• A lot of companies will tell you that you have to be a resident here in Cyprus for a certain number of days before you are entitled to marry. This is not true.
  
  There is no minimum requirement of residency here although we do recommend that you are here at least 3-4 days before your wedding date, as on arrival you will have to visit the town hall for your marriage licence as well as have meetings with your co-ordinator to finalise all your arrangements.
  
  Therefore, for your comfort and enjoyment (as you are supposed to be on holiday) we recommend that you leave a 3-4 days minimum in order to have time to complete necessary paperwork etc.
  
  Please check with us on booking as to how much time you should leave although we do recommend that you are here for a total of two weeks in order for you to be able to enjoy your time and relax on our beautiful island.

• You are required to have a valid 10 year passport. This cannot be due to expire within 3 months of your departure back to the UK.

• Full Birth certificates for both Bride and Groom. Shorter versions are not acceptable. You can easily obtain full versions for a small fee from where your birth was registered.

• Decree Absolute if divorced. (photocopies are not acceptable and absolute needs to have red stamp of the relevant court).

• If either parties are widowed then you need death certificate along with previous marriage certificate.

• If either party is adopted then an adoption certificate is needed.

• If you have changed your name by deed poll then proof will be required stamped by a solicitor.

• If under 18 years of age then parental consent is needed stamped by a solicitor.

• For an Anglican Church wedding then either the Bride or Groom or both must produce a Baptism certificate. For catholic weddings then both the Bride and Groom must have a certificate.

• Affidavit stating you are free to marry for both the bride and Groom (one per person) must be obtained from a solicitor. Please contact us for further information.

• For Irish passport holders a 'Freedom to Marry Certificate must be obtained from either the Irish Embassy in England or the Department for Foreign Affairs in Ireland.

• Two witnesses are required for any wedding ceremony in Cyprus. You will need to supply a photocopy of each of your witnesses passports upon your arrival. If you are travelling alone Paphos Diamond weddings will be more than happy to arrange witnesses for you.

• Generally wedding ceremonies are only performed Monday - Friday and not on any Public Holidays. We will of course advise you of this on booking. If you have any questions regarding any of the above then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note -
We will require you to send us all the relevant documentation prior to arrival although Paphos Brides cannot be held responsible for any incorrect or forgotten paperwork that may lead to the cancellation of your wedding on arrival here in Cyprus.