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Weddings in Cyprus
Cyprus is the ultimate wedding destination, with ANGLICAN WEDDINGS IN CYPRUS CATHOLIC WEDDINGS IN CYPRUS
An Anglican Church Wedding ceremony can be held in a number of A Catholic Wedding in Cyprus can be held in a number of different
its incredible azure crystal-clear waters, picture- churches and chapels across the island. Some hotels even boast their churches and chapels or, if you prefer, there are some hotel options
perfect locations, luxurious properties and own chapels, in which an Anglican ceremony can be held. which boast a chapel capable of holding a Catholic Ceremony.
delectable cuisine and hospitality; all seamlessly In Paphos, couples can marry in the ancient church of Agia Kyriaki In Paphos, we recommend looking at Agia Kyriaki Church, with its
merging together to create memories that will or the authentic St. George’s church. Limassol offers the traditional backdrop of Roman ruins and mosaics, or the traditional Church of
St Barnabas church and in Larnaca, there is the church of St Helena, St George’s. In Limassol, the stunning St Catherine’s Catholic Church
last a lifetime. with its excellent location in town, offering easy access to the famous boasts an 80sqm Byzantine painting, as well as being ideally located
Larnaca promenade. The quaint chapel of Agios Constantinos is also on the seafront. In Larnaca, we suggest the striking Terra Santa Church.
With only a short flight and affordable wedding an option in Derynia, a large village near Paralimni.
For a Catholic Wedding in Cyprus, it is also possible to hold your
venues, you can look forward to breath-taking Whilst the more traditional church/chapel options are plentiful, you ceremony on the grounds of some of our incredible hotels. The hotels
also have the opportunity to marry on the grounds of some of our that offer this possibility, with their own chapel, are:
views of the ocean and a selection of romantic
beautiful hotels. Some of our top recommendations to look at for
and intimate spots for you to tie the knot; after all hotels with their own chapel are: • Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol
the Greek Goddess of Love & Beauty, Aphrodite, • Adams Beach Hotel, Ayia Napa • Elysium Hotel, Paphos
chose the island as her birthplace, emerging • Elysium Hotel, Paphos • St. Raphael Resort, Limassol
from the sea at the bay of Petra tou Romiou • Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol Unlike the Anglican Church, a Catholic Ceremony must be held within
• Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol a chapel or a church, as approved by the Catholic Church. This means
(Aphrodite’s Rock), a must-see site at sunset. that it is not possible to have a Catholic Ceremony held outside.
• Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol
Cyprus is the third largest island in the • St Raphael, Limassol The requirements for a Catholic Wedding do differ to that of the
Anglican Church and require that both members of the wedding
Mediterranean boasting unrivalled Blue Flag Please also note that there are other hotels available, without their couple have been baptised, with at least one of them being Catholic.
own chapel, in which you can have an Anglican ceremony on the hotel If only one member has been baptised, then special permission would
beaches, and a heavenly gastronomy to grounds. Call our weddings team today for more information. need to be sought. The Catholic Church will also not grant a marriage
indulge in. With just a 4hr drive between the if one member of the couple has been previously divorced.
The Anglican church requires that at least one member of the wedding
West and East coast of the island, discovering couple has been baptised as a Christian but will, however, marry The Catholic wedding ceremony must be preceded by a civil ceremony
its romanticism and spellbinding heritage is people who have been previously divorced, unlike the Catholic Church. in order to be classified as a legally binding marriage in the UK. Some
On arrival at the resort, your Cyplon Holidays Wedding co- ordinator couples choose to include the civil ceremony as part of the day’s
unavoidable; Cyprus oozes with romanticism, will ensure that you meet with the Church Verger, as well as the Rever celebrations, however others may prefer a low-key affair, treating it as
elegance and culture at every turn. performing your ceremony, to discuss the sacrament of marriage and just a formality. Due to the specific nature of paperwork required for
your future lives together as a married couple. In some of the larger this type of ceremony, we recommend that all paperwork is in order
churches it may be possible to organise an organist and a choir, at least six months in advance. Please view our legalities section for
however, this would be on a request basis. further information before proceeding with a Catholic Ceremony. Our
wedding department will also give you the full procedural details and
ensure that you understand what paperwork is required from your local
Parish and Diocese
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