Ayia Kyriaki Church Wedding Photography, Paphos
For UK couples who want their Cyprus wedding to feel rooted in something older and quieter than a hotel chapel, the pairing of Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa church with the Alexander the Great Beach Hotel is hard to beat. You marry in a 16th-century church set among the early-Christian ruins of Paphos old town, then drive a few minutes to a four-star seafront resort for a relaxed beachside reception. As experienced documentary photographers based on the island, we love the contrast: the hush and texture of the church, then the colour and sea light of the coast. If you are still weighing up where to marry, our guide to getting married in Paphos sets out the wider area, and you can see how we work across the region as your Paphos wedding photographer.
About the venues
Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa is the small 16th-century church built among the early-Christian ruins of Paphos. It's one of the most distinctive ceremony spaces in Cyprus — open columns, low light, and a sense of weight you don't get in a hotel chapel.
A short drive from the church sits the Alexander the Great Beach Hotel, a four-star seafront resort on Poseidonos Avenue that handles the reception side of the day. Together they're a popular pairing: a meaningful blessing in the old town, then a relaxed beachfront reception. Couples drawn to this church-then-resort format often also look at characterful Paphos settings such as the rustic Vasilias Nikoklis Inn or the seafront Coral Beach Hotel.
Why we love this venue pairing
Splitting the day between a historic church and a modern beachfront resort gives the photography real range. The church work is quiet, observational, full of texture; the resort work opens up into colour, light, and sea views.
We photographed Francesca and Stephen's wedding across both venues and the contrast in light and pace gave us a story with real depth. Whether you are planning a traditional church-and-Greek-Orthodox wedding in Cyprus or a more relaxed symbolic ceremony and blessing in Cyprus followed by a resort celebration, this pairing flexes around the day you have in mind.
Our approach to Cyprus wedding photography
At Beziique we believe great Cyprus wedding photography goes far beyond technical skill. It is about creating unforgettable experiences and timeless, beautiful pieces of art that capture every moment of your day.
Over 15 years and more than 1,000 weddings — and being named among the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World in 2018 — we have learned to read a day like this one and let it unfold without interference. You can browse a fuller cross-section of our work in our portfolio.
Get in touch
No matter where you are in the world, we would love to hear from you soon. If Ayia Kyriaki and the Alexander the Great Beach Hotel are on your shortlist, do get in touch and we'll happily talk through how the day might flow.
Nick & Aimie
What's the difference between a civil, symbolic and church wedding in Cyprus?
A civil ceremony is legally binding and is performed by a Marriage Officer, usually at the town hall or an approved venue. A symbolic ceremony (or blessing) is not legally binding but can be held absolutely anywhere — on the beach, in a garden, at your villa — and you write your own vows; couples doing this complete the legal formalities separately, often at home. A Greek Orthodox or church wedding is a religious ceremony with its own requirements. Many couples choose a civil ceremony for the legal part and add a symbolic celebration for the setting they've dreamed of.
Is a Cyprus wedding legal in the UK?
Yes. A civil marriage performed in Cyprus is fully legal and is automatically recognised in the UK — there is no need to re-register the marriage when you get home. Your Cyprus marriage certificate is a legal document; many couples simply order an official translation or apostilled copy for their records. (A symbolic ceremony or blessing is not legally binding, so couples choosing that route usually complete the legal paperwork at a register office back home.)
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.
Can we have a church wedding at Ayia Kyriaki?
Yes — Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa is a historic working church that hosts religious ceremonies, which is part of what makes it such a moving place to marry. A church wedding has its own paperwork and requirements, so it is best to confirm exactly what is needed with your wedding planner well in advance; our overview of church and Greek Orthodox weddings in Cyprus explains the differences. If a full religious service isn't right for you, many couples pair the setting with a symbolic blessing instead and complete the legal formalities elsewhere.
