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Katie & Paul — Minthis Hills, Cyprus

Katie and Paul had their Cyprus wedding at the Minthis Hills Resort in Paphos, set across acres of private gardens and open spaces, with sweeping vistas across the rolling hills and greens of one of Cyprus's premier golf courses. It is a venue we know well as Paphos wedding photographers.

Katie and Paul silhouetted on the golf course lawn at sunset, with Minthis Hills text overlay

Black-and-white shot of a bridesmaid having her hair styled at a hotel dressing table

A marriage made at Minthis Hills

Getting ready

Katie and her bridesmaids got ready at the Alexander The Great Hotel in Paphos. With dark hair swept up in an elegant updo, a diamante headband and a mermaid dress in fluffy white chiffon, she looked like a true princess.

Black-and-white view of a bridesmaid's hair being pinned as she sits by a mirror

Wedding dress hanging between stone pillars with palm trees and sea beyond

Black-and-white shot of the groom and groomsmen dressing by a bright window

Ceremony and reception

The ceremony was held in the rustic chapel courtyard at Minthis Hills, with white chairs laid out in a semi-circle for family and friends. The soulful sound of the saxophone filled the warm Cyprus air as vows and rings were exchanged with love, laughter, tears and joy. It was a perfect sunny day and the light danced between the branches of the trees that filled the courtyard.

We then took the couple onto the grounds for bride and groom portraits as the sun slowly burned over the horizon. Back at the evening do, crystal glasses and candelabra sparkled in the setting sun, and after the wedding breakfast the party continued into the evening.

Black-and-white shot of groomsmen helping the groom with his bow tie and buttonhole

Black-and-white close-up of the bride's eye make-up being applied beneath her tiara

Make-up artist applying eyeliner to the bride, who wears a sparkling tiara

So much fun and laughter filled this special day. Champagne was flowing and dancing was merry. The whole day was just so amazing, and such an honour to be their destination wedding photographers. This is a venue we loved so much, we chose it as our own wedding venue.

Thank you so much for having us along to capture your very special day — we really hope you love your photos as much as we loved your day.

Aimie & Nick xx

Bride in a white robe having her make-up done in a sunlit hotel room

Black-and-white shot of bridesmaids lacing up the back of the bride's strapless gown

Close-up of hands lacing the corset back of the wedding dress

Black-and-white close-up of the bride's tulle skirt and corset being adjusted

Diptych of the bride in her strapless gown and tiara, posing hand on hip

Bride in her strapless gown and veil posing in a hotel bedroom

Bride in her gown and tiara framed by soft white curtains

Black-and-white shot of a guest in a wide hat fixing her look in a bathroom mirror

Stone bell tower beneath leafy branches and blue sky at Minthis Hills

Monastery courtyard set with white chairs and a small altar for the ceremony at Minthis Hills

Rows of white folding chairs on the flagstone courtyard ready for the ceremony

Monastery courtyard with white chairs and an altar table seen from a balcony, Minthis Hills

Guests in hats and suits mingling in the courtyard before the ceremony

Smiling guest in a feathered fascinator chatting with the priest holding a green book

Groom in a white tuxedo jacket waiting by a weathered wooden door

Vintage car driving up a dusty tree-lined track towards the venue

Bride in her veil and tiara smiling from the back seat of the wedding car

Man in a bow tie smiling through the window of the vintage wedding car

Woman in a gold lace dress glancing out of the wedding car window

Black-and-white shot of the bride being helped out of a vintage car

Black-and-white view of bridesmaids fluffing the bride's skirt beside the car

Groom waiting at the front as guests in fascinators sit in the courtyard

Saxophonist playing on the arched upper balcony of the monastery courtyard

Stone path leading through a gateway in the monastery grounds, soft foliage in front

Groom watching his bride approach, seen past blurred guests' hats

Sunlight flaring through trees as the bridal party gathers at the gateway

Bride arriving at the arched gateway in hazy sunlight through the trees

Groom and best man turning to see the bride, with guests and page boys behind

Bride entering through the stone gateway with her father, framed by greenery

Bride walking into the courtyard through leafy trees on her father's arm

Black-and-white shot of the bride arriving at the altar beside the groom and priest

Ceremony in the stone monastery courtyard framed by white wicker lanterns, Minthis Hills

Wide view of the courtyard ceremony seen through dark foliage, Minthis Hills

Black-and-white shot of the father bringing the veiled bride to the groom and priest

Black-and-white shot of the father lifting the bride's veil at the altar

Bride looking down beneath her sheer veil during the ceremony

Groom in a white tuxedo jacket beaming at his bride during the ceremony

Low view down the aisle between wicker lanterns to the couple at the altar

Black-and-white shot of the couple holding hands as they exchange vows

Couple at the altar glimpsed past a blurred guest, stone wall behind

Black-and-white shot of the bride wiping away a tear during the vows

Black-and-white shot of the bride gazing at her groom during the ceremony

Priest blessing the smiling bride and groom in the arched courtyard

Ceremony in front of the old stone chapel seen through a stone archway, Minthis Hills

Bride and groom holding hands before the chapel's wooden doors

Black-and-white shot of the newlyweds walking back down the aisle as guests applaud

Newlyweds smiling together, framed by blurred tree trunks

Couple embracing on the green lawn among olive trees and hills, Minthis Hills

Bride and groom smiling in an olive grove in front of an old gatehouse

Couple holding each other beneath olive trees at Minthis Hills

Rolling lawns and stone houses among trees at Minthis Hills, Paphos

Golf course greens and stone villas bathed in evening light at Minthis Hills

Wide view of the Minthis Hills clubhouse across the fairway under a cloudy sky

Man speaking into a microphone on the terrace as guests gather on the lawn at sunset

Guest in a grey suit giving a speech into a microphone at the reception

Guests and children in golden backlight on the hillside at sunset, Minthis Hills

Reception tables with crystal candelabras and glassware by tall windows

Tall white wedding cake covered in sugar roses beside silver candelabras

Katie and Paul kissing beside large Minthis Hills letters on the lawn at sunset

Bride and groom kissing behind giant balloons reflected in a dark pool at sunset

Bride and groom dancing their way into the reception between long glowing tables

Guests in fascinators applauding as the newlyweds enter the candlelit reception

Couple entering the reception hall under a wooden ceiling as guests cheer

Groom in a white tuxedo jacket and bride waving as they enter the reception

Bride and groom on the dance floor seen through glowing candelabras

Bride dancing among guests between tall silver candelabras

Guests crowding the dance floor around the newlyweds at the reception

Black-and-white shot of the groom and guests dancing in a circle around the bride

Packed dance floor with the bride and groom celebrating among their guests

Diamond engagement ring and wedding band resting on a black stone in low light

Two smiling female guests, one in a striped dress and fascinator, holding drinks

Groom giving his speech in front of a stone wall as guests listen at the top table

Black-and-white shot of a laughing guest in a fascinator pointing during the speeches

Guest in a bow tie laughing and gesturing at the reception table

Best man with a microphone resting a hand on the groom's head during his speech

Guests at candlelit tables listening to speeches, seen through blurred crystal

Bride smiling as she listens to the speeches, framed by soft bokeh

Bridesmaid in a cream dress giving a speech in the reception hall

Bride reading her own speech into a microphone at the reception

Top table laughing during speeches, seen past a blurred candelabra

Older guest in a black fascinator smiling as a man reads a speech beside her

Black-and-white view of guests applauding in the candlelit reception room

Father of the bride reading his speech beside a lit candelabra

Katie and Paul's first dance on the lawn between cold sparkler fountains at night

Silhouetted bride and groom about to kiss against the warm glow of the venue at night

Bride beside a white vintage convertible as the groom leans on it at sunset, Liopetro

Jade and Ian beneath the floodlit entrance of Hedsor House at night, UK

Jade and Peter walking hand in hand along a white vaulted corridor at Anassa, Cyprus

Emily and Chris silhouetted against a blue and orange sunset sky, bouquet raised, at Minthis, Paphos

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

Bride and groom laughing as guests shower them with confetti at Liopetro, Kouklia

Couple framed in a doorway under the Milky Way, surrounded by glowing bokeh lights, Liopetro

Charlene and Ben twirling on a country lane between dry grass at Liopetro, Kouklia

Bride and groom silhouetted against a fiery sunset, her long veil flowing, at Alassos