Service description
The bride and groom-to-be do their utmost to ensure that their wedding is one of the most memorable events of their lives and remains etched in the memories of their family and friends for years to come.
The traditional approach to organising a wedding ceremony, conducted according to old customs and conventions, is attracting less and less interest from young people today – and not just them. Nowadays, young couples tend to prefer themed weddings, which are characterised by a variety of styles, unique decorative features and the planning process.
If you’d like to organise your own wedding in an exotic seaside location but are unable to do so, you can hire a venue and decorate it according to your vision, or travel to a sunny destination where nature will serve both as a backdrop to the celebration and a witness to your new marriage.
Wedding styles
Retro, nautical, gangster, Greek, Hawaiian, medieval, European and many others — these are all styles for wedding celebrations. And the most popular of these in recent times has been the beach-style wedding.
The increased demand for beach ceremonies stems from the fact that the best setting for them is the natural environment — the beach, the sun, palm trees, the sea… And, of course, the chance to relax, combining business with pleasure.
Cyprus, with some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, is the ideal location for a themed wedding.
To organise a beach wedding in Cyprus, you will need:
- A wedding coordinator to help organise the wedding and draw up a plan in line with the clients’ wishes, assist with paperwork, choose accommodation and, of course, the venue for the ceremony.
- Draw up a guest list and notify each guest (send out invitations), including suggestions for suitable attire – a sort of dress code.
- The services of a wedding host.
- An entertainment programme.
- Photographer’s services.
- Transfers.
- Catering.
- Wedding cake.
- Musical entertainment.
By leaving all the organisational details to the experts, the bride and groom can relax and focus on their wedding outfits and looks.
Beach wedding dress
If the celebration is planned for the summer, then, given the heat typical of this time of year in Cyprus, it’s best to dress as lightly as possible. Beach fashion calls for something light, airy and flowing.
This is particularly true for brides who are prepared to put up with the discomfort caused by the heat just to look beautiful in a brocade wedding dress with a corset and a full, long skirt. This option is not suitable for the beach! It might be more suitable for a cooler season and a completely different kind of ceremony.
A dress for a beach wedding can be made of silk, chiffon, organza, linen, cotton, crepe de chine, lace and satin, and can be short or long, in any style and colour of your choice, taking into account the specifics of the wedding celebration.
In any such dress, the bride will feel comfortable and at ease during the ceremony, whilst mingling with guests and during the photo shoot, when the photographer asks the newlyweds to run along the shore, wade into the water and even lie down on the sand for particularly glamorous shots.
The beach look for the groom also involves clothing made from lightweight fabrics (cotton, linen, etc.). This could include white trousers and a shirt, a polo shirt and breeches, a T-shirt and shorts (or light-weight jeans).
As for footwear, the newlyweds can either go without shoes altogether or choose comfortable beach shoes with a low heel, sandals or flip-flops for her, and light moccasins, shoes or flip-flops for him.
Wedding budget
The budget is determined by the financial means and preferences of the future spouses. For those who are not facing financial difficulties, planning a beach wedding is considerably easier.
However, even those on a tight budget shouldn’t give up on their dream. In Cyprus, you can have a unique wedding for a very reasonable price, provided you think through all the details of the upcoming event carefully and well in advance.
You may have to do without certain things that are beyond your means, opting instead for a more modest but no less romantic wedding ceremony.
A standard package for a seaside wedding includes:
- organisation of the ceremony;
- the registrar’s services;
- a commemorative certificate;
- transport;
- photographer’s services;
- a bottle of champagne + glasses;
- a reception table;
- a red carpet (optional), etc.
The cost of the wedding package, as well as any additional services, is calculated based on the region where the celebration will take place, the number of guests and the wishes of the bride and groom.
Games and entertainment programme
A wedding that flows seamlessly from the formal ceremony into a beach party continues with traditional entertainment for all guests.
A dance floor can be set up by the water, which is suitable not only for dancing but also for active games such as volleyball, badminton, football and frisbee.
And if there are enough guests at the wedding to split into teams and have a proper laugh, it’s worth considering including a few fun competitions in the wedding programme as well — swimming, building sandcastles, and so on.
Colour scheme for a beach wedding
For beach wedding décor, you could use:
- an arch
decorated with exotic or artificial flowers, balloons, ribbons, seashells or multicoloured pebbles; - a bouquet of flowers or an elegant figurine for the registration table;
- a carpeted aisle for the newlyweds;
- chairs for guests, decorated to match the arch;
- tables set with light refreshments, candles and floral or nautical-themed accessories;
- creatively decorated bottles of champagne, glasses and cutlery;
- and much more.
The colour scheme should match the overall theme and style of the wedding, as well as blend in with the natural surroundings. A nautical-themed beach wedding typically features white and blue colours. A sandy-themed wedding features shades of yellow, whilst an olive-themed wedding features the full spectrum of green.
Once you’ve taken into account all the specifics of organising a beach wedding and finalised the details of the upcoming celebration, you can be sure that your long-awaited day will be exactly as you’ve always dreamed.
