Royal Apollonia Wedding Photography, Limassol
The Royal Apollonia is one of Limassol's most polished five-star addresses, and a favourite of ours for UK couples who want a beachfront Cyprus wedding with a touch of city-resort glamour. Set on the eastern strip with its own private stretch of sand, it pairs sea-facing ceremony lawns with a refined ballroom — a versatile setting we know well. If you are still weighing up the area, our guide to getting married in Limassol is a good place to start, and as your Limassol wedding photographer we would love to tell your story here.
About the venue
The Royal Apollonia is a five-star beachfront hotel on Limassol's eastern strip, part of the Louis Hotels collection. Where many Cyprus resorts lean rustic or coastal, the Apollonia is more polished — a marble lobby, manicured palm gardens and a private stretch of beach all factor in.
Ceremonies usually take place on the lawn that runs down to the sea or on the upper terrace overlooking the pool. Receptions can be held in the ballroom for larger guest lists or in the gardens for something more open-air. With its own private sand, it is one of our favourite Cyprus beach wedding venues for couples set on saying their vows by the water.
Why we love the Royal Apollonia
For couples who want a Cyprus wedding that feels closer to a city-resort celebration than a village-rustic one, the Apollonia hits the brief cleanly. The hotel runs its own dedicated weddings team, so the moving parts of a larger guest list — accommodation, dining, transfers — are handled in-house.
We photographed Laura & Lee here and the mix of beach light in the morning and warm interior light in the evening gave us a really versatile gallery. If you are still settling on a date, our guide to the best time to get married in Cyprus explains how the seasons shape the light along this coast.
If a five-star beachfront resort is exactly your style, you may also like to explore our wider edit of luxury Cyprus wedding venues, or — for something with a different character entirely — the rolling vineyard backdrop of Hadjiantonas Winery just inland from Limassol. For another polished beachfront option along the same coast, the Columbia Beach Resort at Pissouri Bay is well worth a look.
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.
Our style is documentary and emotional — we work quietly in the background so the day unfolds naturally, then bring it all together into a gallery that feels like the day actually felt. You can see how that translates across resorts, beaches and vineyards in our portfolio.
Get in touch
No matter where you are in the world, we would love to hear from you soon. If you are planning a wedding at the Royal Apollonia, do get in touch and we will check our availability for your date.
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.
