Cyprus Weddings
I have to say that from the very first moment we met, I had complete trust in them. They are professional and take things very seriously. They have more connections in Cyprus than anyone else (Harry is Cypriot) which means that they can and will make anything happen. They are respected all over the Island from Paphos to Protaras with hoteliers bending over backwards to assist them. This often means that hotels that generally perform more than one wedding a day will guarantee that our wedding will be the only one. This is extremely important for the Bride and Groom as the last thing they want is to see another wedding taking place on their special day. The wedding coordinators, Louise and Sally, are absolutely fabulous at what they do. They are so experienced that they know where every member of the wedding party needs to be at any time of the day. They take care of everything from flowers, to photographer; cake, to canapés. They can arrange virtually anything, which means that when someone wants Calla Lilies in Cadbury Purple they will get it. They can suggest wedding venues and also places to eat afterwards, whether it’s a restaurant in the hotel or a Taverna down the road. They will assist in getting all the legalities done and help with any transport issues to coordinate getting all the guests (often staying in different hotels) to the wedding on time. I know after meeting them that any clients of mine that choose to marry in Cyprus will have a perfect day. The stresses and strains will be taken away by the organisation of Louise and Sally and the pleasures of the day will shine through.
The type and standards of the hotels I visited varied from the three star Kefalos Village where you can have a budget wedding, ideal for families, in a beautiful beachfront setting, to the five star luxury of Columbia Resort in Pissouri. This is a very high end hotel but comfortable and friendly. The rooms are fantastic and the hotel was built using reclaimed materials to help it blend with its surroundings. The wedding venue here is in the gardens but quite close to the beach. It is very calm, relaxing and beautiful.
If total privacy is the order of the day then the Royal wedding at the Athena Beach Hotel in Paphos is a must. Here you get upgraded to a first floor suite on the day of the wedding and this is where the ceremony takes place - on your own terrace. Being elevated means total privacy and unobstructed views of the sea in the background. Cocktails are served after the wedding on one of the adjacent terraces and the wedding breakfast takes place on another.
If you want beautiful lush gardens to wander through on your wedding day, then Nissi Beach Hotel is ideal. Once you have walked up the aisle, the crystal blue waters of Nissi Bay frame the background.
Even all inclusive hotels are in on the act. The five star St Raphael in Limassol is family run and very friendly. Again you could marry by the beach or in their chapel, but to round off the day, the hotel has a fantastic restaurant set beside the Marina. Also in Limassol is the Elias Beach Hotel where you can marry on their own pier for uninterrupted views out to sea.
Further around the coast I came to Protaras and Fig Tree bay. Here I stayed at The Capo Bay Hotel. The manager of this hotel is very passionate about what he does and very proud of what he has achieved, and rightly so. The wedding set up here is super. A raised decked area, overlooking Fig Tree Bay for the ceremony, followed by a meal situated in an area surrounded by Koi Carp. The food and the hospitality at this hotel are excellent.
I also visited Ayia Napa, Larnaca and Aphrodite Hills. If you are thinking of marrying abroad please contact me as I have a huge library of information.