We (Natalia, originally from Ukraine, and Brendan from Scotland) decided on an elopement wedding and wanted to combine it with a short holiday. Cyprus seemed perfect and after reading some positive comments online about wedding planner Stella Virdi, we decided to speak to Stella about planning a small church wedding in Paphos in October 2018. Stella was very helpful and encouraging from the outset and organised everything from flowers and hair and make up to the legal documentation/stamps required and the booking of the church (the small yet beautiful St Nicolas Chapel) for the service with the priest and vergers. Communication with Stella was very good throughout and in the days before the ceremony she took us by car to get the relevant documents signed and stamped, helping to take any stress out of what can be a stressful experience at times for some couples. Stella was happy to be a witness at the ceremony and also recommended photographers for us – and we were very happy with the photos from chosen photographer Andy Sosinski. Stella also recommended and booked for us a restaurant for the evening of our wedding day, which was superb. I would not hesitate to recommend Stella to other couples thinking of having their wedding in Paphos.
Category: Cyprus Wedding News
Amavi Hotel Paphos; Couples Only.
Kaye and Franklin Eloped to Cyprus from Dubai this April and had their civil ceremony at the Amavi Hotel in Paphos. They were overjoyed at the 5 star service and attention and care they received during their stay and especially on their wedding day at this resort.
The Amavi Hotel is the first five-star couples-only hotel in Cyprus. Situated on the golden sands of a Blue Flag certified beach in Paphos, it offers unobstructed sea view and enchanting sunsets. Staying with at this hotel is about retreating to an intimate environment for couples only and feeling immediately at ease. What’s more, you’ll experience the finest luxury, whether that’s soaking up one of our skin care treatments or simply soothing your ears to sounds of the Mediterranean from your balcony. Combine your wedding with your honeymoon at this perfect location.
Why not take advantage of the hotels special offer giving free ceremony venue for couples staying 7 nights.
The introductory offer will be valid for all weddings booked to take place from 2019-2020.
- Complimentary ceremony venue hire
- No admission fee (for direct weddings)
- Complimentary 1 tier cake
Upon arrival
Complimentary room up-grade, subject to availability.
VIP treatment upon arrival with in room check-in, welcome drinks and canapes.
Prosecco, fruit platter and chocolate truffles in room.
Flowers in room
Slippers, luxury toiletries and personalized bathrobes for couples with names embroidered on them.
For the wedding day
Complimentary table arrangement of fresh flowers for the ceremony table.
Romantic turn-down service on the wedding night with petals on the bed; a bottle of champagne and a fruit platter.
During the stay
Free massage for couples, choice of Indian head massage or back massage – plus use of sauna Jacuzzi and steam bath.
Complementary Continent breakfast served in the couples room the morning after the wedding.
Late check-out subject to availability.
Terms and conditions.
Minimum 7 nights stay for the wedding couple in order to qualify for the above offer.
AMAVI WEDDING MENU
STARTERS
Beef carpaccio drizzled with black truffle oil, micro greens and quail egg
Poached Atlantic king prawns with avocado, vine tomatoes jelly, crispy greens and exotic fruits. Orange ginger dressing
Slow cooked duck terrine with brandy prunes, garden greens salad, homemade red onion marmalade and balsamic-commandaria elixir
Smoked and marinated salmon set on green beans, grana Padano biscuit, salmon roe and wasabi
Avocado panacotta, vegetable salad and fresh herbs vinaigrette
MIDDLE COURSE
Goat cheese and spinach ravioli with creamy fennel veloute
Pan roasted king scallops on baby mussel saffron ragout, flavoured with pernod
Pan seared foie gras with sweet fig compote, roasted almond crumble, szechan pepper and toasted brioche
Open face cannelloni with mushrooms and duck rillete, artichokes veloute and sweet paprika oil
Pea puree with grilled octopus, crispy fennel, orange segments and olive oil and lemon emulsion
MAIN DISHES
Pan fried fillet of sea bass, coriander gnocchi and mushrooms. Tomato vierge sauce
Tournedo of beef tenderloin with roasted sweet potatoes and leeks, aubergine terrine, steam baby zucchini and red wine jus
Roasted free farm chicken breast , kumquat marmalade, shallot bites and sweet pepper coulis
Pan roasted lamb loin with vegetable ragout, cauliflower pure, thyme scented jus
Creamy risotto with Porcini, Portobello and Morels mushrooms, truffle oil and Parmesan crust
DESSERTS
Freshly baked apple tart with almond flakes and raisings, caramelized baby apples and vanilla ice cream
Chocolate tart and blood orange layer, bitter chocolate espuma and salted crispy cashew nuts
Amaretto and mascarpone cake, vanilla panna cotta, glazed fresh strawberries, salty butter scotch
Coconut and pineapple entremet , vanilla cream and exotic chutney, citrus sorbet
Strawberry mille feuilee, rose macaroon, coconut crumble and saffron cream
PRICE PER PERSON €60.00
4-Course Dinner Menu to include a choice of 1 starter, 1 middle course, a choice of up to 2 main courses and 1 dessert
This is a couples only hotel, perfect for those that wish to elope and marry in a romantic setting with the blue Mediterranean sea as their back-drop.
Contact Stella for more information [email protected]
Want to chat to Stella now, please call 00357 99460499 – Also available on what WhatsApp
Whizzing About Paphos With Express Weddings
Wanting to Elope to Pafos. Cyprus
With my express weddings I offer a very personal service. I can organised your Cyprus wedding in a number of days. Advise on all the correct documentation needed and make sure its all correct before you get here. You can arrive knowing its all taken care of and just enjoy your stay.
Its all part of the service. Collecting my couples from their hotels, taking them to and from the town hall for both wedding application and wedding ceremony. it can all be done in 1 day. No need to stay for more than a couple of nights.
Being part of the wedding; acting as a witness and throwing confetti too. I celebrate each and every couple, nothing gives me more pleasure than to see Happy Bride and Grooms. Even helping my brides put on their wedding dresses. What ever you need; its all part of booking a personal wedding planner to assist and make your Elopement as stress free as possible. Hassle free too!
You will be in good hands with Stella Virdi.
Need to chat urgently, got some questions you need to ask? I am here to assist and always happy to chat – 00357 99 460 499
Sun, Sea and Brides To Be
Brilliant news! We’ve had confirmation that Sun, Sea and Brides To Be will start transmitting Saturday 26th January on Channel 4 at 3.30pm and weekly after that (subject to any C4 schedule changes). Its all about couples coming over to Cyprus and the wedding planners that plan their big days. I am on SHOWS 6, 10, 12, 16 and 20. In one way dreading watching myself, but exciting to be featured as a planner on this tv show. It was lots of fun filming, who knows maybe there will be a series 2.
Taking The Stress Out Of Marrying Abroad
After the trials and tribulations of trying to marry abroad as an expat with all the legal issues and red tape, dealing with Stella Virdi and getting married in Paphos was like a breath of fresh air!
From day one when we first contacted Stella to the big day itself, we were very pleased with the support we received. Dealing with somebody who understands all the requirements and who can process all the paperwork needed from a couple living and working in the UAE, Stella arranged everything like the flowers and photographers and lets you just sit back and actually enjoy the wedding with as little stress as possible.
Thank you Stella – we couldn’t have had such a lovely day without your support!
Alena and Gordon – February 2019
