If you are getting married and want to make your special day a truly romantic and unforgettable event, you are invited to have your wedding in Cyprus. What could be dreamier than a wedding in the sun, on the island where Aphrodite, the ancient goddess of beauty and love was born? Whether you want a civil marriage or an Anglican or Catholic Church wedding, a small event or a big celebration, Cyprus can offer you the kind of wedding that suits your style and budget. Foto Larco in Paphos, which specializes in wedding photography, can undertake to photograph your special day and collect the cherished memories of your wedding in an album or DVD. In this article you will find information on the wedding procedures in Cyprus.

From Agia Napa and Protaras to Paphs and Polis, Cyprus offers a broad choice of sites for your wedding, that range from town halls, Medieval castles, ancient churches and luxurious hotels to outdoor locations such as yachts, beach pavilions and terraces that provide spectacular ocean views. Getting married in Cyprus is not difficult or more expensive as you may think. You can book a holiday at any hotel or rent an apartment or villa and combine your wedding celebration with your holiday. Your wedding will be legal and you will not have to register it in your home country if you are a citizen of the U.K., U.S.A or Australia. In order to have your wedding in Cyprus you need to have the following legal documents, which should be written or translated into Greek or English. Please note that the information below is subject to change, so always check with the official authorities before proceeding. Also, keep in mind gay marriage are not yet legal in Cyprus and that Cyprus does not recognize the marriage of same sex couples, which took place in a country that legally recognizes gay marriage.

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Εssential documents:

You and your partner need to file an application to obtain a special marriage license with the wedding clerk at the Town Hall of the city where you plan to have your marriage, and you need to be in Cyprus for 3 working days (not including the day of your arrival, weekends, or public holidays) before the actual date of your wedding.

1. Each of you needs to have a valid 10-year passport, which is not due to expire within the next 6 months and have photocopies of the pages related to the information in your passport.
   
2. Each of you needs to have your own 'Single Status Declaration*' which verifies that you are free to marry. Your Single Status Declaration is good for 6 months after the date that has been issued and should:
   
   • include your name, address, nationality, religion, passport number and occupation
   • must state whether you are single, divorced or widowed
   • must state that you intend to get married in Cyprus
   • must be signed and stamped by a solicitor of your country, who will state 'Solicitor' on the document.
   
   
3. Scottish Nationals need to obtain a 'Certificate of Impediment' from the local registry office in place of the declaration.
   
4. Irish Nationals and passport holders require to have a 'Freedom to marry' Certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Irish Embassy in England.
   
5. If you or your partner is divorced, you need to have a copy of the 'decree absolute', and if Catholic, you need to have a copy of the marriage annulment.
   
6. If you or your partner is widowed, you need to have a copy of the death certificate of the deceased.
   
7. If you are under 18, you need to have a written parental consent that is stamped and signed by a solicitor.
   
8. If you or your partner has changed your name, you need to have a proof of name change by Deed Poll that should be stamped and signed by a solicitor.
   
9. Birth Certificates.
   
10. If adopted, you need to have your adoption certificate.
    
11. Anglican and Catholic weddings: At least one of the two must be baptized.

* The U.S. Government cannot issue such certificates. However, Cypriot authorities will normally accept the personal affidavit of marriage of a U.S. citizen’s, which has been sworn to before an American Consul. This service is provided by the U.S. Embassy.

Validity of Marriage Certificate:

A marriage certificate issued in Cyprus is a legally recognized document. In order to be valid in your country, the original Certificate of Marriage must be legalized with an ‘Apostille stamp’ for which you can apply from either the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia.

You do not need to register your marriage when you get home (this applies to the United States, United Kingdom and Australian citizens). The Marriage Officer will forward a certified copy of the notice of marriage to the local Embassy or Consulate of your country.

If you misplace your certificate and need a replacement, you will need to contact the Ministry of Interior in Nicosia. If you need more certified copies of your marriage certificate, you can apply to the Registration Department of the Ministry of Interior in Nicosia.

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