Frequently asked questions
Will our wedding be legally recognized in the UK?
Yes, weddings in Cyprus are completely legal and recognized internationally, the only exception is the Catholic wedding service which must be preceded by a civil wedding.
My fiancé is not a British citizen, will this be a problem?
Not at all, but bear in mind that the legal requirements and documentation varies for each nationality, please make sure that you inform uswell in advance so that we can advise you accordingly.We would also strongly recommend that you contact the Cyprus Embassy in the UK before you travel.
Where and when can I get married?
By Cyprus law your marriage must take place in the same resort as your hotel and both bride and groom must be resident on the island for at least 2-3 working days before the ceremony can take place.
Civil weddings take place in the town hall between 10:00 am and 2:00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Civil weddings can also be held in certain hotels in some resorts; these usually take place after 2:00pm and are subject to an extra charge.
How long will the wedding ceremony take?
This will depend on the type of ceremony you have, a church wedding will last 20-40 minutes and you can discuss the order of service, hymns and wedding music with the priest at the pre-wedding meeting. Civil ceremonies are conducted by the local mayor or marriage officer and are shorter, lasting around 10 minutes. All ceremonies are conducted in English.
Which name should the bride travel under?
It is best if the bride travels under her maiden name for the whole holiday as the name on her flight ticket has to match the name on her passport.
My fiancée would love a church wedding but I have not been baptized, can we still get married in the church?
At least one of you must be baptised for either an Anglican or Catholic church ceremony and you will be required to attend an interview with the priest prior to the wedding. The church reserves the right to decline to conduct a ceremony in which case a civil ceremony would be arranged instead.
How should I transport my wedding dress?
You should pack your wedding dress securely in a suitcase or dress bag, this will be transported in the luggage hold due to space restrictions in the cabin. Don’t worry about a few creases, due to the humidity these will usually drop out once the dress has been hung up for a couple ofdays. If not, don’t panic, most hotels offer a dry cleaning and ironing service-your wedding coordinator will be able to advise you.