Cyprus Weddings come to Limassol.
Limassol caters for Cyprus weddings in style. Whether it's a small intimate affair or a large celebration Limassol has the venue to suit. It may seem that Limassol has been forgotten as the wedding march rings out across the island with most brides opting to have their weddings in Paphos. However Limassol, with its excellent choice of venues, superb luxury hotels and plethora of florist, cake and transport providers is actually the ideal location for a Cyprus wedding.
I'm slightly biased as it is where I got married 12 years ago but trust me you won't be disappointed! Let’s start with the various wedding ceremony venues Limassol has to offer.....
Agios Athanasios- The Cultural Centre at Agios Athanasios (approximately 100 years old) has always been at the heart of this traditional Cypriot community as it was originally the village school. It’s been sympathetically renovated to create an ideal setting for Cyprus weddings and it's only a short drive from the centre of Limassol, so is ideal for those planning a reception at one of the beach front resorts, restaurants or tavernas.
The civil service can be arranged directly with the Department of Civil Marriages of Ayios Athanasios Municipality: 42 Stavreatou tou Machera Str 4104 Ayios Athanasios T:+357 25724135 F:+357 25725010 email: demos.ayios.athanasios@cytanet.com.cy www.ayiosathanasios.org.cy Working days and hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 2:30pm and Thursday afternoon from 3:00pm to 6:00pm (except for July and August) The service is included in the cost of the wedding license. Please see
the Legal Bit
for everything to do with getting your license and fees.
The ceremony takes place in a traditionally decorated room with doors opening to the well planned gardens where there are some lovely photo opportunities. This is where I had my civil ceremony 11 years ago and close family friends were married there in October last year. (We’ll be adding our Real Cyprus wedding stories soon.)
You can arrange to have your Cyprus wedding at this venue by contacting the
Yermasoyia Municipality email: yermasoyia.municipality@cytanet.com.cy Tel: 25879898 Fax: 25873434
Religious ceremonies for Cyprus weddings are also possible in Limassol. I have included two Limassol Churches where you can organize a traditional wedding service with organist.
St Barnabas Anglican Church - is well situated in the center of Limassol and as the name suggests is available for Anglican ceremonies. This traditional church also offers the services of an organist for your ceremony if pre-booked and at an additional cost. I had my wedding blessing here after the civil ceremony in Germasoyia.
The ceremony can be booked directly with The Reverend Rod J Price CF RAChD (Ret'd) Telephone:+357 25 36262713 mobile:+357 99965663
Fax:+357 25362713
Email:stbac@spidernet.com.cy
Website:www.stbarnabas-cyprus.com
Ceremony Fees The Fee for a Cyprus wedding ceremony, held at St Barnabas' Church or at an Hotel Chapel where the St Barnabas' Chaplain officiates is : Fee (to include organist at St Barnabas' Church) €600 Fee (excluding organist at a Hotel Chapel) €600 The Church requires a deposit to secure a booking in the form of a Euro Cheque for €300
or a Bankers Draft €310 (to cover bank charges).
Made payable to St. Barnabas' Anglican Church Limassol, Cyprus.
And posted to - St Barnabas' Anglican Church , PO Box 51494, 3506 Limassol Cyprus.
The deposit is a non-refundable sum of 300 Euros and is to be sent at the time of booking the date and time for the wedding.
Note: a soloist who will sing during the signing of the Register can be arranged at an additional fee.
You can contact the Church administrative department to arrange your wedding date St. Catherine Chatholic Church Limassol Parish Priests: Fr. Martin Zavaleta OFM, Parish Priest Fr. Victor Pena, Assistant OFM Parish Priest Fr. Andrew Ahrin, OFM, Parish Priest Location Address: 2,Jerusalem Street Limassol
Postal Address P. O. Box 57331 3315 Limassol Cyprus Tel:+35725362946 Fax:+35725346290 Email:st_catherine@cytanet.com.cy Ceremony fees: A donation in the region of €500 is expected *A point to note* in Cyprus your Catholic wedding ceremony must be proceeded by a Cypriot Municipality civil service and the wedding license applied for in the usual manner, See
the legal Bit
for more information.
Many of you may dream of something a little more relaxed full of Mediterranean charm. There are several gorgeous resort hotels in Limassol that offer superb facilities for a Cyprus wedding. The ones I have included below have their own chapels within hotel grounds.
Four Seasons Limassol - weddings take place in the wonderful St George's Chapel or in the hotels wedding pergola. The chapel is based on traditional Greek Orthodox design providing a wonderful Mediterranean feel but offers a unique setting for Catholic, Anglican and civil Cyprus wedding ceremonies and blessings. The chapel itself can accommodate up to ten seated guests with additional seating on the lawns in front for your extended wedding party. Wedding receptions can be arranged on the lawns in front of the chapel after the ceremony and of course wedding dinners can follow in one of their many private function areas. The hotel provides comprehensive information about weddings at the Four Seasons on their website and accompanying pdf files.
Four Seasons Hotel P.O. Box 57222 Ag. Tychonas Limassol 3313 CYPRUS Tel: +357 25858000 Fax: +357 25310887 inquiries@fourseasons.com.cy
St Rapheal Hotel Amathus Avenue P.O. Box 51064 3594 Limassol Cyprus Tel:+357 25636100 Fax.+357 25636394 E-Mail:reservations@raphael.com.cy
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Yermasoyia Cultural Center (also spelt Germasogia) - situated in the center of this pretty Cypriot village; only moments from the center of Limassol, this venue has heaps of Mediterranean charm. Beautifully converted from a traditional village house the building and gardens now play host to glorious Cyprus weddings all year round.
The service is included in the cost of the wedding license. Pre book your appointment with the municipality wedding officer to finalize all your license paperwork when you contact them to book your wedding date. Remember you are advised to be on island at 'least' 3 days before your wedding day to clear all the paperwork process and have your license. See
St Catherine’s - is a traditional Catholic Church situated on Limassol seafront offering Catholic wedding services and blessings. The church has a lovely interior and an organist can be supplied for your wedding service. Being on the seafront it is within easy distance of hotel accommodation for you and your guests.
The St. Raphael Chapel - built in 2006 is situated close to the beautiful pleasure pool of the executive wing with a magnificent view of the sea and marina. A marble and glass mosaics floor, traditional iconic art, beautiful stained glass windows and an idyllic stone amphitheatre surrounding the chapel create a Mediterranean Island ambience second to none. Civil and religious services can be held at the chapel and there is no hire charge for wedding parties staying in the hotel.
