Cival and Church weddings in Cyprus
The birthplace of Aphrodite, the beautiful goddess of love, Cyprus is a truly idyllic wedding destination. During warm summer months, pledge your eternal love for one another within the ambient sanctums of one of Paphos’ most beautiful churches; St George or St Paul’s Anglican churches or at a Cypriot village wedding in one of the island’s most charming town halls.
Your Wedding in Cyprus – from £899* for a church wedding, from £449* for a civil wedding – will include the following:-
Church Wedding ceremony conducted by the Minister or Civil Wedding ceremony conducted by the local official
The services of the Sovereign wedding planner
Marriage certificate
Registrar fees
A bottle of champagne
A bouquet for the bride
A buttonhole for the groom
A wedding cake
Use of a luxury 4 seater Mercedes for transport to the wedding ceremony
*In addition, the following is payable locally:-
£CYP165 legal fees
Church Weddings are held at St Pauls or St Georges, both located in Paphos. Weddings are held at St Pauls on Mondays and Tuesdays, or at St Georges on Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays. The church ceremonies take place between 1pm and 5pm.
Catholic ceremonies may also be performed at the above churches. (These will take place on alternate days to the Anglican Ceremonies). For all Catholic Weddings it is also necessary to have a civil ceremony the day before. This will be at a town hall in Paphos area.
Civil Weddings can take place take place Monday-Friday 9am to 2pm and late afternoon weddings take place on Thursday (except in July and August) at the following locations:-
Civil Weddings can take place at Paphos Townhall, situated in the old town, Geroskipou Townhall, situated in the village of Geroskipou on the outskirts of Paphos, Peyia Townhall situated in the village of Peyia or Agios Athanasios Townhall in Limassol.
Finishing Touches – These are paid and booked locally and the prices are subject to change in resort.
36 Photographs with negatives from £CY350
20-30 minute video of the ceremony from £CY230
Manicure from £CY20
Pedicure from £CY25
Hairdresser (including one trial) from £CY50
Make up (including one trial) from £CY35
Classical singer at ceremony from £CYP200
For all other Finishing Touches prices are on request.
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Where to Stay
Sovereign recommend that the Wedding couple and guests stay at one of the following hotels during their stay for weddings in Paphos:-
Hotel Elysium, Paphos, a deluxe hotel in a sea front location next to the historic Tombs of the Kings. Honeymooners receive sparkling wine and a free room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival).
Hotel Paphos Amathus Beach, Paphos, a modern, luxurious five star property providing genuine hospitality. Honeymooners receive a free room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival).
The Annabelle Hotel, Paphos, a splendid hotel looking out over stunning tropical gardens on the curve of the Paphos coastline.
Hotel Almyra, Paphos, a modern, contemporary style, set on the beachfront within walking distance of the town.
Thalassa Boutique Hotel & Spa, Coral Bay, an intimate hotel with stunning views and great attention to detail.
Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Coral Bay, occupies an idyllic location amongst an abundance of lush gardens and a secluded sandy beach. Honeymooners receive flowers in room on arrival, room service breakfast on the first morning and a room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival).
Sovereign recommend that the Wedding couple and guests stay at one of the following hotels during their stay for weddings in Limassol:-
Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort, Limassol, is an exceptional luxury hotel, providing the ultimate in comfort, relaxation and pampering for everyone. Honeymooners receive complimentary sparkling wine, flowers and room upgrade (subject to availability on arrival).
Hotel Four Seasons, Limassol, is a majestic resort hotel, designed to provide the ultimate in comfort and first-class personal service. Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast in bed and a candlelit dinner for two once during their stay.
Hotel Amathus Beach, Limassol, is a modern, spacious and elegant hotel with direct access to a secluded, sandy beach. Honeymooners receive a bottle of champagne and fruit on arrival, and a champagne breakfast on their first morning.
Arrival Day
On arrival at the airport the wedding couple will be presented with a wedding welcome pack containing the following information:-
A Welcome Letter introducing their Wedding Coordinator and confirming the venue, day and date of their wedding.
A declaration letter, which has details of the time, place and date of the appointment which has been made to make their declarations and get their marriage license. It also lists all documents and money they need to take with them to the Town hall and details the date and time of the couple’s church interview.
Finishing Touches price list. This details prices of the special touches for their big day, including flowers, transport, photographs, video, cake, hair, nails and make up.
Welcome Meeting / Wedding Day
On the day following their arrival, the couple will be invited to a welcome meeting to meet the wedding coordinator. The wedding coordinator will explain her role and go through the original paperwork with the clients to ensure it is all present. It will also be necessary to complete a Declaration Application form.
At the same meeting the wedding coordinator will discuss the couple’s requirements for the wedding day in detail. At this stage the couple may book any optional extras they require, receive advice on what is available for the wedding reception and discuss the options available. This could be anything from a modern or traditional restaurant to a yacht or catamaran reception.
On the following day the Wedding Coordinator will meet the couple at the Townhall to complete the paperwork and make the payment to the clerk for the marriage license. For those marrying in a Civil Wedding, this will give the couple a chance to view the venue.
For those marrying in a Church, the couple will also need to attend a church interview with the vicar/priest and church co-ordinator.
On the Wedding Day the Wedding Coordinator will arrive at the couple’s hotel approximately one hour before the ceremony with the fresh flowers. The coordinator will ensure that all of the guests have transport at the correct times and will bring the bride down to meet the transport. The photographer will be at the venue to take photographs as people arrive.
