Gorgeous weddings in Cyprus take place in Ayia Napa and Protaras.
I have to admit the South east corner of the island is not my stamping ground. Though I do remember many a good girly weekend spent in Ayia Napa with visiting friends over the years. I have however done my homework and hope the following will help couples considering weddings in Cyprus in Ayia Napa or Protaras. Lets start by taking a look at the municipal venues for civil ceremonies. *please note this is also where your wedding license will need to be applied for and processed for all weddings in the Ayia Napa and Protaras area* see the
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Ayia Napa Town Hall is a modern venue in Ayia Napa town that provides a decorated wedding room for indoor
weddings in Cyprus and an outdoor Amphitheatre for open air ceremonies.
If you choose the open air option please note the town hall does not decorate the area so it's worth appointing a florist to attend to this for you or of course a reputable wedding planner will be able to rectify this issue. The ceremony is included within the cost of the wedding license and can be booked directly Address: 25, Agia Mavri Street, P.O.Box 30026, 5340 Agia Napa, Cyprus Tel: +357 23816300 Fax: +357 23722607 Email: aynapamu@logos.cy.net www.agianapa.org.cy
The ceremony room is beautifully dressed with floral arrangements and white chair covers. Candles are lit for the ceremony and the bride can enter with a traditional processional down a white carpeted aisle. The efficient and friendly staff will assist in anyway they can to make weddings in Cyprus at Paralimni Town Hall the very best! Paralimini is close to the beach resort of Protaras so ideal for those planning a reception in one of Protaras' beach resort hotels or traditional tavernas. The ceremony is included within the price of the wedding license and bookings can be made directly Wedding Registry Office Opening hours: Paralimni Municipality Mon-Fri 7:30am – 2:30pm Tel: 00357 23819303, 23744268 Mon 3:00pm-6:00pm (Sept-May) Fax: 00357 23825023 E-mail: marriage@paralimni.org.cy
There are two further civil Ceremony venues inland at the traditional Cypriot village of Deryneia.
Derynia Folkloric Museum- is a charming setting for weddings in Cyprus. The service is conducted by the mayor or a member of his municipality within the quaint courtyard setting that's a showcase for traditional Cypriot life while providing a lovely backdrop for your wedding photos.
Ceremonies at both locations are included within the cost of your wedding license and can be booked directly Deryneia Municipality Address: 26, Leoforos Ammochostou P.O.Box: 36001, 5385 Deryneia Telephone: +357 23811000 Fax: +357 23825550 E-mail: deryneia.municipality@cytanet.com.cy Contact with the mayor: deryneia.municipality@cytanet.com.cy
Those of you that would like a religious ceremony at your weddings in Cyprus should find the following useful:- The independent churches in the area are all part of the Greek Orthodox Church and therefore don't offer Anglican or Catholic ceremonies. However the hotels quoted below all have purpose built chapels within their grounds to accommodate such services.
The Adams Beach Hotel- offers the St. Andrew's Chapel set right on the peninsular near the Mediterranean Sea
where Anglican church services can take place
You also have the choice of a civil wedding ceremony in their Hera Wedding Room or wedding garden. In addition to the wedding license fee 2008 Church fees CY£350 (€598) – cancellation fee of CY£175 (€299) if wedding cancelled within 6 weeks of date of wedding. 2008 CY£75 (€128) fee for the Town Hall to come out to the hotel to perform your wedding, payable to the Town Hall in cash. This will all need to be booked in advance both with the town hall (contact details above) and the hotel Nissi Avenue P.O.Box 30029 5340 Ayia Napa, Cyprus Tel: +357-23840000 Fax: +357-23721274 e-mail: adams@adams.com.cy OR UK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
Mr Marios Christoforou
Profile Hotels
Tel: +44 (0) 1883 343 131
Fax: +44 (0) 1883 343 145
e-mail: info@profilehotels.co.uk
The fees in addition to the wedding license Hotel residents and Non residents 2008 Anglican Church fees CY£350 (€598 – cancellation fee of CY£175 (€299) if wedding cancelled within 6 weeks of date of wedding Hotel residents and Non residents 2008 Catholic Church fees – a donation from the bridal couple to the Catholic Church is required generally in the region of €500 Use of Church – Hotel residents For groups of over 20 pax staying at Aeneas Hotel – no charge For groups of under 20 pax staying at Aeneas Hotel – CY£150(€256) Use of Church – Non-residents CY£500 (€854) Hotel residents and Non residents Civil weddings 2008 CY£75 (€128) fee for the Town Hall to come out to the hotel to perform your wedding, payable to the Town Hall in cash Aeneas Wedding Hall & Gardens
Hotel Residents – no charge
Non Residents - CY£150 (€256)
The Grecian Sands Hotel - has its own private, whitewashed chapel in the grounds, surrounded by beautiful
landscaped gardens. The Ayios Demetris chapel is the perfect location for Anglican Cyprus weddings and Services at the chapel
must be booked through the Anglican Church (details below)and will incur church service fees in addition to venue hire and the wedding license.
The chapel holds approx 26 people standing. However, as the size of wedding parties abroad has grown dramatically the church has recently approved church services in the hotel grounds. Music for the chapel weddings is chosen by the attending Reverend and the ceremony itself will take approximately 25 minutes.
There is comprehensive information regarding weddings at the Grecian sands on the hotel website or
Contact the hotel by Email grecian.sands@cytanet.com.cy
Weddings in Cyprus at The Golden Coast Beach Hotel in Protaras are a beautiful affair. The chapel and wedding patio overlook sub-tropical gardens and beautiful pools, followed by gorgeous receptions laid out in the many indoor function areas make this a stunning location for your Mediterranean wedding.
Check the hotel website www.cyprusgoldencoast.com for more information about their wedding in Cyprus packages. Or contact them directly The Golden Coast Beach Hotel P.O. Box 33171 5311 Paralimni, Cyprus Telephone: +357 23 814000
email: reservations@goldencoast.com.cy
Contact her at weddings@spidernet.com.cy
Catholic blessings (where applicable) can be arranged through the Parish of Larnaca using the contact details below Mary of Graces Church Terra Santa Street P.O.Box 400, 6300 Larnaca Tel. 24 642858; Fax 24 636953 E-mail: sanctamaria@cytanet.com.cy
There are a variety of beautiful hotels in the Ayia Napa and Protaras that are renown for their wedding packages that are conducted either in specially designated wedding rooms or within gorgeous outdoor pavilions and gazebos in the hotel grounds. Check out the following Napa Mermaid Nissi Beach Holiday resort Olympic Lagoon Resort. And remember where ever you decide to hold your weddings in Cyprus
contact me
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Paralimni Town Hall- Recently refurbished, the Paralimni Town Hall is an excellent location for larger wedding parties easily seating up to 100 guests.
Derynia Town Hall- is very close to the Folkloric Museum and accommodates up to 50 people. Fresh flowers and candles dress the wedding ceremony table and you're encouraged to blow out the candles and make your wishes for your future together.
Aenaes Hotel- has a purpose built church within the hotel grounds offering both Catholic and Anglican services for your weddings in Cyprus. You also have the choice of holding a civil ceremony within the hotel grounds. The hotel website has details regarding weddings at the Aeneas.
