Journal

Amie & Graeme's Floral Mountain Wedding in Cyprus

"I received a surprise Christmas gift to New York. We flew out there between Christmas and New Year and Graeme proposed under the huge Christmas tree outside the Rockefeller Centre," grins Amie. "He's always known I love Christmas trees and this one was the biggest around. He proposed with a Haribo ring and we went shopping in New York, where I chose my diamond and had it made into a ring."

Amie and Graeme in a rose garden at golden hour, Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, Paphos

A Christmas proposal in New York

Amie and Graeme walking hand in hand through a dry field dotted with carob trees

Amie sitting on a hay bale as Graeme leans beside her in a golden field

Graeme in braces and a peach bow tie smiling at Amie in her veil

Amie and Graeme embracing in a patch of sunlight within dark, leafy gardens

Blush lace bridesmaid dresses hanging in a row, seen through a rose-gold letter

Embellished bridal shoes hanging from a stone wall at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Lace wedding dress hanging in an ivy-covered stone archway at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, Paphos

Amie in her lace gown and veil holding a bouquet on a balcony

Bridesmaids watching Amie come down the outdoor staircase in her gown

Bridesmaids in blush lace dresses smiling at Amie as she holds her bouquet

Saying yes to Cyprus

"I had planned my wedding since I was a little girl in my head and when I saw Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, I knew the moment I saw it. I had told everybody the venue needed to have lots of greenery and this place did. There were lots of flowers, which made it so pretty."

Graeme smiling in sunglasses, braces and a buttonhole among garden greenery

Choosing Beziique

"It was easy to choose Nick and Aimie at Beziique. I mean, look at their work. Both are very outgoing, friendly and funny and went out of their way to produce the best work."

Vintage white wedding bus with ribbons parked under palm trees

Graeme and groomsmen laughing on board the vintage wedding bus

Wooden easel with a floral welcome sign in a garden of flowering shrubs

Guitarist in sunglasses and a bow tie playing acoustic guitar at the ceremony

The search for the dress

With her heart set on surprising everyone — family included — with her dress on the day, shopping proved a challenge. "I arranged a girly shopping day and enjoyed it, but I did not want to give anything away. After a few visits, I bought a dress I had tried on alone and arranged to have adjustments made to create the design I was after."

"I had scrapbooked my ultimate dream dress and lo and behold, I spotted it again on Pinterest and this time the designer was listed. I started Googling, found my nearest stockist in Swindon and arranged to drive three hours to try it on. Graeme being the gentleman he is offered to drive me, so I had to tell him why we were going. He waited in the car while I went in, put it on and cried. I had found my dream dress."

Silver vintage Rolls-Royce wedding car on a tree-lined driveway

Amie smiling from the back seat of the vintage wedding car

Jars of dried petal confetti tied with ribbon on a bed of moss

White ceremony chairs with lace backs and a small sign on a seat

Ceremony chairs set beneath trees in the shaded courtyard at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, Paphos

Ivy-covered stone archway entrance to Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Guests watching Amie and Graeme's outdoor ceremony in the leafy courtyard

Amie and Graeme holding hands as the celebrant reads during their ceremony

Guests applauding the newlyweds beneath the ivy-covered arch

Amie and Graeme laughing as guests shower them with confetti

A low-key look for the groom

"Graeme wears a suit every day to work, but he is most comfortable in shorts. I suggested shorts, a bow tie and braces and he was overjoyed. He wanted a smart but relaxed feel and this worked for the sunshine too."

Confetti exit through a crowd of guests in front of the stone archway

The ceremony

Amie glided down in her show-stopping gown while Graeme's brother played "Tenerife Sea" by Ed Sheeran on the guitar. As Paphos wedding photographers, we don't get many settings this intimate and natural.

Amie and Graeme each holding a white dove ready for release

Rustic garden reception terrace framed by greenery and pink roses

Tray of colourful cocktails and gin and tonics with fruit garnishes

Reception table with a jug of wild flowers, glasses and lace runner

Bride and Groom signs on chairs draped with white tulle at the top table

Amie and Graeme seated in the garden, seen through pink blossoms

Amie and Graeme walking into a reception decorated with bunting and lanterns

Newlyweds strolling hand in hand through the gardens at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Amie and Graeme smiling beneath trees with her wildflower bouquet

Donut wall reading Treat Yourself beside a floral wedding cake

Marry Me Cyprus styling

"I took three suitcases of items I had collected and made, and flew pastel-painted watering cans out to our florist. I wanted to create a pretty floral look to complement our venue in the mountains. We had an amazing flower wall, bikes and swings made from paper flowers — they were great for photo opportunities."

"We also hired Katie from Marry Me Cyprus. She was like my wedding fairy godmother, ensuring everything arrived from my suppliers and was perfectly arranged on the day."

Guests clapping at long tables under festoon lights during the speeches

Cottage garden blooms

"Our floral designer was great. I asked for flowers inspired by my nan's cottage garden and our florist used imported and hand-picked blooms to create the look. We had floral bouquets, buttonholes, watering cans, ceremony flowers, cake flowers, doughnut flowers — even flowers in my hair."

Amie and Graeme laughing at the top table as a groomsman speaks

First dance by the pool between sparkler fountains and Mr & Mrs letters at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Amie and Graeme laughing together as her veil drifts across the frame

Amie and Graeme by a flowering hedge in the gardens of Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

The cake

"I chose lemon drizzle and Graeme chose red velvet. It was delicious and decorated with wildflowers. I also brought over a doughnut wall, with each doughnut covered in pastel icing and edible flowers. I was over the moon."

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

Hedsor House lit up at night with a couple standing in the glowing entrance

Bride and groom walking hand in hand through the white arched cloister at Anassa

Emily and Chris silhouetted at sunset, the bride raising her bouquet, at Minthis, Paphos

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

Confetti raining over a smiling bride and groom under festoon lights at Liopetro, Kouklia

Ben twirling Charlene on a country lane between golden fields at Liopetro, Kouklia

Bride and groom silhouetted against a fiery sunset, her veil streaming in the wind, at Alassos

Amie and Graeme in the rose garden at golden hour, Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, Paphos

Party time

"The one thing Graeme and I disagreed on when planning our wedding was the music. I can honestly say Mike Peers blew us away — we gave him an idea of what we liked and I do not think the dance floor was empty all night. We partied hard."

Earlier in the day, the couple booked a saxophone player to add atmosphere during the drinks reception, and treated guests to refreshing treats from a vintage ice cream cart.

Words of wisdom

"Enjoy every moment. Try not to stress about the little things. In the grand scheme of things the only thing that matters is you two. Take 10 minutes out together to step back and really take it all in."

Suppliers

Photographer: Nick and Aimie — Beziique
Venue: Vasilias Nikoklis Inn
Wedding planner: Katie — Marry Me Cyprus
DJ: Mike Peers

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