Weddings
👰🏻Weddings & Honeymoons in North Cyprus — The Affordable Mediterranean Alternative That Deserves "Wedding Capital of Europe"
North Cyprus packages dramatic scenery, a mild Mediterranean climate, and a wide choice of venues — historic, coastal, hotel and golf-club settings — at far lower prices than many Western European wedding destinations. That combination has pushed international couples and planners to look at the TRNC as a top destination for both weddings and honeymoons. Convenient marriage laws and spectacular wedding locations make Northern Cyprus a truly great destination for your wedding. Whether it be the party itself, or the getaway after, Northern Cyprus has been soaring in appeal in recent years. Marriages in TRNC are legal, accepted and recognised worldwide, so it doesn’t matter where you're from.
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👑 Good enough for royalty
Weddings and Honeymoons in Northern Cyprus are really special. The warmth of the people who place marriage at the centre of their culture just adds to the occasion. Since Richard the Lionheart chose to marry his Queen, Berengaria in Cyprus, the island has always held a romantic attraction for couples.
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💕Venues to fall in love with
✅ Bellapais Abbey - a 13th-century monastery with Gothic arches and hilltop views; spectacular for photos and alfresco ceremonies.
✅ Korineum Golf & Beach Resort — lake- and sea-front ceremony spots, a pier for dramatic entrances, and large reception rooms for sit-down feasts.
✅ Doğanköy Church - The church is one of the oldest buildings in the area and was recently restored to make it a really attractive wedding venue, away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
✅ Bellapais Monastery Village - Perfect for couples looking to marry in a peaceful, luxury retreat. There’s a rooftop restaurant for your wedding breakfast, a tranquil garden for reception drinks and space for live entertainment.
✅ Ambiance - The decking that stretches out over the water makes it a truly unparalleled wedding venue with one of the best beach front locations in North Cyprus. As the sun sets over the Mediterranean you can dance by the sea and party late into the night to your own choice of music and the sound of the sea lapping against the rocks.
✅ Palm Beach Hotel - A small boutique hotel offering 5-star luxury and a magnificent private golden beach.
✅ Shayna Beach Club - The perfect venue for an affordable beach wedding with a private beach that can accommodate up to 500 people and a restaurant with a capacity of 120, everything you need is on site.
✅ Five Mile - Ideal for a fairy tale beach wedding, right on the sea front and with a backdrop of a stunning mountain range.
✅ Hideaway Club - The Hideaway Club sits in the foothills of the mountain range, flanked by the majestic St Hilarion Castle.
✅ Ambellia Village - Resting 1000 feet above sea level in the Five Finger Mountains, you’ll struggle to find a wedding venue with better views and your wedding photos will be remarkable.
✅ The Colony - Style and sophistication in the heart of downtown Kyrenia, the 5* hotel reflects the grandeur and opulence of the past, blending colonial style architecture with the glory of the Ottoman era. You can even arrive in your very own horse drawn carriage.
✅ Saint Andrews Church is situated behind the magical Girne harbour, and it’s a perfect spot to have a Christian blessing before being taken by horse and carriage to one of the luxury hotels for your wedding reception.
✅ Saint Elisabeth is a Catholic church located in Girne. It’s close to the harbour, and provides a beautiful setting for a church blessing.
✅ Altinkaya Hotel - Perfect for couples who’d like an outdoor wedding in the sun with breathtaking views of the mountain range.
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💝Legalities & paperwork — what you need to know
• Many couples choose one of two routes: complete the legal marriage at home and have a celebrant-led ceremony in North Cyprus, or complete the full legal process on-island. The TRNC has an established legal procedure (passport, birth certificates, certificates of non-marriage, translations and some local forms) and local celebrants and coordinators guide couples through it. Because rules can change, use an experienced local wedding coordinator or celebrant to ensure everything is filed correctly.
• The law is based primarily on English law, which simplifies the whole marriage process, making it easier to understand and meaning wedding services and marital documents are all in English. Legal requirements for a wedding to take place include: bride and groom to have stayed in TRNC for at least 6 days before their wedding; copies of passports; birth certificates, a form to be completed for submission to the District Officer; and a decree absolute if divorced.
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💰The cost advantage — real savings
• Average destination weddings in many popular European hotspots often run well into the mid-teens of thousands of euros for modest guest lists; in North Cyprus, couples report package pricing and local supplier rates that can make comparable weddings substantially cheaper — often by several thousands of euros — depending on scale and choices. This price gap comes from lower venue hire and local-service costs, plus competitive hotel rates for guests and honeymoon stays.
• With the average cost of a wedding spiralling in Europe, it’s no wonder thousands of couples are looking to TRNC for their dream day where costs are commonly a third of a similar wedding at home - with almost perfect weather. Many friends and family make the trip to share in your dream wedding in the sun, often making a holiday of it themselves.
• Even if you do get married in Europe, North Cyprus offers a grand choice for honeymoons. Booking as a honeymoon couple will usually get you the “honeymoon suite”, decorated for the occasion and a generous welcome package. Pamper yourself at the spa, laze on golden beaches, bathe in the blue Mediterranean, sip cocktails, dine in style overlooking the shores or with a mountain backdrop and soak up the nature. It'll be a holiday to treasure and tell the kids about in years to come.
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Full range of wedding services — local supply chain is ready
📝 Professional wedding planners who specialise in destination logistics and local vendor coordination.
🤵🏻 Celebrants, photographers, videographers with proven portfolios of Bellapais and Kyrenia weddings.
💐 Personalised bouquets and arrangements are widely available.
🎂 Standard or personalised wedding cakes only need a few days advance order.
💍 Custom designed wedding rings are widely available and usually less expensive.
💇🏻♀️ You can book a stylist to come to your venue and spend the day by your sides.
📷 Professional photographers and camera operators are on hand.
🎉 Live entertainment, musicians, orchestras, English speaking singers and artists as well as DJ’s, are in abundance and easily found.
🥳 Hen and stag nights can be catered for.
🥂 Spa days, group nights out for dinner, raving at one of the best clubs in the Med, private boat trips or anything else you can come up with - it's all here!
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💏Honeymoon options that pair perfectly with your wedding
After the "I do", couples can stay on-site at resorts offering honeymoon suites, private beaches, spa treatments and romantic dining — or hop to boutique hideaways, golf resorts, and quiet coastal towns for privacy and exploration. Major travel platforms and resort pages list honeymoon packages and special offers for newlyweds, making it easy to add romantic extras when you book.
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👰🏻Why North Cyprus could become the “Wedding Capital of Europe”
📍 Exceptional value for money — similar quality venues and services for noticeably lower budgets than many Western European destinations.
📍 Dramatic, varied backdrops within short travel distances — medieval abbeys, harbours, beaches and golf-resorts concentrated around Kyrenia and the east coast.
📍 Growing local event industry — experienced planners and suppliers who understand destination logistics and international expectations.
📍 Less tourist congestion than many European hotspots — more flexibility for dates, exclusive-use bookings and privacy for guests.
Taken together, these factors make North Cyprus an attractive contender for couples who want spectacular settings, lower cost and a stress-free destination experience.