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How Much Does a Cyprus Wedding Cost? (2026 Budget Guide)
Real numbers for a Cyprus wedding: venue, photography, flowers, planning, and everything else, broken down by category and guest count. UK budgets in £ and €.
By My Cyprus Wedding / Published 2 May 2026 / Updated 9 May 2026 / 4 min read
TL;DR - Cyprus wedding budget by guest count
| Guests | Realistic budget (GBP) | Same wedding in UK |
|---|---|---|
| 20-30 | £4,000-£7,500 | £10,000-£18,000 |
| 50-60 | £7,000-£12,000 | £18,000-£28,000 |
| 70-90 | £8,500-£18,000 | £22,000-£35,000 |
| 100+ | £12,000-£25,000 | £30,000-£50,000+ |
The Cyprus number is 50-60% of the equivalent UK wedding. That is the core reason 6,000+ UK couples a year get married there.
Detailed cost breakdown (80-guest wedding)
Venue + ceremony + reception (£4,000-£7,500)
The largest single cost. Includes:
- Ceremony space rental
- Reception space rental (often the same venue)
- Tables, chairs, linens
- Basic decoration
- Drinks for the toast
What is usually NOT included:
- Catering (separate, £35-€65 per head)
- Drinks package beyond toast (€20-€45 per head)
- Music
- Flowers
- Photography
Catering (£2,200-£5,200 for 80 guests)
Usually €35-€65 per head depending on venue tier. Higher end gets you full meze + main course + dessert + Cypriot brandy. The €35 end is buffet-style with one main course choice.
Photography (£900-£1,800)
8-hour coverage, 300-500 edited photos, online gallery. Top-tier Cyprus photographers charge £1,500-£2,500 with extras (engagement shoot, second photographer, video). Cheap (£500-£800) options exist but are usually inexperienced or rushing 3 weddings a day in peak season.
Wedding planner (£1,500-£3,500)
Full service: vendor coordination, paperwork, transport logistics, on-the-day management, multi-call planning. On-the-day-only is cheaper (£600-£1,200). For UK couples planning remotely: get the full service. The 50+ hours you save more than pay for it.
Flowers (£600-£1,400)
Bouquet + 2 bridesmaids + buttonholes + ceremony flowers + 8 reception centerpieces. Mediterranean blooms (eucalyptus, olive branches, bougainvillea) are cheaper than imported peonies/orchids.
Music (£600-£1,400)
DJ for a 6-hour reception is £400-£700. Live 4-piece band is £900-£1,500. Acoustic ceremony musician (guitar/violin) is £200-£350.
Hair + makeup (£300-£700)
Bride + 2-3 bridesmaids, on-location at the hotel, including a trial. Solo bride is £180-£280.
Cake (£200-£500)
3-tier wedding cake for 80 guests. Custom design, dietary requirements, dessert table extras push this higher.
Wedding transport (£400-£900)
Bridal car + minibus shuttles for guests between hotel/ceremony/reception. Hourly hire is €40-€80.
Legal fees (£200-£400)
Town Hall ceremony fee €281 + Apostille €30 + translation if needed (€20-€40). UK Register Office for the symbolic-ceremony route is £46 + £11 certificate.
Contingency (£800-£1,500)
10% of total. You will need it. Fly-out flights, last-minute headcount changes, currency fluctuation, “we’ll add an extra cake table for €200”.
Where to save money
- Pick September or October. Same weather as June, 15-20% cheaper across the board.
- Wedding-planner referral discounts. A planner who works with the same venues regularly gets 5-10% off your venue. Worth more than their fee for high-end venues.
- Skip the videographer. Use one photographer who shoots video as well, or have a friend record on a tripod. Save £700-£1,500.
- DJ over live band. Save £300-£800 for music your guests will not consciously notice.
- Mediterranean flowers. Avoid imported peonies. Save £200-£500.
- Buffet over plated dinner. €35 vs €55 per head times 80 guests = £1,400 saved.
Where NOT to save money
- Photography. Your wedding album is the only artifact you keep. Spend the £1,200-£1,800 on a good photographer.
- Wedding planner if you are remote. £1,500-£3,500 for someone in-country to fix problems is a bargain.
- Venue. A bad venue cannot be saved by good vendors. A good venue makes mediocre vendors look fine.
Hidden costs people forget
- UK Register Office for symbolic-ceremony route (£57)
- Apostille for civil ceremony (£30)
- Document translation if any are non-English (£20-£40 each)
- Bridal preparation breakfast/lunch (£40-£80)
- Welcome dinner the night before (£300-£600 for 20 close family)
- Day-after brunch (£200-£500 for the wedding party)
- Tips for vendors (€50-€100 per vendor on the day)
- Currency conversion fees (1.5-3% over 5+ payments)
Sample £10,000 budget for 70 guests
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Venue + ceremony | £4,500 |
| Catering (£40 pp x 70) | £2,800 |
| Photography | £1,200 |
| Planner (on-the-day only) | £700 |
| Flowers | £500 |
| Music (DJ) | £450 |
| Hair + makeup | £350 |
| Cake | £250 |
| Transport | £400 |
| Legal | £250 |
| Contingency | £800 |
| Total | £12,200 |
That is the realistic mid-market Cyprus wedding for a UK couple. The “package deals” advertised for £6,000-£8,000 typically exclude flights, accommodation, and significant chunks of the above.
Next steps
- Browse vendors by category to get specific quotes
- Read the planning guide for the timeline
- Check the legal guide for paperwork costs
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Cyprus wedding option?
A symbolic ceremony with 20 guests at a Larnaca or Paphos villa, with a small dinner and minimal flowers, can be done for £3,500-£5,000. The legal wedding happens at a UK Register Office before you fly out.
Is Cyprus cheaper than Greece for weddings?
Generally yes, by 15-25% for an equivalent venue and guest count. Cyprus also has shorter UK flights, simpler paperwork (Commonwealth country), and English as the second language.
How much should I budget for the venue alone?
For an 80-guest wedding: £3,500-£7,500 for venue hire including ceremony space and reception. 5-star Limassol marina venues top out higher (£8,000+). Restored stone villages in Paphos or 4-star resorts in Protaras are the mid-market.
Should I get a wedding planner?
For UK couples planning remotely, yes. £1,500-£3,500 for full service. Saves you 50+ hours and prevents the most common mistakes (legal paperwork, transport logistics, missed deposits).