Weddings in Cyprus

If you are looking for a fabulous wedding in Cyprus, we can help!

Weddings, “Blessings”, Renewals of Vows – how do I know which to ask for?

Canon Derek Smith

A Wedding service is for those who are not already married in the sight of the law.

A Blessing is shorthand for a Service of Prayer and Dedication after Civil Marriage.

A Renewal or Reaffirmation of Vows can also be prompted by all kinds of different reasons: a special anniversary, a recovery from illness, the end of a difficulty you have faced, the buying of new rings.

Weddings

What we would like is…

  • Traditional/modern wedding
  • Wedding in church/somewhere else – here are some venues
  • Informal wedding
  • Big wedding/small wedding
  • Unique wedding
  • To make our vows before God
  • Weekend / midweek wedding
  • Our choice of music for the wedding
  • An unusual reading at the wedding
  • Some Frequently Asked Questions

Can we do this?

  • In general terms the answer is: “Yes, we’ll certainly try. Talk to us about what you hope to achieve to make your wedding special and unique”.
  • It is our joy and privilege to work with you to achieve the dream wedding because we want it to be the start of a dream marriage.

Weddings at St Barnabas’ (or conducted by one of our Chaplains at any other venues) are carried out in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Cyprus, and are recognised under UK law and generally internationally. However, some countries do have particular rules and regulations about overseas marriages, and for these countries the certificate can be validated with the help of your wedding planner or the wedding co-ordinator, before you leave Cyprus.  If you are in any doubt you should check with your embassy.

What you need to get married in Cyprus

The Anglican Church and Cypriot authorities require that you bring the following documents with you.

  • Your passports
  • Your original birth certificates
  • Copies of your witnesses’ passports
  • An affidavit stating you are free to marry. This can be obtained in UK or more cheaply on arrival in Cyprus.
  • If either partner is divorced, widowed or have changed their name you will need to provide…
    • Divorced – original decree absolute
    • Widowed – the deceased’s original death certificate
    • Change of name – the original deed poll documents.
  • A special Marriage Licence obtained from the Limassol Municipality upon arrival in Cyprus. Obtaining the necessary documents in Cyprus is quite straightforward and we will assist you as much as possible.
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