Are you thinking about the idea of Cyprus weddings? Certainly if you're considering an exotic and truly memorable wedding, Cyprus represents a very appealing option. There are few places that boast such a perfect climate, tranquil beaches, history, culture and outstanding scenery, yet which are also so convenient to reach from the UK.
With regular, short, cheap flights from the UK today, Cyprus weddings are becoming more and more popular, and it isn't hard to see why. The reasons why people choose to have their wedding in Cyprus vary, with some people being swayed by the warm, Mediterranean climate, others by the beautiful scenery, and yet others by the romantic heritage which Cyprus in general, and Paphos in particular, have to offer.
These are perhaps the more obvious attractions, and certainly if you are considering having a truly romantic wedding, Cyprus will certainly serve to offer just what you are looking for. With its Mediterranean climate Cyprus offers an experience which can be enjoyed by the whole of your friends and family, and will certainly help to make sure that your wedding photographs are picture perfect.
The trouble with having weddings in the UK is often the fact that we can be let down by the wedding, regardless of which month or season you choose. Despite spending hours on hair and makeup, and months preparing the dresses and outfits, it can be rather depressing to then see the wedding photographs showing the Bride with her veil completely across both her face and half of her family's, everyone's hair either bolt upright or horizontal, and the general atmosphere looking foreboding - hardly a good omen for a happy marriage.
Cyprus weddings are rather more preferable due to the fact that you know that every one of the wedding photographs will be gorgeous, with lovely bright colours, clear skies, happy smiles and not a hair out of place.
With the chance to have your wedding photos taken on a gorgeous beach, with white sand, blue skies and azure waves, such wedding pictures will be hung on the wall with much pride.
But although this reason is often more than enough by itself, many people choose Cyprus weddings for the romance which is associated with Cyprus, and in particular, Paphos Harbour.
You will almost certainly be familiar with the ancient myths relating to the goddess Aphrodite, but what you may not know is that the tradition of the Greek goddess of love and romance is firmly associated with Paphos.
Allegedly the goddess of love was born from the white foam riding on top of the waves as they rolled in to Paphos Harbour, and many of the stories and traditions relating to Aphrodite revolve around the Paphos area of Cyprus.
Today, not far from the Harbour itself, you can see the famous Aphrodite Temple, and as you tour the area you will find many references and reminders that this is a place steeped not just in history and culture, but with a heritage that has experienced a romance of the gods.
Certainly there are few places in the world able to boast as much of a romantic tradition as Cyprus, and so for the perfect romantic wedding, Cyprus is the perfectly romantic location.
So it would be fair to say that whether you look at Cyprus weddings from the point of view of convenient access, with cheap flights and quick access from the UK, or from the point of view of having the most perfect wedding photos, or from the point of view of the romance which it provides, Cyprus has a very great deal to offer.
If you are interested in finding out more about Cyprus weddings, and in particular what options are available in terms of venues and service providers, the easiest way to get started is to speak to a wedding planner based in Cyprus itself. They will be able to guide you through your requirements and preferences, and help you assemble the perfect wedding for you. However, as far as finding someone for you to marry, if you haven't got as far as that bit yet, then perhaps you might like to pay a visit in any case. After all, it didn't do Aphrodite much harm!