Cyprus has always been a place where love stories come to life. Some couples grew up here, surrounded by village traditions and family who have been waiting for this day since they were born. Others fell in love with the island on holiday and dream of saying "I do" under the Mediterranean sun. Whichever you are, there is a ceremony here waiting for you.

For Cypriot couples

For most Cypriots, the church wedding is the heart of the day. The Orthodox ceremony is rich in symbolism: the exchange of the stefana, the crowns joined by a ribbon, the shared cup and the first steps as a married couple around the altar, guided by your koumbaroi.

But the celebration begins long before the church, with the allamata. At home, surrounded by family and friends, the bride and groom are dressed for their wedding to the sound of violins and traditional songs. The groom is shaved by his best man, the bride has a red sash tied around her waist by her loved ones, and the family circles a censer of burning olive leaves over their heads for protection and blessing. These are the moments guests remember and the moments that make a Cypriot wedding unmistakably Cypriot.

Of course, not every Cypriot couple chooses a church. A civil wedding at the municipality, followed by a celebration exactly as you imagine it, is just as beautiful and just as meaningful.

For couples from abroad

Cyprus is one of the most welcoming places in Europe to get married. Civil ceremonies are held at municipalities across the island, and many offer charming settings, from historic buildings to seafront venues. The paperwork is simpler than many couples expect, and with the right preparation, you can arrive, marry and celebrate without stress.

If you would like a religious ceremony, there are churches of different denominations on the island. And if you dream of something more personal, a symbolic ceremony on a beach, in a vineyard or in a village square can be designed entirely around your story.

The best of both worlds

Some of the most memorable weddings mix the two: a couple from abroad who borrow a Cypriot tradition, or a Cypriot couple who add a touch of their own. There are no rules, only your dream.

Whether you were born here or simply fell in love here, Cyprus will celebrate you like family.

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