If you're thinking about weddings in Cyprus, then the chances are that you have at least one of the following questions in mind. How do weddings in Cyprus compare cost wise against having a wedding at home? Are Cyprus weddings any more difficult to organise than a wedding in the UK? What are the benefits of Cyprus weddings? What options are there for having weddings in Cyprus? In this article we will aim to address these four popular questions in a brief, but helpful way.
How do weddings in Cyprus compare cost wise against having a wedding at home?
Many people, perhaps understandably, assume that having a wedding in Cyprus is going to cost a good deal more than having one at home. The logic of this seems to make sense, and so it will often be surprising to learn that on average weddings in Cyprus cost less than those held at home. How can this be so?
The answer lies in something we call 'perceived obligation'. Effectively what this means is that when people organise a wedding at home there is a perceived sense of obligation on their part to invite all and sundry to the wedding and the reception, even if that includes your hairdresser's ex-boyfriend's younger sister's cousin. As soon as you mention that you are having a wedding in Cyprus, this perceived assumption that you'll be able to invite almost everyone vanishes.
It's the number of people you invite which boosts the overall cost of your wedding, and with cheap flights to Cyprus now available, even taking your family and close friends will often represent an overall saving compared to having your wedding at home. Luxury at a lower cost - now that's a good deal!
Are Cyprus weddings any more difficult to organise than a wedding in the UK?
It would be entirely reasonable to assume that with weddings being hard enough to organise and plan when they're being held right around the corner, trying to plan a wedding some two thousand miles away must be a nightmare.
However, the reality is that for the majority of couples, planning weddings in Cyprus is a good deal less stressful. The reason for this is that when you organise a wedding at home, you tend to do almost everything yourself. However, as a result of Cyprus' growing popularity as a wedding location, the local businesses, industries, service providers and venues have developed excellent working arrangements, and there are many very well connected wedding planners in the area who will be able to take care of the day to day planning and booking.
All you need to do, either by telephone or online (or by all means come and visit if you wish), is to discuss your requirements and preferences with your wedding planner in Cyprus, making any and all decisions you wish, and then leave the details to the wedding planner to sort out for you.
What are the benefits of Cyprus weddings?
Clearly the benefits of having a wedding in Cyprus are wide ranging, from the potential financial saving to the decreased stress and hassle of organising every last detail. One of the most obvious benefits of Cyprus weddings is of course the weather. At home you can never predict the weather, even on the morning of the day itself. If the weather is poor your wedding photographs may well be less than sparkling.
However, if you choose to have your wedding in Cyprus then you can virtually guarantee the glorious weather, endless sun and stunning scenery, meaning that your photographs will be fabulous. With an almost never ending sky, azure ocean and white, sandy beaches, you have endless choices as far as photograph locations are concerned, and you won't have to worry about saying 'cheese' - the views, the weather and the atmosphere are almost certainly more than enough to conjure plenty of smiles!
What options are there for having weddings in Cyprus?
There are many options available, from the location to the transport, from the menus to the flowers and decorations. For example, you might choose to have your wedding in a charming little chapel, or perhaps on a private yacht in Paphos Harbour. Why not have a chat with a wedding planner in Cyprus and discover for yourself that weddings in Cyprus are more than you can imagine, for less than you'd think.