Can we select the music for our wedding?
This may depend upon the venue. The Church at St Paul's Pillar has an organ and a choice of music and music can be played on CD in St George's Chapel. For most civil ceremonies it is possible for your choice of music to be played on CD.

Do I have to wear a traditional wedding dress for my wedding?
It is entirely your choice what you wear to your wedding, although if you are getting married in church then you must wear suitable attire. Just remember that you will have many photographs to remind you of your wedding, so wear something that looks good. Please remember that it can be very hot in Cyprus during the summer months, so try to choose an outfit that will suit the weather otherwise you will not enjoy your day if you are too hot!

What will the weather be like?
Cyprus has a typical Mediterranean climate with long hot summers and short mild winters. Most rainfall occurs from December to February, with about 320 days of sunshine. Temperatures are high during the summer months, up to 38c in July and August, and nights during the summer are also hot. During the winter months temperatures range between 14-20c during the daytime, with about 5-6 hours of sunshine on average per day. Winter nights can be cool, the temperature can drop to 6-10c.

What about the wedding reception?
There is a huge choice of reception venues, from a simple beachside tavernas right through to a formal hotel reception in a 5 star hotel, and many variations in between. One of the beauties of getting married in Cyprus is the huge range of venues, most Tavernas and restaurants have the ability to hold a wedding reception as many people choose to get married in Cyprus.

How do we pay for everything?
If you are selecting one of our standard packages, then once you have decided to go ahead, we request a deposit of 40% of the total cost. If however the wedding is some time ahead, then we will often accept a lower initial deposit. The outstanding balance should be paid at least 2 weeks before your wedding date. Our prices are in Cyprus Pounds and Euros, and you can pay by bank transfer or cheque. If you pay by cheque, please allow up to 4 weeks for the cheque to clear. Please note that Cyprus is adopting the Euro from January 2008.

I am nervous about arranging a wedding in another country, how can I be sure everything will be ok?
We understand how stressful arranging a wedding can be, but we are here to do all the running around and the organisation for you. Although we will routinely contact you by email for most things, please be assured that you can call us at any time during office hours to discuss any aspect of your wedding, even down to the colour of the table decorations at your reception. We specialise in bespoke weddings, and will do our best to meet all your specific requirements. We are always happy to send you pictures of wedding venues so that you can see what they look like before you make a decision.

Can we have a proper wedding cake?
We have a selection of fabulous bakers in Cyprus, and you can have a traditional iced wedding cake, with or without tiers if you wish. We can supply traditional fruit cake, or a lighter sponge or madeira in chocolate or lemon flavour, or even individual cakes for each guest.. If you have a specific cake design then we can replicate this for you, although generally we are not able to have chocolate cakes during the summer as the heat will melt the icing!

I am worried about bringing my wedding dress on a plane.
This is understandable as unfortunately luggage does sometimes go astray. Our advice is to discuss this with your airline before you fly. Some carriers will allow you to take your wedding dress as hand luggage as long as the box is not too big. Most carriers will allow you to carry your dress directly through security to the gate, and if there is no room in the cabin, they will load it directly into the hold of the plane. This way you can be sure it is actually on the correct plane with you. Always discuss this with the carrier before you fly, and confirm the arrangements again when you check in. If your luggage does go missing, do not panic, as you are arriving several days before your wedding, there is still time for it to be located and sent to you. If the worst happens and it is not found, then we can arrange for you to hire a dress locally.

I want to have a tan for my wedding – any tips?
Please be very careful in the sun particularly if you are marrying in the summer months. The sun is very strong in Cyprus as we are quite far south, and English skin can burn very quickly. You do not want to have a red and peeling nose for your wedding! If you do sunbathe, try to make sure that you will not have visible strap marks when wearing your wedding dress. If you burn easily then you may be better off having a professional spray tan before the ceremony.

Can I have my stag or hen night in Paphos?
There are many places you can have an enjoyable hen or stag night, but please don’t have it the night before the wedding as you want to enjoy your wedding day. Remember drink measures are larger than in the UK! We will be pleased to assist with arrangements for hen or stag nights.

How do I arrange accommodation for my guests?
We have a number of villas and apartments for rent through our sister company wwww.rentcyprusvilla.com. Alternatively if your guests want to stay in a hotel, we can assist with this too. In some cases, the hotels allow us to offer special tour operator rates to our wedding couples if the wedding is being held in the hotel.

Will I need to hire a car?
It really depends upon where you are staying – if you a staying in a villa away from the town you may want to hire a car so that you can see more of the area. If you would like a car, we can arrange this for you, and for your wedding guests. Remember to bring your driving licence with you, and that you must be over 25 to hire a car. Your wedding co-ordinator will take you to the Town Hall to apply for your wedding licence so you won't need to worry about arranging a car for that.

Can I choose the food at my reception?
You can choose exactly what type of meal you have at your reception. This could be anything from a traditional Cypriot fish or meat Meze, a formal three course meal, Italian, Chinese, Indian, French, Internationalor even a barbeque, what ever you prefer. Please let us know if any guests have special dietry needs.

What about table decorations ?

We normally supply table decorations for your wedding reception, you can of course choose the colour scheme. Unless you specify otherwise we normally supply table plans, printed place names, personalised menus, table confetti, wedding favours, table flowers, disposable cameras, poppers, and bubbles for your reception meal.

Can we have entertainment at the wedding reception?
This will depend on the venue, but generally we can arrange for either a DJ or live musician for your wedding. In most cases it will be necessary to book a private room for this, particularly if the wedding reception is held in a hotel. We can also provide illusionists who can entertain each table during the meal, and even a childrens entertainer to keep the children happy.

How many guests can I have at my wedding?
You can have as many as you want, but remember that if you are getting married at St Georges Chapel, the church is small and can only hold about 40 people comfortably.

What about my hair and makeup?
We can arrange for you to have your hair, makeup plus manicure and pedicure done, this includes a trial hair do and makeup before the wedding.We use fully trained UK hairdressers who have their own salons in Cyprus and our makeup artist is very experienced, and previously worked for Hair & Beauty magazine. If would also like the bridesmaids and mums hair and makeup done this can also be arranged.

Can I have traditional flowers at my wedding?
There are beautiful flowers available in Cyprus, including traditional blooms such as carnations, roses and lilies. We can also arrange for a specific design of bouquet, posy or corsage to match your attire. Our florist takes great care to ensure that the flowers are fabulous. She will generally contact you before the wedding to discuss your requirements, and will also ask for a picture of your wedding dress to that she can be sure that your bouquet matches the style and length of your dress. In many cases we will take you to meet her before the wedding, so that we can be sure that you are happy with the final arrangements. Take a look at the Extra Touches page for pictures of flower arrangements.

Can I have bridesmaids and page boys at my wedding?
You may have both as for a UK wedding.

How will I get to the church?
The standard method of transporting the bride to the ceremony is by white decorated Mercedes, however, you can also choose a white Rolls Royce, vintage Daimler, open top vintage Aston Martin or even a horse drawn carriage if you wish. Please look at the Extra Touches page for example pictures.

Will we meet the photographer?

We will arrange for you to meet the photographer before the wedding to discuss the procedure for your wedding day. He will normally take a series of pictures before the ceremony, at the church/town hall/hotel and also at the reception after your wedding. Due to popular demand we no longer supply wedding albums with either 25 or 40 printed pictures as standard unless you specifically ask for them. We now offer a storybook DVD of the day set to music of your choice. This is a series of up to 60 still pictures set up as a slide show on a standard which can be played on any normal DVD player. You can order additional copies of the DVD for family and friends. If you wish, the photographer will provide a digital copy on CD of all the photographs he has taken at your wedding, normally this will be around 200 pictures. You can then do whatever you like with these pictures when you return home. There will be a small additional charge for the CD. If you would also like a video of your wedding day then we can also arrange this for you. If you decide that you would rather have the traditional wedding album and printed photographs then of course we can arrange this for you.

How do we know we can trust you?
We are a properly registered Cypriot limited company, and we are also VAT registered which is a legal requirement here. We operate from proper office premises in Paphos, and we pay Social Insurance (Cypriot National Insurance equivalent) contributions for our staff. We are always happy to provide testimonials from couples who have previously used our services.