As soon as possible after you have booked your wedding with us you need to obtain the following documents. You are responsible for obtaining the required documents which are:

1. A full Birth Certificate: The short version is not acceptable.
2. Decree Absolute: If either party is divorced a certified copy of the decree is required and must have a coloured Court Stamp.
3. Death Certificate: If either party is a widow/widower.
4. Adoption Certificate: necessary if either of the parties is adopted.
5. Deed Poll Certificate: If either party has changed his/her name by Deed Poll written proof must be obtained. The documentation must state the following:
Full name of Solicitors practice.
Full address of Solicitors practice.
Signature of Solicitor witnessing the name change.
Name, in bold, of Solicitor witnessing the name change.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE EITHER THE ORIGINALS OR CERTIFIED COPIES. PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

IMPORTANT: a 10 year passport is required and must be valid for at least 3 months after your return date to the UK. If you hold a non-UK passport please notify us at the time you submit your booking form. We do NOT need to receive your passport before you travel date but please remember to bring it with you!!

If either of you will be under 18 at the time of your marriage you must have written parental permission on the Wedding Booking/Application form.
 

CIVIL WEDDINGS

Since all paperwork is processed once you are here in Cyprus with us you must remember to bring with you those original documents from the above list that are required by your individual circumstances. We will arrange for you to make affidavits declaring your freedom to marry when you get here. This is much cheaper than having the documents prepared by a solicitor in the UK.

CHURCH WEDDINGS

Anglican: You must bring with you the appropriate documentation from the list above.

Prior to your wedding you will be interviewed by the person who will conduct the service in order that they may satisfy themselves that you reasons for getting married are the right ones!

For weddings in some locations/resorts at least one of you must have a baptism/christening certificate. We will inform you of the requirement should you chose to marry in one of these locations.


Roman Catholic: The church will only conduct weddings if neither party has been Divorced. You must inform your local priest of you intent to marry abroad. He will then view both birth certificates and confirm to you what, if any, further documentation is needed.

NOTE: Catholic Church Weddings in Cyprus must be preceded by a Civil Ceremony.

Orthodox Church: Orthodox Church Weddings can only be arranged provided either Bride or Groom is Greek Orthodox and if both have been Baptised. Documentation requirements vary so we will advise you what is needed at time of booking.