Getting Married in Cyprus? What to Put on Your Wedding Website for Guests

For a wedding in Cyprus, your website should tell guests which airport to fly into (Larnaca or Paphos), how to reach each venue, where to stay, and what the weather will be like. Add the schedule with maps, a dress code that suits the heat and the church, a few local practicalities, and an RSVP deadline early enough for guests to book travel.

Cyprus is one of Europe’s favourite places to get married: reliable sunshine, the sea, mountain villages and centuries-old churches. For guests, though, a destination wedding means flights, hotels and a place they may not know. Your wedding website is where they will plan the whole trip, so it needs to do more than give a time and a venue.

When should your Cyprus wedding website go live?

Earlier than for a wedding at home. Guests need time to book flights and leave, especially in the summer season when prices rise. Many couples share the website with their save-the-dates, often nine to twelve months ahead, with the key details: the date, the town, the airport and where you suggest staying. You can fill in the rest later.

Set an RSVP deadline earlier too, often two to three months before the wedding, so you can confirm numbers with your venue while guests still have time to book (see how to choose your RSVP deadline).

Which airport should guests fly into?

Cyprus has two international airports: Larnaca (LCA) in the south-east and Paphos (PFO) in the west. Tell guests which one is closer to your venue, roughly how long the drive is, and whether you are arranging any transfers.

• Paphos and the west coast: Paphos airport is usually the closer one.
• Limassol: both airports are within reach, so suggest whichever has better flights from where your guests live.
• Larnaca, Ayia Napa and Protaras: Larnaca airport is the natural choice.
• Troodos mountain villages: allow extra time for winding roads, whichever airport guests use.

How will guests get around?

Public transport between towns is limited, especially late at night, so most guests either hire a car or rely on taxis and transfers. Your website should say plainly how guests are expected to reach each part of the day, and how they will get back to their hotel afterwards.

• Car hire: Cyprus drives on the left, which surprises guests from most of Europe. Mention it, and suggest booking early in summer.
• Taxis: say whether taxis are easy to find near the venue at the end of the night, or whether guests should book one in advance.
• Shuttles: if you are arranging a coach from the hotels, give the pick-up points and times on the schedule.
• Parking: note whether the church and reception venue have parking, as village churches often have very little.

Where should guests stay?

Suggest a few places at different prices, close to the venue or to the shuttle pick-up. If you have arranged a group rate at a hotel, give the booking code and the date it expires, and repeat that date in a reminder message, as guests often forget.

Say whether guests will need a car from each suggestion, and mention anything useful nearby, such as a beach or a village with tavernas, for guests making a holiday of it. On Ever Yours, Classic and Premium include accommodation cards for exactly this.

What should guests know about the weather and dress code?

Summer in Cyprus is hot: in July and August, daytime temperatures regularly climb well above 30°C, which is why so many summer weddings begin in the late afternoon or evening. Spring and autumn are milder and very popular for weddings.

• Give the dress code in plain words, and suggest light fabrics for summer.
• For an Orthodox church ceremony, covered shoulders are usually expected inside; a light shawl or jacket solves it.
• Mention the ground: sand, grass, village cobbles and old church steps are hard work in stiletto heels.
• Remind guests about sun cream and water for outdoor ceremonies, and a light layer for evenings by the sea or in the mountains.

What local practicalities should you mention?

A short “Good to know” section saves guests from discovering things the hard way:

• Money: the Republic of Cyprus uses the euro, and cards are widely accepted, though it is useful to carry some cash, for a money dance for example.
• Plugs: Cyprus uses the three-pin plug (type G), the same as the UK and Ireland, so guests from elsewhere will need an adapter.
• Phones: guests on EU mobile plans can usually use their phone as they would at home; others should check roaming charges before travelling.
• Entry requirements: these depend on nationality, so ask guests to check their own before booking.

Should you explain Cypriot wedding traditions?

If your ceremony is Greek Orthodox, or your family is Cypriot, yes. Guests from abroad will enjoy the stefana, the koufeta and the money dance far more if they know what is happening and how to join in. A short traditions section on your website is the place for it; our guide to Greek and Cypriot wedding traditions explains each one.

What about a wedding weekend schedule?

Guests who have travelled often arrive a few days early and stay on after, so many destination couples plan more than one day: welcome drinks, the wedding itself, and a relaxed beach or pool day after. List every part on the schedule with times and places, and say clearly which parts are for everyone and which are for close family.

What is the checklist for a Cyprus wedding website?

1. Date, town and venue, with maps for the church and the reception.
2. The nearest airport and rough drive times.
3. Transport: car hire, taxis, shuttles and parking.
4. Where to stay, with any group booking codes and their deadlines.
5. Schedule for the whole weekend, with times and places.
6. Dress code that suits the heat and the church.
7. Good to know: euro, plugs, phones and entry requirements.
8. Traditions, if your guests will see them.
9. An RSVP form with a deadline that leaves time to book travel.

If your families speak Greek and your friends speak English, a page that switches between the two helps both. See how Ever Yours works for weddings on the island on our Cyprus wedding website page.