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Cyprus Wedding Packages: What's Included and How to Compare
How to read a Cyprus wedding package quote: what is actually included, what is missing, and where the venues mark up the most.
By My Cyprus Wedding / Published 4 May 2026 / Updated 4 May 2026 / 3 min read
How Cyprus wedding packages actually work
Most Cyprus wedding venues quote in “packages” - a bundled price for ceremony + reception + drinks + extras. The price you see in the brochure is rarely the final price. Here is how to read what they are actually selling.
Typical Cyprus wedding package contents
A standard “all-in” package from a 4 or 5-star Cyprus venue includes:
- Venue rental (ceremony space + reception space)
- Standard tables, chairs, linens, basic flowers
- Welcome drink for guests
- Wedding cake (1-2 tier)
- Toast champagne or sparkling wine
- Standard PA / microphones
- Marriage Officer fee for civil ceremony
What is usually NOT in the package:
- Catering (priced per head separately)
- Drinks beyond the welcome and toast
- Photography / videography
- Flowers beyond the basic ceremony arrangement
- DJ or band
- Wedding planner / coordinator
- Hair and makeup
- Transport
- Apostille
How to compare quotes
When you receive 3 venue quotes for the same wedding date and guest count, line them up against this template:
| Item | Venue A | Venue B | Venue C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue + ceremony space | |||
| Catering (per head, type of menu) | |||
| Drinks package (per head, includes what?) | |||
| Wedding cake (size, design) | |||
| Flowers (what is included?) | |||
| Music (what is included?) | |||
| PA / sound | |||
| Reception furniture | |||
| Marriage Officer fee | |||
| Setup / breakdown labour | |||
| Service charge / VAT | |||
| Total per 80 guests |
Most “all-in package” quotes cost 30-50% more once you compare apples to apples. The cheap-sounding “€4,500 package” usually does not include catering or drinks at scale.
Where venues mark up the most
- Drinks packages. The €25 per head “premium drinks” package costs the venue €4-€7 per head in actual booze. This is where venue margins live.
- In-house catering. “Outside catering not allowed” in most resort venues means the per-head food cost is 2-3x what a standalone caterer would charge.
- Flowers via the venue. The venue’s florist is usually 30-50% above going rate. Bring your own florist if the venue allows.
- Cake upgrades. “Standard 2-tier cake included” plus “€280 to upgrade to 3 tiers” is mostly margin.
Where venues are honest
- Venue rental. Usually competitively priced because it is comparable across venues.
- Marriage Officer fee. Set by the Town Hall (€281), no markup.
- Photography. Most venues recommend external photographers and do not mark up.
Negotiation levers
- Off-peak (April, October, November-February): expect 15-25% discount
- Weekday (Tuesday-Thursday): 5-15% discount
- Larger guest count (100+): per-head pricing improves
- Multi-venue commitment (welcome dinner Friday + wedding Saturday + brunch Sunday): bundle discount
- Cash payment: rare 2-5% discount, ask
Red flags in package quotes
- “All-inclusive” without an itemised breakdown
- “From €X per head” with no clarity on what bumps the price
- Wedding cake design “to be confirmed”
- Drinks “cocktails included for the toast” (vague; how many cocktails?)
- “Standard flowers” (what does standard mean?)
Push for itemised. If a venue refuses to itemise, expect them to also resist transparency on the day.
Next steps
- Compare venues across regions
- Read the cost guide for category-by-category benchmarks
- Browse all-inclusive packages