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Carly & Jack's Modern & Romantic Anassa Hotel Wedding

September weddings can be some of the best in Cyprus. Blue skies are guaranteed, warm temperatures promise a great experience for your guests, but the intensity of the high summer heat is starting to fade. Sunsets arrive a little earlier, making for breath-taking golden hour photos. And as night falls, the party lights up — we capture it all as your Paphos wedding photographer at the Anassa Hotel.

Carly and Jack kissing at golden hour on a sea-view terrace at Anassa Hotel, Latchi

A September wedding in Cyprus

Aerial view of Anassa Hotel and the turquoise coastline near Latchi, Paphos

Drone view of the whitewashed Anassa Hotel buildings among cypress trees, Latchi

Elevated view of the Anassa Hotel terrace set for a ceremony above the beach and sea

Carly sitting by a window in her voluminous tulle wedding dress at Anassa Hotel

Groom and groomsman in navy suits walking through the arched corridor at Anassa Hotel

Bride's red-soled studded heels resting on white tulle

Jack in a navy suit waiting for his bride as guests gather at Anassa Hotel

Overhead view of the ceremony on the mosaic terrace at Anassa Hotel, sea beyond

Guitarist playing acoustic guitar for the ceremony at Anassa Hotel, Latchi

Smiling guests seated on white chairs waiting for the ceremony to begin

All set for Cyprus

A 10-year love story and Christmas Day proposal led Carly and Jack to Cyprus's sunny shores for their destination wedding. "We knew we wanted to get married abroad but were not sure on where. The first place we looked was Portugal, but we could not find the right place for us."

"Then we looked at Cyprus — we attended a wedding in Cyprus seven years ago and loved it. We looked at the top venues in Cyprus and came across the Anassa Hotel. It exceeded all expectations."

Bridesmaid in a lilac gown walking down the aisle with a white bouquet

Finding the dress

"Like most brides, the dress was the first thing I looked up when Jack proposed. By the end of Christmas Day my Pinterest board was packed. I found there was a certain style I was drawn to. Cheryl at Ann Louise Bridal was great. Her shop had so many Enzoani styles, so I narrowed it down to two. The deciding factor was my dress fabric was lighter, which I had to consider with the heat in Cyprus. I wore the Nurit dress by Enzoani."

The groom opted for a more last-minute approach, buying his navy suit with only a month to go.

Carly walking with her father, holding a white bouquet, at Anassa Hotel

Guests on the terrace watching the ceremony, framed by a doorway, at Anassa Hotel

Carly and Jack before the celebrant at their seaside ceremony at Anassa Hotel

Close-up of the groom placing the wedding ring on the bride's finger

Here come the girls

The bride's two best friends and daughter accompanied her down the aisle, wearing multiway dresses from In One Clothing. "They were perfect for the ladies' individual styles and body shape, and light enough fabric for the Cyprus heat."

Guests throwing petal confetti as Carly and Jack walk back up the aisle

Round reception tables set beneath olive trees at Anassa Hotel, Latchi

Olive-branch seating plan for Jack and Carly on an easel among the reception tables

Lantern on an olive tree beside white dinner tables set for the reception

Guests dining beneath lantern-lit olive trees at the reception at Anassa Hotel

Carly and Jack walking down the grand staircase inside Anassa Hotel

Bride and groom walking away hand in hand through the arched hallway at Anassa Hotel

Couple on the curved double staircase beneath the domed ceiling at Anassa Hotel

Carly and Jack standing together in the vaulted corridor at Anassa Hotel

Carly and Jack embracing on the mosaic terrace as guests watch at Anassa Hotel

The big moment

Carly and Jack tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony, shared with family and friends. "My daughter read 'Our Advice' during the ceremony, which was one of my favourite moments."

Bride and groom on the terrace with a long tulle train and sea view at sunset

Party time

"We opted for roasted lobster and scallop ravioli followed by sorbet, then grilled fillet of beef. To finish, we chose warm Valrhona bitter chocolate tart. Our guests raved about the food for ages after — it still comes up in conversation now."

"Our photographer Nick and venue planner Dora helped us pick the entertainment. Dora suggested DJ Alexi because I particularly did not want a chatty DJ or a string of your classic wedding songs. Nick highly rated him and he was right — Alexi was great and had people dancing all night."

Carly and Jack kissing at golden hour on a sea-view terrace, Anassa Hotel

Bride by a white vintage convertible and groom by a motorbike at Liopetro

Jade and Ian beneath the glowing entrance of Hedsor House at night

Jade and Peter walking hand in hand through the white arched hallway at Anassa Hotel

Silhouette of Emily and Chris holding hands at dusk, bride raising her bouquet, Minthis

Double-exposure silhouette of a couple holding hands against a golden sunset, Wokefield Park

Bride and groom laughing through a shower of confetti at Liopetro, Kouklia

Couple framed in a doorway beneath the Milky Way and festoon lights at Liopetro, Kouklia

Charlene and Ben twirling on a country lane among dry grasses at Liopetro, Kouklia

Silhouette of a couple dancing against a fiery sunset sky, her veil trailing, Alassos

Choosing their Anassa Hotel Cyprus wedding photographer

"Once we had decided on the venue, I asked Dora, our wedding planner, if she had any photographers she recommended. She sent us three, one being Beziique. I knew from the first review of all three portfolios that Beziique were the ones I wanted. Their photos were stunning and they all looked effortless. I am not a big fan of posey photos, and their range of natural, 'we did not even know you were taking that' type photos were amazing."

Words of wisdom

"If there is anything you need to cut back on, do not let it be your Anassa Hotel Cyprus wedding photographer. We had the most wonderful day but there are bits of it I do not remember well from all the excitement, so having beautiful photos to look back on keeps the memories alive."

"I love the group photo of everyone cheering as Jack and I kissed. The one of my daughter posing as we got ready. The one of Jack and I kissing on the terrace just as the sun started to set."

After the wedding, Carly and Jack continued the celebrations at Anassa Hotel, upgrading to an infinity pool suite for their honeymoon.

Suppliers

Photographer: Beziique
Venue: Anassa Hotel, Cyprus
Dress: Enzoani at Ann Louise Bridal, London
Bridesmaids: In One Clothing
Hair: Claire Blundell
Décor, catering and cake: Anassa Hotel
Entertainment: DJ Alexi
Planner: Dora Demetriou

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