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Alex & Anthony — Vasilias Wedding Photographer, Cyprus

Alex and Anthony were the last couple to marry in our Cyprus destination wedding season of 2016. They got married at the very beautiful Vasilias Nikoklis Inn, which nestles in the sweeping valley of Diarizos, where goats are still herded and are sometimes the only traffic jams in the area. It feels like time itself has held back the hands of the clock when you arrive at this venue.

Alex and Anthony embracing under a starry Milky Way sky in the hills near Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Carved stone sign for Vasilias Nikoklis Inn Hotel framed by greenery

Palm fronds and bright bougainvillea in the gardens of Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Beautiful images by Beziique

This is true Cyprus, traditional Cyprus — a very sweet inn, family-owned and run, with a team of staff as warm as the Cyprus sun. If you are looking for venue inspiration that is truly Cypriot, then look no further than Vasilias.

Getting ready

Alex and her bridesmaids got ready at the venue. It is perfectly set up to hold weddings, with dedicated rooms for bridal preparation. Alex had one of the most beautiful and unusual bespoke one-of-a-kind dresses we have seen for a very long time as destination wedding photographers. Beautiful floral designs and handmade fabric flowers adorned the gown by Mia Sposa. She looked simply amazing. Her bridal bouquet was supplied by Aliki Flowershop and her hair and makeup were done by Renoir.

Stone guesthouse with wooden balconies at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn under blue sky

Wooden "To Wedding" arrow sign among pink oleanders

Floral welcome board for Alex and Anthony's wedding in Greek and English beside a flowering shrub

The ceremony

It was a very lovely ceremony and it was obvious to us that the couple were head over heels in love. Traditional Cypriot music was played as the guests gathered. Anthony looked dapper in his suit and he could not take his eyes off his beautiful wife-to-be as she walked into the ceremony courtyard to greet him at the altar. Vows were exchanged. Rings were exchanged. Love and laughter filled the air.

Portraits and reception

After the group shots, we whisked the couple away to the fields nearby for their couple shoot and took some amazing pictures as the sun faded. The day ended with a gorgeous meal, funny speeches and a spectacular night-time wedding photography shot under the Milky Way and stars. Thank you for choosing us as your Paphos wedding photographer for the day.

Pink paper fan decoration and pompoms hanging among the trees

Bridesmaid having her make-up applied while getting ready

Bride in a floral robe laughing with her make-up artist in a rustic room

Suppliers

Venue: Vasilias Nikoklis Inn
Bride's Dress: Mia Sposa
Florist: Aliki Flowershop
Hair & Makeup: Renoir

Bride in a floral robe having lipstick applied by the make-up artist

Pink glitter heels with jewelled straps among scattered petals

Lilac bridesmaid dresses hanging in a row on a wooden rail

Floral wedding gown hanging in the courtyard, glimpsed through pink blossom

Pink-and-white floral wedding gown hanging under the vine pergola at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Close-up of the soft pink fabric flowers adorning the wedding dress

Sparkling pink glitter bridal heels with jewelled ankle straps

Close-up of a jewelled heel strap and the inside of a pink bridal shoe

Diamond stud earrings nestled in the centre of a pink fabric flower

Pink fabric bridal flowers laid among delicate blossom on a dark table

Bride and a bridesmaid in matching floral robes on the inn's veranda

Sparkling rosé being poured into flutes beside a bowl of fruit

Bridal party getting ready, a young girl having her hair done in the bedroom

Bride checking her make-up in a hand mirror by the window

Bride's long curls being styled as a bridesmaid in a floral robe waits

Tabby cat curled up asleep on the bed during bridal preparations

Bride in a floral robe as a friend brings in pastel bouquets

Bride admiring her bouquet of blush and peach roses

Pink fabric flowers being pinned into the bride's hair beside her veil

Bride in a floral "Bride" robe smiling at her make-up artist

Bride in a pink floral robe as her hair is finished, framed by a doorway

Bridesmaid in lilac with a guest in lace and a fascinator on the veranda

Vintage cream Bedford bus decorated with ribbons arriving at Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Chrome Bedford badge and white ribbon on the front of the vintage wedding bus

Smiling driver at the wheel of the vintage Bedford bus

Musician playing a Cypriot laouto beside a violinist

Violinist and laouto player performing traditional music in the courtyard

Glass drinks dispenser of lemonade with floating flowers on a bougainvillea-covered table

Groom in a blue suit kissing his best man on the cheek under the bunting

Groom in a blue suit and pink bow tie standing in the ivy-covered archway

Groom standing beside the weathered Vasilias Nikoklis Inn Hotel sign

Groom and groomsmen in blue suits posing in the stone entrance of Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Woven heart decorations on white-draped ceremony chairs in the sunny garden

Guest in a fascinator helping the bride into her floral gown

Bride in a floral gown and veil seen from behind, reflected in a bedroom mirror

Guest in a lace dress and pink fascinator laughing in the bridal suite

Bride in her veil opening a small ring box by the window

Bridesmaids in lilac covering their mouths in delight as they see the bride

Older man in a navy suit stepping through the doorway to see the bride

Bride in a floral gown walked through the lantern-hung pergola towards the ceremony

Smiling groom beside the celebrant holding a wooden-covered ceremony book under paper pompoms

Bridesmaids in lilac walking down the grassy aisle past the waiting groom

Flower girl and page boy walking down the aisle as the groom watches

Bride in a floral mermaid gown walked down the aisle towards the groom

Groom turning to greet the bride at the top of the aisle in the inn's garden

Garden ceremony glimpsed through a dark foreground silhouette

Wide view of the outdoor ceremony beneath trees hung with paper pompoms

Bride and groom facing each other in a burst of sunlight during the vows

Groom placing the ring on the bride's finger in the garden ceremony

Close-up of hands during the ring exchange, floral gown and navy suit

Groom smiling as he slides on the bride's ring beneath pink pompoms

Bride and groom embracing after the ceremony, glimpsed past a wooden trellis

Bride in a floral gown signing the register beside a bouquet of pink roses

Groom laughing as he signs the register next to the bride

Newlyweds kissing as guests shower them with confetti in the garden

Guest in tears of joy hugging the bride after the ceremony

Groom kissing a toddler's cheek as guests congratulate the couple

Bride and groom kissing beneath tall trees by the draped ceremony arch

Alex and Anthony standing together under towering eucalyptus trees

Couple kissing in the ivy-covered stone archway of Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Bottles of KEO beer chilling on ice in a round tub, seen from above

Guitarist and laouto player performing in the inn's stone courtyard

Platter of fresh salad with red pepper, green beans and crumbled feta

Smiling chef preparing food in the inn's kitchen

Pink and lilac paper lanterns and bunting hanging from the pergola

Cat peeking between wine glasses on a reception table

Reception tables dressed in lilac beneath lanterns under the vine pergola

Rustic wreath of dried flowers and burlap hanging on a wooden door

Lace-wrapped guest book tied with ribbon resting among ferns

Bride in her floral gown sitting on stone steps with a bridesmaid and toddler

Toddler in a waistcoat playing on white gravel at the reception

Photos of the couple pegged on a string line across the reception room

Bridesmaid in lilac holding a toddler behind an old window frame of ivy and flowers

Bride in a floral gown embracing the groom on a shady woodland path

Bride and groom touching foreheads in warm afternoon light

Couple standing together beyond a weathered wooden fence among trees

Groom kissing the bride's forehead as she holds her bouquet among the trees

Bride and groom in a green field as the sun sets behind them

Groom kissing the bride's forehead in a field at sunset, bouquet in hand

Couple kissing in a golden glowing field at sunset in the Paphos countryside

Bride and groom embracing in a leafy green field in evening light

Groom laughing as he walks through the field with the bride behind him

Bride and groom walking hand in hand down a dirt track, her floral train trailing

Couple touching foreheads as the sun sets through the trees behind them

Groom dipping the bride against a vivid twilight sky

Guests mingling along the lantern-lit pergola before dinner

Long reception tables under fairy lights, softly blurred through leaves

Tiered white wedding cake behind floral LOVE letters at dusk

Bride and groom laughing together at the top table during speeches

Two groomsmen in waistcoats giving a speech, one in sunglasses, beneath bunting

Groom covering his face in embarrassment as the bride laughs during the speeches

Groom leaning in to kiss the bride at the top table as the best man stands by

Bride and groom embracing beneath the Milky Way in the hills near Vasilias Nikoklis Inn

Bride and groom's first dance in the courtyard, surrounded by guests at night

Groom laughing with the bride during their first dance as guests watch

Guests packing the dance floor in the courtyard under bunting

Couple kissing in the illuminated ivy-covered archway of Vasilias Nikoklis Inn at night

Bride with her bouquet beside a vintage white convertible as the groom leans on it at Liopetro, Kouklia

Jade and Ian silhouetted in the glowing doorway of Hedsor House at night

Jade and Peter walking hand in hand along the white arched colonnade at Anassa

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

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

Laughing bride and groom showered with confetti after the ceremony at Liopetro, Kouklia

Charlene and Ben dancing on a quiet country road near Liopetro, Kouklia

Couple silhouetted on a ridge against a fiery sunset, the bride's veil streaming, at Alassos

Alex and Anthony under a starry night sky and the Milky Way above the Paphos hills