Aelia Wedding Photography
Tucked into the countryside near Nicosia, Aelia is one of Cyprus's most distinctive wedding venues — a boho-chic eco-resort where serenity, style and a real sense of escape come together. For UK couples who want something a little different from the usual beachfront hotel, it offers earthy elegance, complete privacy and a relaxed, design-led atmosphere that suits a documentary approach beautifully. As award-winning Cyprus wedding photographers with 15+ years and over a thousand weddings behind us, Nick and Aimie love photographing the quiet, unscripted moments this kind of setting brings out. If you are planning a wedding in the Larnaca and Nicosia area, our guide to getting married in Larnaca and our work as a Larnaca wedding photographer are great places to start.
About the venue
The Aelia is an escape from the boundaries of a conventional wedding venue, where serenity and tranquillity meet style. This eco-resort blends with its pristine, natural surroundings and is located near Nicosia.
The Aelia boasts a state-of-the-art spa, eco-friendly accommodation and a fine-dining restaurant. Guests can take advantage of a full roster of activities including cycling, horse riding, cooking classes and wellness workshops. With its earthy tones, this boutique spa hotel can be transformed into a beautiful private wedding location.
Why we love Aelia
Aelia Wedding Venue near Nicosia has edgy, unique style. The retreat can cater for small intimate weddings as well as large-scale ones, yet the feeling is always intimate as the location is isolated by its natural landscaping. It gives you the sense of escaping to your very own private villa.
As always, Lefki and Tina at The Event Co — Aelia's in-house exclusive planners — are there to help you design and execute your dream wedding with style.
Because Aelia is so private and self-contained, it lends itself naturally to relaxed, intimate celebrations — if that is the style you are drawn to, you may also love browsing our edit of small and intimate wedding venues in Cyprus, or a similarly stylish country setting like Lexeco Estate. For something closer to the coast in the same region, the seafront setting of Galu Seaside makes a lovely contrast.
Our approach to Cyprus wedding photography
At Beziique, we believe that great wedding photography goes far beyond technical skills. It is about creating unforgettable experiences and timeless, beautiful pieces of art that capture every moment of your special day.
Our documentary, emotion-led style is built for venues like Aelia. Rather than directing you through endless set-up shots, we move quietly through the day, catching the real laughter, the glances and the small details that make your wedding yours. The resort's textured architecture, soft natural light and garden corners give us a wonderful canvas to work with, from the first cup of coffee in the morning to the last dance under the stars. You can see how that approach translates across different couples and settings in our portfolio, and if you would like to understand our process in more depth, our Cyprus wedding photography guide walks through exactly what to expect.
Get in touch
No matter where you are in the world, we would love to hear from you soon. For more images of the venue, please check out our journal entry for Aelia.
If you are considering Aelia for your own celebration, do get in touch — we would be delighted to talk through your day, check our availability for your date, and share more of our recent work.
Nick & Aimie
Can we have our ceremony on the beach or at our villa?
Yes. A symbolic ceremony or blessing can be held anywhere you like — a beach, a garden, a clifftop, a private villa or a vineyard — because it isn't tied to the legal paperwork. If you want your actual legal wedding outdoors, many licensed venues can host the civil ceremony too; your planner will confirm what's possible at your chosen spot. Either way, Cyprus's beaches and landscapes make a breathtaking backdrop.
When is the best time of year to get married in Cyprus?
The most popular months are May–June and September–October, when temperatures sit around a comfortable 20–26°C and the light is soft and golden — ideal for photography. July and August are the hottest (often 32°C and above), so we recommend later-afternoon and sunset ceremonies in high summer. The shoulder seasons give the best light, while winter is the cheapest and quietest time to marry in Cyprus if you want an intimate, low-cost celebration.
How soon will we get our wedding photos?
You'll receive a set of sneak-peek images within the first days after your wedding, so you have something beautiful to share while the memories are fresh. Your full, hand-edited gallery is then delivered in approximately 6–10 weeks. Every image is individually edited in our signature documentary style — we never cut corners on the part that lasts a lifetime.
How long do we have to be in Cyprus before the wedding?
You need to be in Cyprus for a minimum of one clear working day before your ceremony. In practice most couples arrive a few days early to settle in and meet their planner. If you are short on time, a Special Licence (which carries an extra fee) lets you marry within roughly three business days of applying. You apply to the local Marriage Officer at the town hall of the district where you are marrying.
