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Maryellen + Ben — Laura Beach Hotel, Cyprus

Maryellen knew what she wanted and chased Ben for a good five years before he gave in. They actually knew each other for a couple of years before starting to date in 1998, so by the time they got married they had been "courting" for 19 years with three beautiful kids.

Maryellen and Ben embracing on sea rocks as waves wash around them in golden light, Paphos

How they met

The proposal

Ben got down on one knee at the Craigie Inn on Valentine's Day 2000 — a surprise for Maryellen, who couldn't believe that "Kilmarnock's own Brad Pitt" had proposed. The ring is a square diamond with diamond clusters surrounding it.

The dress and groom's outfit

An Essence wedding dress with a sweetheart top, diamond belt, beautiful layers of soft tulle and a soft veil to finish the look.

The groom wore a highland granite-grey kilt with a white shirt and silver/grey cravat.

Finishing touches

A gorgeous pink and ivory flower theme by Paper Flowers Cyprus — every finishing touch was spot on.

Row of bridal shoes in glitter, ivory and blush pink lined up beneath a window

The wedding day

"Amazing from start to finish — more than we ever dreamed."

Favourite part of the day

Every minute of it. After 19 years and three kids, they cherished every second of the wedding. Having all close family and friends there meant the world to them. They left an empty chair at the front for Maryellen's beloved mum Ellen, who sadly passed away. The beautiful Cyprus setting was a highlight, but the favourite part was finally tying the knot with her best friend and soulmate.

Why Laura Beach Hotel

The beach setting at Laura Beach Hotel sold it for them — right on the sand, with a sunset view each evening.

Trash The Dress

A trash-the-dress shoot by Nick and Aimie — Ben was a bit reluctant at first, but they had so much fun. It was really romantic, ending in the sea.

Wedding dress hanging from a tree branch in the hotel gardens at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos

Advice for other couples

"Don't stress and enjoy every second of the wedding."

On working with Beziique

"Nick and Aimie are the most laid-back couple I've met — they totally rock. From the moment we met them, they felt like they were our friends."

Suppliers

  • Photographer: Nick and Aimie — Beziique
  • Florist: Paper Flowers Cyprus

A thank you to Paper Flowers for the beautiful evening venue, and to Laura Beach for their hard work.

White hotel building framed by palms and gardens at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Pastel bouquet of pink, peach and cream roses with sparkling brooches
Black-and-white photo of bridal hair styling reflected in a round mirror
Flower girl in a white robe gazing up at the bridal gown hanging by the window
Makeup artist holding a blush palette while doing the bride's makeup
Black-and-white photo of the bride in her robe having her hair styled, seen through a doorway
Black-and-white photo of a tattooed man bending to greet a young girl at a doorway
Bride in a white robe having her hair pinned by friends during getting ready
Flower girl holding the bride's hands as her hair is finished
Black-and-white photo of the men getting ready in kilts in a hotel room
Close-up of hands fastening silver cufflinks on a white shirt
Groom in shirt and tie reading a card from the bride
Man in a kilt and grey tie laughing with a drink while getting ready
Bride smiling in her robe as bridesmaids help with her hair
Black-and-white photo of the bride's mother and flower girl getting ready together
Bride and bridesmaids in floral robes raising glasses of fizz
Bride in her robe and veil smiling up at her gown hanging by the window
Bride and flower girl looking at the wedding dress and a small tulle dress hanging by the window
Mother helping the flower girl into her full white tulle dress
Black-and-white photo of bridesmaids lacing the back of the bride's gown by the window
Smiling bride adjusting her long veil with a bridesmaid behind her
Flower girl with a pearl headband holding a basket of pink petals beside pastel bouquets
Bridesmaid in a sequinned blush dress smiling at the bride
Soft close-up of the bride's face through her sheer veil
Bridesmaid fastening the bride's sparkly shoe beneath her gown
Flower girl fluffing out the bride's tulle skirt
Bride holding her pastel bouquet in window light, framed by a dark curtain
Bride in a strapless gown and veil smiling down at her bouquet
Bride by the window with her bouquet, wide shot framed by a curtain
Bride bending to kiss the flower girl in a bright window
Turquoise sea and rocky coastline seen through reeds near Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Ceremony chairs with white covers set on the sand, seen beneath a tree at Laura Beach Hotel
Gazebo, white chairs and a floral LOVE sign set up by the sea at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Men in kilts walking across the sandy ceremony area by the sea
Close-up of a kilt and silver sporran with a grey waistcoat
Bride walking along a garden path between palms to the ceremony
Guests seated before the seaside gazebo awaiting the ceremony at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Bride walking down a green garden path with men in kilts and the flower girl
Bride escorted down white steps beneath a tree by two men in kilts
Groom in a kilt and grey waistcoat waiting with groomsmen at the seaside gazebo
Bride and groom at the flower-draped gazebo before seated guests by the sea
Maryellen and Ben smiling at each other during the ceremony at the gazebo
Groom grinning at the bride as guests look on during the ceremony
Groom laughing as he slides on the ring beside the smiling bride
Maryellen and Ben's first kiss under the blossom-trimmed gazebo as guests cheer
Young guest in a kilt grinning in the front row during the ceremony
Close-up of a glass of fizz being poured beside a tartan kilt
Guests showering the newlyweds with confetti in front of the gazebo by the sea
Bride and groom signing the register at a table inside the gazebo
Sandy terrace and white railings overlooking the sea at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Bride and groom with cheering family and kilted guests arms raised on the sand
Couple kissing beside a giant floral LOVE sign with the sea behind
Bride's veil billowing in the breeze as she stands with the groom under trees
Couple kissing as her long veil floats across the frame in the sea breeze
Couple kissing beneath a blossom arch, framed by a lace parasol
Groom kneeling to give the flower girl a gift beneath a floral arch
Groom placing a ring on the flower girl's finger
Floral LOVE sign and crystal centrepieces on the reception terrace at Laura Beach Hotel, Paphos
Mr and Mrs signs with pink roses on the top table
Maryellen and Ben on a curved hotel staircase beside a stone sphere, the groom in his kilt
Looking down through the hotel atrium to the couple on a lower balcony
Couple seen from far below through a cross-shaped wooden atrium roof
Bride and groom embracing among rocks and greenery in warm sunset light
Ben kissing Maryellen among the rocks at golden hour, her bouquet in hand
Bride and groom standing before a wall of dense green ivy
Couple embracing beside rocks and ivy, her train spread on the ground
Smiling Maryellen and Ben posing against green foliage, groom in waistcoat and kilt
Bride's veil lifting in the breeze as the couple stand among rocks at sunset
Diamond engagement ring and wedding bands balanced on a rock among leaves
Couple kissing as he dips her in sparkling shallow sea water
Bride in a flowing white dress kissing the groom as spray rises from the sea
Couple standing on a rock ledge as a wave sprays up behind them
Wave crashing beside the couple as they pose on wet rocks at the shoreline
Couple laughing as a wave bursts behind them on the rocks
Couple embracing waist-deep in the sea, the bride in a flowing white dress
Bride leading the groom by the hand into the waves
Black-and-white photo of the couple kissing in the sea as waves roll in
Ben and Maryellen embracing in the sea with sunlight glinting on the water
Close-up of the couple about to kiss, backlit by the low sun over the sea
Couple holding hands as they wade into the sea at sunset
Couple embracing in the surf, the bride in a sparkly wedding dress
Bride lifting her wet hair as the groom holds her among the waves at sunset
Couple embracing in the sea at sunset, the sun low over the water
Couple lying together at the water's edge as waves wash over them
Black-and-white photo of the couple lying in the surf on the beach
Bride holding her bouquet beside the groom leaning on a vintage white car at sunset at Liopetro, Cyprus
Couple standing in the lit doorway of Hedsor House at night, windows glowing gold
Bride and groom walking hand in hand along a white arched colonnade at Anassa, Cyprus
Silhouette of bride raising her bouquet beside the groom against a deep blue sunset at Minthis, Paphos
Double exposure of a couple's faces over their silhouettes holding hands at sunset, Wokefield Park
Bride and groom laughing under a shower of confetti with guests at Liopetro, Cyprus
Couple framed in a doorway amid sparkling lights beneath a starry night sky at Liopetro, Kouklia
Groom twirling Charlene along a path through golden grass at Liopetro, Kouklia
Silhouette of the couple with the bride's veil flowing against an orange sunset at Alassos, Cyprus
Maryellen and Ben embracing among the waves at sunset, Paphos
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