Alice and George's Cyprus Wedding Photography | St John's Cathedral | Hilton | Nicosia | Cyprus

So my last gig as a destination wedding photographer was flying over to the island of love - sunny Cyprus itself! After chatting with me over a couple of zoom calls, Alice and George decided they wanted a natural wedding photographer for their Cyprus Wedding; one who could blend into the background and get those all important candid shots of the day as it unfolded.

Alice and George grew up in Nicosia and decided to tie the knot at the popular St John’s Cathedral in the heart of the Old Town.

St. John's Cathedral, also known as Agios Ioannis Cathedral, is a historic Greek Orthodox cathedral. It was was built in the 17th century during the Venetian period and is considered one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus. The cathedral is named after St. John the Theologian, who is the patron saint of the city of Nicosia. It is a large, imposing building with a distinctive dome and two bell towers. The exterior is decorated with intricate carvings and frescoes, while the interior is adorned with beautiful mosaics, frescoes, and icons. One of the most striking features of the cathedral is its wooden iconostasis, which was carved by local craftsmen in the 18th century. It is considered one of the finest examples of Cypriot woodcarving and is adorned with intricate carvings of biblical scenes and saints. Over the centuries, St. John's Cathedral has undergone several renovations and restorations, the most recent of which was completed in the early 2000s. Today, it remains an important religious and cultural landmark in Nicosia. Popular for wedding couples and attracts visitors from around the world.

Their wedding day began with the traditional Groom and Bridal preparations. Here are some of my favourite shots of the Stolisma at both sets of parents houses..

Stolisma Wedding Photography

St John’s Cathedral (Agios Ioannis) in Nicosia

Wedding Photography at Hilton, Nicosia

Function room at Hilton Nicosia.

Bride and Groom dancing at Hilton Nicosia.

Bride and Groom and their friends and family dancing at Hilton Nicosia.

Bride and Groom and their friends and family dancing at Hilton Nicosia.

A fun loving relaxed couple, I absolutely LOVED being their wedding photographer. AND I captured TONS of happiness in their photography. Hope you love it too!!

Thanks for choosing me as your wedding photographer guys!!

Musicians at Greek Weddings | Christine Constantine Photography

As a Cyprus wedding photographer for many years and now a London wedding photographer, I have always enjoyed the custom of having musicians present at a Greek wedding. When I arrive at a Groom’s Stolisma and prepare to shoot - the musicians arrive shortly afterwards and take their place next to the Groom’s chair - where he will be shaved and dressed by the best man according to tradition. Myself, the vidoegrapher and the guests are all ready and waiting for the music to start and the groom to enter the room and take his seat. The groom’s family stand behind his chair and the guests, who are mainly relatives of the groom and his family, gather around to watch the ceremony and be ready to participate.

All images taken by Christine Constantine Photography.

The musicians start playing the introduction of the main wedding song and the groom enters the room and takes his seat next to the musicians. The ceremony starts. The groom is dressed in a white vest. The ceremony starts when the musicians perform the main wedding song . The singer performs some verses of the wedding song and then the best man prepares the clothes for the shaving which is the first custom, starting the ceremony. All the customs are performed with the accompaniment of the violinist or the lutenist, who give instructions through the lyrics of the song.

The musicians always start performing the wedding song with these lyrics: “Oran kalin tzi ora agathin, tzi oran evloimenin, touti douleia p’ akepsamen, na vgei stereomeni”. The main wedding song starts with this greeting to the new couple and the poetic content is one of its most important features. The instrumental music is secondary to this. The lyrics sung are those of the wedding song, which will stimulate the guests and the couple to experience a variety of feelings. The wedding song has many couplets and refrains with different lyrics, which are repeated several times until all the customs are performed.

Some couples also opt for their wedding musicians to lead the procession to the church. as was the tradition in years gone by when many couples lived within walking distance of the church.

All images taken by Christine Constantine Photography.

Aoife and Josh's Cyprus Wedding Photography | Galu Seaside| Larnaca | Cyprus

Aoife and Josh from the UK wanted a second Cyprus wedding to celebrate with her dad’s side of the family. They chose a beach wedding at the stunning Galu venue in Larnaca, and Christine Constantine Photography to capture it all! These are my favourite pics from the day..

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Weddings at Dafermou Winery | Lefkara | Cyprus

Dafermou Winery (Ktima Dafermou) Wedding Photographer

Dafermou Winery (Ktima Dafermou) in Lefkara remains one of my favourite and frequent wedding venues to shoot at. Just the vibe, architecture and stunning exterior, surrounded by vineyards and starry skies, make it one of the number one wedding venues in Cyprus. And lets not forget the food! An all-round incredible wedding experience and highly recommended!

Dafermou Winery Wedding Photography

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Wedding Photography at Aelia Wellness Resort | Tseri | Cyprus

Aelia Wellness Resort is a little haven of calmness just outside of Nicosia in Cyprus. Offering spa experiences and a popular restaurant, It is also a popular wedding venue for Christine Constantine Photography because of its cool vibe and stunning decor. There are many beautiful plants, flowers, succulents and herbal borders making it somewhat of a little Cypriot paradise for anyone who visits. The wedding team The Event Company work hard to ensure every part of your wedding day runs smoothy and in my opinion are one or the more professional and talented team on the island.

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Venue and Decor for Aelia Wellness Resort Weddings

Bridal Preparations at Aelia Wellness Resort

The Aelia Wedding Ceremony

Food, Wedding Cakes and Parties at Aelia Wellness Resort

Columbia Beach Resort Wedding Photography | Columbia Beach Resort | Pissouri | Cyprus

Located above Pissouri Bay in Cyprus, Columbia Beach Resort is simply one of the best hotels in Cyprus. The hotel overlooks a beautiful and quiet coastline and backs onto a tranquil pebbled beach. The hotel has many luxurious suites, an outstanding restaurant and an award-winning spa. It is definitely in the luxury wedding catagory and also one where everything you need for your wedding day is close at hand. On the grounds there sits an old Byzantine Chapel (All Saints Chapel) which is beautifully decorated inside. As a Cyprus Wedding Photographer I have worked here numerous times over the last ten years and is one of my favourite places to work.

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Columbia Beach Resort Wedding Photography

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Confetti shot at Columbia Beach Resort!

Columbia Beach Resort Photoshoot

Fireworks, Cake-Cutting and Party!