FAQ

Because we've done this a very long time, in the place you're getting married. We're Nick and Aimie Wild, a husband-and-wife team who have photographed weddings across Cyprus since 2008 — more than a thousand of them, including over 400 at Liopetro alone. We live in Kouklia, near Paphos, so we know the venues, the light at every time of year and the people who run them.

Our style is natural and documentary: real moments rather than stiff poses, with relaxed, gently guided portraits. We're a multi-award-winning team (including a WPE Silver Award and LUXlife's Wedding Photography Team of the Year 2024 for Cyprus), but the recognition we value most is in our five-star Google reviews. Have a look through our portfolio and about us to see if we feel right for you.

We're the husband-and-wife team behind Beziique. We married in the mountains above Paphos in April 2018 and have built the studio together, photographing couples across Cyprus, in Ibiza and further afield. Aimie is also a professional wedding singer, so if you'd like live music as well as photography, she can do both — see Aimie Wild.

Documentary and emotion-led, with an editorial eye for portraits. Most of your day we'll quietly capture what really happens — the glances, the laughter, the happy tears — and for your couple portraits we'll gently guide you so the photographs look natural rather than posed. The aim is a gallery that feels like your day, not a performance of it.

Not at all, and you're in very good company: almost every couple tells us this. We'll make you laugh, give you simple, natural prompts rather than stiff poses, and keep things moving so you never feel 'on show'. Many couples also choose a pre-wedding shoot to get comfortable with us before the day.

Everywhere in Cyprus — Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras and everywhere between — and in Ibiza, our second home. We also photograph destination weddings in Greece, Italy, France and beyond.

Very possibly. We've worked at most of Cyprus's wedding venues, and photographed more than 400 weddings at Liopetro. Browse our wedding venue guides, or tell us your venue when you get in touch.

Absolutely — just ask. Seeing a whole wedding from start to finish is the best way to judge any photographer, and we're happy to share one, ideally from a venue or style similar to yours.

Yes. We love a video call before you book — WhatsApp video fits most busy schedules — and closer to the day we always have a catch-up to go through the plan and timings.

Yes. Each of our photography collections has a Photography & Cinematic Film version, which adds a videographer and a highlight film set to music (from 3–4 minutes up to 6–8 minutes, depending on the collection) as an HD download. See the details on our investment page.

Yes — a pre-wedding shoot is a lovely way to get comfortable with us, and a day-after or trash the dress shoot gives you relaxed portraits without a timeline. We can also add a champagne 4x4 photoshoot into the hills or arrive in style in our 1977 Triumph Stag wedding car.

Because it's the one part of your wedding you genuinely can't redo. A professional brings backup equipment and — just as importantly — the experience to handle Cyprus's harsh midday light, shifting timings and unfamiliar venues without missing the moments that matter. Our guide to choosing a Cyprus wedding photographer goes into this in detail.

Start with whether they're free on your date, and whether the photographer whose work you love is the one who'll actually be there. Ask how they handle Cyprus's light and heat, whether a second photographer is included, what happens if they're ill, and whether you can see a complete wedding gallery rather than just highlights. See our full list of questions to ask.

Four photography collections — Sunset, Premium, Premium Plus and Luxury — each also available with cinematic film. They range from five hours of coverage with 400+ edited images to a full eight-hour day with Nick and Aimie, 1,000+ images, gallery delivery in 72 hours, our classic wedding car and a luxury 8×8 album. Every collection can be tailored; the full details are on our investment page.

Usually, yes. Our Premium Plus and Luxury collections include both of us for the whole day — two photographers, so you get two angles on the moments that matter most. Sunset and Premium are one-photographer collections, with one of us covering your day from start to finish. If you'd like both of us there, choose Premium Plus or Luxury, or ask us about upgrading. Every collection is laid out on our investment page.

Get in touch through our contact form or by email with your date and venue. Once you've chosen your collection we'll send a booking-fee invoice and an electronic contract — a few clicks and your date is secured.

As soon as you have your date and venue — ideally 9–12 months ahead for peak season (May–June and September–October), when experienced Cyprus photographers book up first. Winter and shoulder-season dates can often be secured with less notice, so it's always worth asking.

Not within 20 miles of our base in Kouklia, Paphos, and we never charge extra for photographing at more than one location on the day. Weddings further afield have a travel fee, and destination weddings abroad are quoted individually and agreed when you book.

Usually, yes — but the venue sets the rules, not the tour operator. Some hotels include an in-house photographer and charge an outside-supplier fee if you bring your own, while independent venues and villas are normally open to any photographer. Ask your venue's wedding coordinator before you commit, and tell us where you're marrying: we've worked with most Cyprus hotels and can usually tell you what to expect.

It depends on your collection and how your day unfolds: from 400+ edited images for Sunset to 1,000+ for Luxury. We remove blinks, test shots and near-duplicates so you only receive the best, and every image is individually edited for colour, exposure and sharpness.

Your full gallery is delivered within 6–10 weeks — among the quickest in the industry. Our Premium Plus and Luxury collections include full delivery in 72 hours, and you can add 72-hour express editing to any other collection for €250 + VAT. Printed albums usually arrive within three months of your image selection.

Yes. Every image we deliver receives individual attention in the edit — we consider it a labour of love, and it's a big part of why our galleries look the way they do.

In a private online gallery with its own link, so you can view, download, share and order prints in a few clicks.

• Personal, password-protected link for easy sharing
• Slideshows with music
• Individual and full downloads
• Prints ordered direct from the gallery
• Online for 6 months free, and can be extended

Every photograph is written to two memory cards in the camera as we shoot, then imported to our computer, two RAID hard drives and cloud storage. Your memories are never in one place.

Top-of-the-range Canon mirrorless cameras and lenses, with backup equipment always on hand:

• 2 × Canon R3 and 2 × Canon R6
• Canon RF 28–70mm F2, RF 24–70mm F2.8 and RF 70–200mm F2.8
• Canon RF 85mm F1.2, RF 35mm F1.8 and RF 100mm F2.8 Macro
• Sigma ART 105mm F1.4

Yes — LED lighting and Godox on- and off-camera flash, so your evening and reception photographs are as good as your sunset ones.

Yes. Our Luxury collection includes a luxury 8×8 wedding album, and couples who order an album usually receive it within three months of choosing their images.

Plan your ceremony so your couple portraits fall in the hour before sunset — the soft 'golden hour' light that makes Cyprus photographs glow. Approximate sunset times in Paphos (mid-month):

• January 17:00 · February 17:30 · March 18:00
• April 19:20 · May 19:45 · June and July 20:05
• August 19:40 · September 19:00 · October 18:15
• November 16:45 · December 16:40

Cyprus clocks go back on the last Sunday of October, so late-October sunsets drop to around 17:05. We'll help you build your timeline around the light.

We plan around it. Bright midday sun is unflattering and tiring, so we use shade for portraits, keep group photos short, and suggest a later ceremony in summer so the important moments meet the softer evening light. Plenty of water for everyone helps too.

Yes. Before the day we go through your plan together — travel between locations, family photos, sunset time — so the schedule works for you and for the photographs.

Usually around 15 minutes. We send a short questionnaire beforehand so your family groups are planned, and we keep things moving so your guests can get back to the drinks.

It's entirely up to you. A first look gives you a private moment together and frees up time for portraits before the ceremony, which can help in winter when sunset is early. Many couples still prefer the walk down the aisle — both work beautifully, and we'll help you decide what suits your day.

We'd gently recommend it. Asking guests to put phones away during the ceremony keeps the aisle clear of outstretched arms and means everyone is genuinely present. Your celebrant can make a short announcement, and you'll receive all the photographs from us anyway.

We aim to blend in like guests while still being able to move freely — usually darker shades and comfortable shoes. Aimie always loves to know your colour scheme.

Rain is rare in Cyprus between May and October, but most hotels and villas have a covered or indoor backup, sometimes at an extra cost to reserve. Coastal venues can be breezy in the afternoons, so we choose sheltered spots for portraits and veils. Ask your venue about its wet-weather plan when you book.

Drones are allowed in Cyprus under EU rules for registered, trained operators, but there are no-fly zones around airports, military sites, the British bases, the buffer zone and many heritage sites — and some venues don't allow them at all. Rules can change at short notice: Cyprus banned all civil drone flights in March 2026 before lifting the ban again (Cyprus Mail). Always check with your venue first.

Every church sets its own rules, usually through the priest — some restrict flash, movement near the altar, or where the photographer can stand during the service. We always ask in advance and work quietly and respectfully around the ceremony.

Yes. Two foreign nationals can marry in Cyprus with no citizenship or residency requirement, in a civil ceremony performed by a municipal Marriage Officer (Michael Chambers & Co, 2026). It's one of the simplest places in Europe for a legal destination wedding. Our civil wedding in Cyprus guide walks through the whole process.

No. There's no residency period — you just both need to apply in person at the municipality before the ceremony. In Paphos, applications are taken at least one working day before the wedding (Pafos Municipality). Most couples arrive about three working days early so there's time to sort out any document problems.

There are two routes. With ordinary notice you marry at least 15 clear days after applying (and within three months); with a special licence you can marry on any date sooner, sometimes the next working day. In 2026 Paphos charges €128.15 for ordinary notice and €281.92 for a special licence, and Limassol €128 and €282 (Pafos, Limassol). Most couples marrying from abroad use the special licence.

The municipality where your ceremony will take place. Many Cyprus municipalities merged in July 2024 (the Paphos district now has four), so check the current name and office for your venue — your venue coordinator will know. Marrying in the west of the island? Our getting married in Paphos guide covers the area.

For Paphos in 2026 each of you needs (Pafos Municipality):

• A valid passport
• A statutory declaration of single status, signed in front of a UK solicitor or notary
• A copy of your birth certificate
• A deed poll if you've changed your name
• If divorced, your final divorce order; if widowed, your late spouse's death certificate

All UK documents must carry an apostille. Requirements vary slightly between municipalities, so confirm the list with yours before you travel. Our Cyprus marriage requirements guide has the full checklist.

No. The UK doesn't issue CNIs for marriages in Commonwealth countries, and Cyprus is one. Instead you each make a statutory declaration of single status in front of a UK solicitor or notary, which is then apostilled (Ceredigion register office). Paphos requires it to be no more than three months old.

It depends on the municipality. Paphos asks for a General Register Office 'no trace' letter only from UK citizens who live in Cyprus, while Strovolos lists it for all British nationals (Pafos, Strovolos). Check with your chosen town hall.

If divorced, bring your Decree Absolute or Final Order, apostilled. If it was issued digitally, have it certified by a UK solicitor or notary (or get a sealed court copy) before it's apostilled. If widowed, bring the original death certificate of your late spouse. Some municipalities have extra requirements, so always confirm the list with yours.

An apostille is an official certificate that authenticates a public document for use abroad. UK documents are apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office. Cyprus has been part of the Hague Apostille Convention since 30 April 1973 (HCCH).

Only if they're not in Greek or English. Documents in other languages need an official translation from a sworn translator, a consulate or a competent government department (Pafos Municipality).

Yes, and it's the best way to avoid surprises. Many municipalities will review scanned copies in advance — your venue coordinator or planner can usually arrange this.

Yes — two witnesses aged 18 or over, with valid passports or ID cards, who must be present at the ceremony (Pafos Municipality). Any adult can be a witness; if you're eloping, venues and planners can often provide them.

Civil ceremonies are held in English or Greek and take around 10–15 minutes. If either of you isn't fluent in either language, an official translator is required at your cost (Strovolos Municipality).

18, with no exceptions. Cyprus abolished the old exception for 16- and 17-year-olds in its 2022–23 family-law reforms (Harris Kyriakides).

Yes — Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and public holidays are all possible, at an extra charge. Standard civil ceremonies in Paphos run Monday to Friday, 10:30–14:00, with surcharges outside those hours, and Limassol adds €130 for Saturday or after-hours ceremonies (Pafos, Limassol). Each municipality sets its own out-of-hours fee, so check yours.

It depends on the venue type. Paphos's 2026 total charges include (Pafos venues guide):

• Municipal Gallery: €281.92 (€382 out of hours)
• Beach: €482
• Private venue: €452
• Hotel or yacht: €632

Other municipalities set their own fees.

Yes, arranged through the municipality. The foreshore is public, so you'll need permission and should expect the odd passer-by; Paphos charges €482 for beach ceremonies in 2026 (Pafos venues guide). See our beach weddings in Cyprus guide.

Yes, at sites listed under Cyprus's 2025 Antiquities rules (Department of Antiquities). You apply through the municipality at least a month ahead; most sites allow up to 30 guests for a two-hour slot, charge €1,000–€1,500, and don't allow confetti, rice or petals. Kouklia's Royal Manor House, near our home, is one of the listed venues (up to 30 guests, €1,500).

On the day, from the Marriage Officer. If you'll need it abroad, it may need an apostille, which in Cyprus is issued by the Ministry of Justice (Michael Chambers & Co).

Yes — the UK recognises a marriage abroad if it was legal where it took place and would be allowed under UK law. You don't (and can't) register it in the UK or get a UK certificate; your Cyprus certificate is your proof of marriage (GOV.UK). More in our guide: is a Cyprus marriage legal in the UK?

No — travel and give notice in your current names, because your documents must match your passports. Afterwards, apply for a new passport using your marriage certificate, and don't book travel in your married name until it arrives (GOV.UK).

Yes. Only Turkey recognises the north as a state; its documents can't be apostilled and some countries won't accept them, so recognition of a marriage there can be uncertain at home. Every wedding we photograph is in the Republic of Cyprus — Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras and beyond.

Yes. Each of you brings the documents required for your own nationality, apostilled or legalised as appropriate. Non-UK couples typically need a passport, a certificate of marital status with an official English or Greek translation, and a birth certificate.

Yes, but a Catholic ceremony isn't legally binding on its own in Cyprus — it must be preceded by a civil ceremony. You'll also need permission from your home parish priest, so start about three months ahead.

Yes, Anglican weddings are legal ceremonies in Cyprus. You'll still need the municipal licence and documents, plus a baptism certificate (Visit Cyprus).

Only if at least one of you is Orthodox. The other partner must be a baptised Christian and provide a baptism certificate from their church, along with church single-status documents (Holy Bishopric of Constantia). Our church and Greek Orthodox weddings guide explains more.

Because a Cyprus civil marriage is non-religious and open to any combination of faiths, and it's legally recognised internationally. For couples who can't have a civil or interfaith marriage at home, it's a short flight to a simple, legal wedding.

Yes, and many couples do. A symbolic or blessing ceremony has no legal formalities, so you'd marry legally at home before or after your trip — the Cyprus ceremony is then the one everyone watches (GOV.UK).

Yes, and it's a popular way to do it. Many couples have a brief civil signing — at home before they travel, or in Cyprus a day or two before — and keep the ceremony everyone watches purely for the celebration. It gives you complete freedom over where and how the main ceremony happens.

Yes. A vow renewal needs no legal paperwork, and hotels, villas and beaches all host them beautifully. We'd love to photograph yours.

Yes. For a legal ceremony you'll still need two adult witnesses with ID — they can be anyone, and venues or planners can often arrange them for you. See our guide to eloping to Cyprus.

Not marry, but same-sex couples can enter a civil union (civil cohabitation), available since 9 December 2015 and registered at a District Administration office rather than the town hall (AGP Law). Requirements for non-residents vary, so confirm with the District Administration office, and check how your home country will recognise a Cyprus civil union. We warmly welcome every couple. See our same-sex weddings in Cyprus guide.

It varies enormously with guest numbers, venue and season, and there's no reliable official average for destination weddings. The biggest costs are usually the venue and food: in 2026, catering in Cyprus commonly runs from about €50 to €150 per guest (Sigmalive), and municipal fees add a few hundred euros. Ask venues for a full quote, including VAT and any ceremony set-up fee, before you compare. Our Cyprus wedding cost guide breaks it down.

The standard rate is 19%, but restaurant and catering services, including drinks, are charged at 9% (Rightax, 2026). Check whether quotes include VAT.

• Municipal fees for marrying outside the town hall or out of hours
• Translator fees and extra certified copies of your certificate
• Apostilles and solicitor fees for documents at home
• Venue ceremony set-up fees
• Deposits for ceremonies at Antiquities sites

It isn't a legal requirement — you can deal with the municipality directly. But a planner, or your venue's wedding coordinator, takes care of documents, suppliers and permits, which most couples planning from abroad find well worth it.

May, June, September and October offer warm, settled weather without the peak heat of July and August. Average highs in Paphos are about 25°C in May, 28°C in June, 31°C in August, 29°C in September and 27°C in October. See the best time to get married in Cyprus.

From June to September it barely rains at all in Paphos. Showers become more likely from late October, and November to March is the wettest period — still often sunny, but plan a covered backup.

It isn't required, but it's worth having. Check that your travel or wedding insurance explicitly covers weddings abroad, supplier failure and travel disruption, as standard policies often don't.

No, for visits of up to 90 days in any 180. Passports must have been issued within the last 10 years, be valid for at least three months after leaving Cyprus, and have a blank page (GOV.UK).

Not yet, as of October 2026. It's been found technically ready, but no date has been set for it to join, and time in Cyprus doesn't count towards Schengen's 90 days (GOV.UK). We'll update this when it changes.

Yes, if it's a valid double- or multiple-entry Schengen visa or a Schengen residence permit, for up to 90 days in 180. Single-entry visas don't count, and the exemption doesn't apply to Turkish or Azerbaijani citizens (Cyprus High Commission, London).

Whichever is closer to your venue. Paphos airport is about 20 minutes from Paphos town and suits the west of the island; Larnaca airport is 10–15 minutes from Larnaca and suits Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Protaras and Limassol. Tell guests clearly which to book — the two are well over an hour apart. Our guest information and travel guide covers transfers and accommodation.

The euro, since 2008. Cards are widely accepted. Tipping is optional — around 10% is customary in restaurants, but check whether a service charge is already on the bill.

Yes, if it's €10,000 or more. Cyprus requires a declaration when entering or leaving, including to and from other EU countries (Cyprus Customs).

No. Your own personal belongings, including rings and wedding outfits, travel with you as normal. The only rule most couples need to know is the cash declaration for €10,000 or more.

Yes. Crime against visitors is uncommon, according to the FCDO (GOV.UK). The island has been divided since 1974, but the UN-monitored buffer zone has no practical bearing on weddings in the Republic of Cyprus. Note that hire-car insurance often doesn't cover the north.

Fewer than at home — there's no reliable statistic, but planners commonly see roughly half to three-quarters of invited guests accept. Plan seating and catering around realistic numbers rather than your full invitation list.

Yes — Ibiza is our second home, and we've photographed weddings and celebrations across the island for years. See our Ibiza wedding photography page.

Generally not. Spain requires at least one of you to live in Spain, or be a Spanish national, to marry there (GOV.UK). Most couples marry legally at home and hold their ceremony in Ibiza.

For most couples, yes — and it can be every bit as moving. A symbolic or celebrant-led ceremony has no legal effect, so you complete the legal part at home before or after (GOV.UK).

Yes — Spain has allowed same-sex marriage since July 2005 (Spanish Official Gazette). The same residence rule applies, so non-resident couples usually marry at home and celebrate in Ibiza.

Beaches in Spain are public, and some Ibiza councils have refused permits for weddings on them, so most 'beach' ceremonies take place at beach clubs, restaurants or clifftop venues with their own licences. Your venue or planner will know what's allowed.

In practice, yes. Each venue's licence sets its own music cut-off, often earlier at rural or residential venues, and some councils restrict outdoor music at beach venues to before midnight. Ask every venue for its licensed finish time.

Only at a villa that's licensed or authorised for events, and every celebration must respect noise and neighbour rules. The Balearic authorities can fine illegal parties heavily (Balearic Government), so check a villa's event licence before you book. For inspiration, see the most beautiful wedding venues in Ibiza.

May, June and September. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, while September and October bring more rain and the odd storm (AEMET).

Ibiza Airport (IBZ), about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, with plenty of direct flights from the UK and Europe in season.

Only within Spain's drone rules: operators must be registered, and much of Ibiza sits near the airport's controlled airspace, which needs extra coordination (AESA).

Yes — we photograph destination weddings in Santorini, Mykonos and across the Greek islands. Get in touch with your date and island.

Yes. Non-resident couples can have a civil wedding by applying to the municipality where they'll marry (Heraklion Municipality). Confirm the exact document list with that municipality, as each sets its own.

Typically a certificate of freedom to marry from your home country and your birth certificate, both apostilled and translated into Greek; your passport; and, if previously married, a divorce or death certificate (Heraklion Municipality). UK nationals should check which certificate they need using GOV.UK.

Yes. You publish a marriage notice in a local Greek newspaper, the municipality allows time for objections, and the licence is usually issued within about a week. The licence costs €18 and is valid for six months (mitos.gov.gr).

Usually it's in Greek, so you may need an interpreter — one of your witnesses can act as interpreter (Embassy of Ireland, Athens).

Yes. Every marriage in Greece, civil or religious, must be registered at the local registry office within 40 days (Embassy of Ireland, Athens). Your planner or officiant can usually help.

Yes. Greece has allowed same-sex civil marriage since February 2024. Couples who don't live in Greece should check the documents their municipality requires, and the Orthodox Church doesn't perform same-sex weddings.

Not as non-residents: the Catholic churches on Crete, Syros, Milos and Santorini no longer marry couples who don't live in Greece (Embassy of Ireland, Athens).

It might. The meltemi blows across the Aegean from about mid-May to mid-September, strongest in the afternoons and in the Cyclades (including Santorini and Mykonos). Choose sheltered ceremony spots, secure décor and veils, and have a backup plan.

Yes. Greece has summer quiet hours (15:00–17:30 and 23:00–07:00 until the end of September), and each municipality sets its own rules for outdoor music at venues. Check your venue's licensed music hours.

Professional photography at Greek archaeological sites and monuments needs a permit from the Ministry of Culture and a fee, so wedding portraits at ancient sites must be arranged in advance.

Yes, within EU drone rules: operators must be registered in an EU state and fly within the open category's limits (EASA). Many tourist and heritage areas have extra restrictions.

For most couples from abroad, Cyprus. There's no residency requirement and no newspaper notice, the ceremony can be in English, and with a special licence you can marry within days of arriving. Spain generally requires one partner to live there, so Ibiza weddings are usually symbolic; Greece allows non-resident couples to marry but involves a newspaper notice, Greek translations and a waiting period.