Budget · Updated for 2026
What a Cyprus wedding really costs
Line-by-line prices from the venues and suppliers in our directory — no "prices on application", no brochure gloss. Then three worked budgets you can sanity-check your own plans against.
The line items
2026 price list, itemised
Indicative ranges across four-star to five-star venues and established island suppliers.
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Municipality marriage fee | €130–€280 | Standard notice vs special (fast) licence |
| Ceremony package (venue) | €1,500–€3,500 | Gazebo/jetty hire, coordinator, basic florals, toast |
| Reception dinner, per guest | €55–€140 | Four-star buffet → five-star gala menu |
| Drinks package, per guest | €25–€45 | 3–4 hours of local wine, beer & soft drinks |
| Photographer (full day) | €1,400–€2,500 | Cyprus-based, edited gallery included |
| Flowers beyond the package | €300–€1,500 | Arch installation, centrepieces, bridal party |
| DJ or live music | €500–€2,500 | DJ set → 4-piece band with sax |
| Hair & makeup (bride + 3) | €500–€800 | Including trials |
| Cake upgrade | €150–€500 | Package cakes cover ~30; larger tiers extra |
| Guest transfers (coach) | €300–€700 | Airport or venue shuttles, per journey day |
Guide prices gathered July 2026 across the venues and suppliers we work with; every venue confirms exact figures on enquiry.
Worked examples
Three honest budgets
Where the money actually goes at three common wedding sizes.
2–10 guests
The elopement
€3,000–€5,500
- Ceremony package at a beach hotel: €1,500–€2,200
- Municipality fees: ~€280 (special licence)
- Photographer, 3–4 hours: €600–€1,000
- Dinner for the party: €300–€800
- Hair, makeup & flowers: €400–€700
40 guests
The classic 40
€7,500–€12,000
- Ceremony package: €1,800–€2,500
- Dinner + drinks, 40 × €95–€140: €3,800–€5,600
- Photographer full day: €1,400–€2,000
- DJ, flowers, hair & makeup: €1,300–€2,200
- Municipality fees & extras: €400–€700
80 guests
The five-star 80
€18,000–€30,000+
- Five-star ceremony package: €3,000–€4,500
- Gala dinner + premium bar, 80 × €140–€200: €11,000–€16,000
- Photography + film: €2,500–€4,000
- Band, styling, florals: €3,000–€6,000
- Suites, transfers, extras: €1,500–€3,000
Two levers move these totals more than any others. Guest count: every head adds €90–€180 once dinner and drinks are counted, so the fastest €3,000 saving is thirty invitations that never get sent. Venue tier: the same 40-guest wedding costs roughly half at a four-star beach hotel versus a five-star flagship, and both put the same sea behind your vows. The one line not to trim is the photographer; it's the only thing you keep.
Questions
Cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding in Cyprus cost for 40 guests?
€7,500–€12,000 is the realistic 2026 range for a 40-guest hotel wedding: ceremony package around €2,000, dinner and drinks €95–€140 per guest, and €3,000–€4,500 across photography, music, flowers and beauty. Five-star venues push the same wedding toward €15,000.
Is it cheaper to get married in Cyprus than the UK?
Substantially. The average UK wedding runs north of £20,000; the equivalent 60-guest celebration in Cyprus typically costs €10,000–€16,000 — with better weather odds and a built-in holiday. The trade is guests funding their own flights and rooms.
What are the legal fees to marry in Cyprus?
Municipality marriage fees are roughly €130 with standard notice or about €280 for the special licence that lets you marry within days of applying. Certified copies of the certificate cost a few euros more.
What's the biggest hidden cost couples miss?
Drinks. Packages quote dinner but bar spend surprises: 40 guests × €35 drinks package adds €1,400, and open premium bars far more. All-inclusive resort weddings exist precisely to cap this line.
How much should we budget for a villa wedding?
Exclusive-use venue hire €2,500–€5,000, catering €75–€120 per guest, plus production (furniture, sound, lighting) and usually a planner. A 60-guest villa wedding typically lands €12,000–€20,000.