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Kaye and Matt — Minthis Hills, Cyprus

Minthis Hills has it all for Cyprus wedding photography. The venue sits on its own world-class golf course and grounds in a peaceful location near Paphos, combining traditional values and influences with the best in modern touches. As a Paphos wedding photographer, it's relaxing and refreshing — a place that makes your heart beat, and where we're getting married too.

Kaye and Matt in the lobby of Minthis Hills, Tsada, among hanging teal sphere sculptures

Infinity pool overlooking the Paphos coastline at Minthis Hills

Cypress trees and gardens looking down towards Paphos from the hills at Tsada

The venue

The decorations

Gorgeous white floral arches and stunning white and green arrangements dotted the venue. Elegant white chairs with simple white organza touches were set out for guests. An air of simple elegance created the setting for Kaye and Matt's "I do" moment.

The preparations

Kaye began the preparations for her special day with her mother and bridesmaids at the elegant Virdi Villa. First came hair and makeup for all the girls, and then her mother helped her into her wedding dress — a simply stunning gown with really pretty beading on a voile panel across her décolletage and a simple, plain skirt. Her bridesmaids complemented her perfectly in their lilac dresses, with simple hand-tied posies of mixed white roses and foliage. Her father was very emotional when he saw her. Kaye looked simply radiant.

Navy suit jacket on a personalised white wooden hanger

Engraved "Groom" boxes beside pine cones on a dark table

Gold pocket watch with a skeleton dial among pine cones

Matt got ready with his groomsmen and best man in another villa not too far away. There were nerves and laughter. He looked lovely in his blue suit — very dapper.

The ceremony

As guests gathered and took their places, Matt nervously waited with his best man, anxious and excited to see Kaye for the very first time as a bride. She walked down the aisle on her father's arm and, when she saw Matt, a huge smile erupted on her face and the ceremony began. Rings were exchanged and promises made — a very touching ceremony. A whirlwind of confetti was thrown at the couple as their guests cheered them on as the new Mr and Mrs Dodson.

The bridal portraits

We whisked Kaye and Matt off after the group photographs and took them around the grounds. There were gorgeous blue skies and a perfect sunset on their wedding day. The light was truly magical for this part of the day — one of our favourite parts of any wedding, having the couple alone to create lasting and beautiful memories.

Wedding bands resting on the scales of a pine cone

Row of tan brogues with white ties tucked inside, lined up for the groomsmen

Black-and-white photo of the groom laughing as a friend fastens his cufflinks

The reception

Time for the wedding breakfast. The setup was simple and stylish, with clean white china and crystal glasses. Centrepieces of white flowers and foliage adorned each table. Kaye and Matt's wedding cake was a single tier. The food was really tasty and everyone seemed to enjoy it. There were speeches and the cake cutting. While guests finished their desserts we took the couple off for a sunset shoot in and around the venue.

The evening

The party — Kaye and Matt's wedding finished with lots of dancing and fun. It was truly an amazing night.

This is a stunning wedding photography venue in Cyprus. The staff at Minthis went above and beyond to make us feel welcome as always. Kaye and Matt would like to thank all the suppliers who made their amazing day so special and unique to them.

Friend helping the groom with his tie in front of a wooden door

Groom and groomsmen getting ready, reflected in a large mirror

Groom buttoning his white shirt by a sunny window

Laughing baby in a coral T-shirt sitting on a sofa

Groom in a navy waistcoat smiling in an open doorway

Groom and groomsmen in navy suits standing in a white arched hallway

Groom clowning around in novelty glasses while getting ready

Groom spraying aftershave in front of a mirror, dressed in a navy suit

Stone villa with white balconies against a bright blue sky at Minthis Hills

Black-and-white photo of the hairdresser spraying the bride's updo

Black-and-white photo of a toddler in a knitted top looking at the camera

Bride in her veil smiling as she gets ready in a bright villa bedroom

Bride putting in her earrings with her hair pinned up

Photo memory charms tied to the stem of a white rose bouquet

Sapphire and diamond engagement ring resting on white roses

Wedding dress hanging high in a bright double-height villa room

Lace bodice of the wedding gown on a hanger against white wardrobes

Bridesmaids' and bride's shoes lined up beneath lilac dresses

Silver Jimmy Choo sandals against the blue of the swimming pool

Silver strappy heels and a pearl-beaded clutch bag by the pool

Black-and-white photo of a guest adjusting an older man's tie

Bride fastening the back of the flower girl's white dress

Black-and-white photo of a bridesmaid buttoning the bride's gown

Bride in her gown and veil standing by billowing white curtains

Close-up of the bride holding a bouquet of white and blush roses with eucalyptus

Bride glancing over her shoulder by the window, bouquet in hand

Older man in a navy suit stepping into the room to see the bride

Man in a navy suit overcome with emotion on seeing the bride in her gown

Rolling green golf course and olive trees at Minthis Hills under summer clouds

Aerial view of the old stone monastery among cypress trees at Minthis Hills

Aerial view of the Minthis Hills estate, golf course and countryside near Tsada

Jar of white roses hanging from a tree on ribbons

White wooden "Wedding" arrow sign hanging in the greenery

Stone bell tower of the old monastery at Minthis Hills against blue sky

Ceremony chairs set out in the monastery courtyard, framed by a stone arch at Minthis Hills

Lilac order-of-service cards for Kaye and Matt in a white wicker basket

Harpist playing in the stone courtyard before the ceremony

Groom in a navy suit and sunglasses greeting guests under the trees

Harpist performing beside the old stone walls of the monastery

Guests seated in the monastery courtyard awaiting the bride at Minthis Hills

Baby in a pushchair watching the ceremony preparations

Guest in a navy suit chatting with a young girl in a white dress before the ceremony

Guests gathered beneath the arched cloisters of the monastery courtyard

Bridesmaid in lilac holding a white rose bouquet as she waits to walk in

Smiling bridesmaid in lilac with her bouquet, a hand waving in the foreground

Flower girl in white smiling between bridesmaids in lilac

Two bridesmaids in lilac smiling with white rose bouquets

Priest in white vestments holding a blue book beneath the trees

White Mercedes wedding car driving up the tree-lined track

Bride in her veil looking out of the wedding car window as she arrives

Bride seated in the white wedding car with the door open, bouquet in her lap

Groomsmen opening the old wooden gates of the monastery courtyard at Minthis Hills

Two groomsmen in navy waistcoats walking down the stone path towards the ceremony

Groom in a navy three-piece suit smiling beside the priest as he waits for the bride

Bride walking through the monastery gates on the arm of a man in a navy suit

Bride walked down the petal-strewn aisle in the monastery courtyard as guests stand

Bride being handed to the groom at the front of the courtyard ceremony

Black-and-white photo of the couple before the floral-framed monastery door, guests seated either side

Priest reading as the bride and groom stand before him with the best man

Wide view of the courtyard ceremony beside the old stone monastery chapel at Minthis Hills

Bride and groom holding hands during the vows, glimpsed through leaves

Priest leading the ceremony beneath the arched cloisters of the monastery

Guests seated before the stone chapel with its floral-garlanded doorway

Priest gesturing as he reads from the order of service during the ceremony

Close-up of the ring exchange as the groom holds the service booklet

Bride and groom at the floral-framed chapel door, seen through foliage

Couple's first kiss before the arched chapel door, framed by soft greenery

Kaye and Matt signing the register at a table before the chapel's wooden door

Groom kissing the bride beneath the arches after the ceremony at Minthis Hills

Bridesmaid in lilac hugging the groom as guests offer congratulations

Bride smiling at a baby held by a guest after the ceremony

Groom crouching to hug a young boy in the courtyard after the ceremony

Bride kissing a small child held by an older guest in a navy suit

Young boy pretending to take photos with a large camera

Bride and groom smiling by the wooden staircase of the monastery courtyard

Couple embracing beside weathered wooden shutters, soft lavender in the foreground

Groom holding the bride close, framed by blurred lavender and stone walls

Bride and groom about to kiss, a white rose bouquet against his shoulder

Bride and groom standing in a pine wood in warm afternoon light at Minthis Hills

Couple among tall pine trees with long shadows across the needle-covered ground

Groom with his hand on the bride's shoulder among olive trees

Bride in a fitted gown with a long train beside the groom among olive trees

Aerial view of Minthis Hills golf course and the hills beyond Tsada

Drone view over green fairways and cypress trees towards the old monastery

Aerial view of the Minthis Hills clubhouse and winding roads through the golf course

Overhead drone view of guests gathered on the lawn for the drinks reception

Row of red, rosé and white wine glasses lined up for the reception

Vintage "Traditional Ice Cream" sign on a bicycle cart with a chalk heart

Bride and groom beside the traditional ice cream bicycle cart on the lawn

Young boy playing by a wooden board game on the reception lawn

Guests on the lawn at Minthis Hills beneath a dramatic cloudy sky, hills beyond

Kaye and Matt's table plan on a glass shelf against a stone wall, with Champagne

Glasses of rosé Champagne and canapés on the polished bar of the Minthis Hills restaurant

Reception room at Minthis Hills set with white chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows

Round tables dressed with white and blush flowers in the timber-ceilinged dining room

Close-up of a reception table with rose centrepiece, glassware and white Chiavari chairs

Acrylic "One" table number above white hydrangeas, roses and ferns

Place setting with silver cutlery, a lilac name card and a folded napkin

Wedding cake with a "Kaye & Matt" topper behind glowing candles, softly blurred

Bottle of Drappier Champagne chilling in an ice bucket, seen from above

Bride and groom in the Minthis Hills lobby among teal sphere sculptures and a stone staircase

Black-and-white photo of guests standing as the newlyweds enter the dining room

Bride and groom posing behind their white cake with a "Kaye & Matt" topper

Couple cutting the white wedding cake together, laughing

Bride and groom toasting with Champagne beside their wedding cake

Black-and-white photo of the couple listening to speeches at the top table

Black-and-white photo of guests laughing and giving a thumbs-up during the speeches

Man in a navy waistcoat giving a speech as the bride smiles beside him

Groom giving his speech into a microphone beside the bride at the top table

Long view of the candlelit dining room during the reception at Minthis Hills

Bride and groom's first dance, her long veil trailing across the floor

Kaye and Matt's first dance beneath the timber-beamed ceiling at Minthis Hills

Black-and-white photo of guests crowding the dance floor

Guests dancing under coloured lights in the Minthis Hills restaurant

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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

Bride and groom framed by teal sphere sculptures and a stone staircase in the Minthis Hills lobby, Tsada