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NIKOKLIA PAPHOS CYPRUS

Tradition says King Nik oklis had hispalace in the small village of Nik oklia

YOUR PERFECT WEDDING VENUE

Cyprus

he island of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.Imagine your wedding in a perfect Mediterranean climateamong stunning coasts and sandy beaches. Vasilias, ourbeautiful retreat, is located just 10 minutes’ drive fromPaphos, on the South west coast of Cyprus.

The nearest town to Vasilias is Nikoklia - a peaceful smallvillage filled with Cypriot charm and an air of sleepinessthat makes you feel instantly at home.

Vasilias Nikoklis

asilias has a long history. From olden times it hasaccommodated travellers and merchants going to Paphos.

Located in an elevated position towards the Troodos mountains nestling among orange and olive groves withpanoramic views, its peaceful and secluded location offersyou luxury and that special ‘once in a lifetime’ experience to make your wedding day unique.

The Vasilias Nikoklis is named after King Nikoklis - the lastking of Paphos 320BC. Vasilias is the Greek word for king.Tradition says that King Nikoklis had his palace in the village of Nikoklia. So you know that on your wedding day all will be treated like royalty.

Rustic surroundings offer the ideal setting for your wedding.Away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, you canrelax under the grapevine-covered terrace, sipping yourfavourite drink, and unwind, ready for your big day.

We offer you Vasilias with the ground floor and restauranton an ‘exclusive use’ basis for your wedding day. We workas a family team and welcome you with open arms - a touch of paradise that will make you want to stay!

We are here for you through every step of your planning,our aim is to provide a seamless and comprehensive serviceallowing you to relax and have peace of mind.

Our organisers will be able to advise you on timings of theproceedings and all the other finer details that will makeyour day truly memorable.

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magine waking up on your wedding morning surroundedby peace and tranquillity, relaxing in your own surroundingsand pampering yourself for the big day. Enjoy a drink ofChampagne on your balcony overlooking the mountains.

At Vasilias we offer you a tailor-made package - with over15 years in the wedding industry we will endeavour to make sure you have the wedding day of your dreams. Ourdedicated wedding team based in England will be availablethroughout to help or answer any questions you may have.You will be able to immerse yourself in the local charm,being welcomed by one of the owners and her family whowill make your wedding day truly memorable and make youfeel like you and your guests are part of the family.

Vasilias is offered for the day prior to your wedding day. A beautiful barbeque banquet is arranged for the nightbefore your wedding day.

On the wedding day we will set all the tables for you withcrisp white table linen, napkins, cutlery and glasses. Anyfavours, place card names are left to you to provide, but weare happy to help organise this for you prior to your wedding day. On the morning of your wedding you will seeVasilias transformed in to a perfect setting and will be ableto add any finishing touches. The bridal party is more thanwelcome to have a hair and make-up artist come to Vasiliasin the morning to pamper everyone ready for the ceremony.

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Accommodation

e have six beautiful suites all available with en-suitebathrooms - one of these being a magnificent bridal suite.All rooms are fully equipped with air-conditioning and most have private balconies.

A luxury outdoor swimming pool is available for you andyour wedding party to relax and unwind - or just have some fun.

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Vasilias

Both Catholic and Anglican weddings can take place in the beautiful traditional courtyard of Vasilias, creating a magnificent backdrop and setting for your wedding.

For Anglican weddings please contact:Helen Smith on +357 26 621 231

For Catholic weddings please contact:Suzie Allen on +357 99 613 715

For either an Anglican or Catholic wedding you will need to contact the above parties for full information. For morecomprehensive details on legalities please see the inside back page.

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Geroskipou

Geroskipou: a small village approximately 10 minutes’ drivefrom Vasilias is an ideal location for civil ceremonies. Theceremony can be held outside under a beautiful awning. The name Geroskipou derives from the word Ieros Kiposmeaning holy gardens.

Contact Details: Geroskipou Municipality Tel: +357 26 962 324Fax: +357 26 961 247Email: [email protected]

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nglican or Catholic Weddings

St Paul’s Pillar (Ayia Kyriaki church) in Paphos

Set on an ancient site dating back to the Roman period in the 4th century AD, the site and church offer bothimmense historical significance and a beautiful settingfor either Anglican or Catholic weddings.

Paphos Town Hall

Civil ceremonies can be held at the Town Hall in Paphos.These are held within the beautiful elegant Georgian-columned amenity. The gardens offer beautiful photo opportunities.

Contact Details:Municipality of PaphosTel: +357 26822353/0Fax: +357 26822364Email: [email protected]

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t is straightforward for British citizens to get married inCyprus and the marriage will be completely legal in the UK.Vasilias is also licensed to hold civil ceremonies- please contact us for further details.

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Vasilias

Both Catholic and Anglican weddings can take place in the beautiful traditional courtyard of Vasilias, creating a magnificent backdrop and setting for your wedding.

For Anglican weddings please contact:Helen Smith on +357 26 621 231

For Catholic weddings please contact:Suzie Allen on +357 99 613 715

For either an Anglican or Catholic wedding you will need to contact the above parties for full information. For morecomprehensive details on legalities please see the inside back page.

ivil Ceremonies

Geroskipou

Geroskipou: a small village approximately 10 minutes’ drivefrom Vasilias is an ideal location for civil ceremonies. Theceremony can be held outside under a beautiful awning. The name Geroskipou derives from the word Ieros Kiposmeaning holy gardens.

Contact Details: Geroskipou Municipality Tel: +357 26 962 324Fax: +357 26 961 247Email: [email protected]

elegance and charm combinedto make a perfect d ay

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nglican or Catholic Weddings

St Paul’s Pillar (Ayia Kyriaki church) in Paphos

Set on an ancient site dating back to the Roman period in the 4th century AD, the site and church offer bothimmense historical significance and a beautiful settingfor either Anglican or Catholic weddings.

Paphos Town Hall

Civil ceremonies can be held at the Town Hall in Paphos.These are held within the beautiful elegant Georgian-columned amenity. The gardens offer beautiful photo opportunities.

Contact Details:Municipality of PaphosTel: +357 26822353/0Fax: +357 26822364Email: [email protected]

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t is straightforward for British citizens to get married inCyprus and the marriage will be completely legal in the UK.I

Food and Drink

n ancient times it was said that Cypriots invented the art of good living encompassing exotic fragrance andMediterranean flavours. Traditional Cypriot cuisine includesmeze, kebab and baklava - all mouthwatering and delicious.

All the food we serve is produced freshly on the premiseswith local produce and ingredients being used in all ourcooking. The climate is ideal for fruit and vegetable growing. Fresh vegetables are grown in our gardens wherewe hand-pick what’s needed so we know all the ingredients provided are of the highest standard and quality. Chillies,beans, courgettes, figs and pomegranates are just a smalltaster of the produce from our gardens.

We pride ourselves in the cuisine we produce and serve. All our food is freshly prepared with many traditionalCypriot dishes offered. We are sure you will find our menus offer all you could wish for during your stay.

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yprus has been a centre for wine-making for 4,000years and produces a range of excellent white and red wines.

Some of our wine is provided from the local winery in thehills of the Troodos mountains. Nelion Winery has beenproducing quality wines since 1996 and has gained a goodreputation from both locals and visitors. You have theknowledge that the delicious wine served is produced just a few miles up the road. All our selected wines andChampagnes make a perfect accompaniment to your meal.

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rom the moment we booked we knew that we had made the right choice. Everything from the booking, thecontinued help and support from the team in England andthen arriving to meet Christina and Dora was beyond ourexpectations. We were welcomed like members of the family and nothing was too much trouble. The weather inCyprus was perfect, with a lovely setting and atmosphere - we are the happiest couple ever. We even managed to pick some of our wedding food from the vines for the day.All our friends and family stayed with us at Vasilias. We hadthe pre-wedding barbeque and all relaxed around the pool - the perfect tonic.We would not hesitate to recommend Vasilias to anyonethinking of getting married abroad.James and Sarah

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It couldn’t have been any better

e’re back home now and we just wanted to email youto say thank you ever so much for helping to organise sucha fantastic wedding day for us. It couldn’t have been anybetter and you and staff were so helpful. Vasilias is a magical place and we have some lovely photos which I’llemail to you. We hope to come back and visit you in thenear future.Becky and Dan

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e just wanted to say a huge thank you for everythingyou and your team did to help the wedding run so smoothly.It really was a perfect day for both of us, it is such a beautiful venue and Christina was fantastic on the day making sure everything was arranged right down to all thetiny details we hadn’t thought of ! So thank you all so much,so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they hadever been to and a lot of it is due to everyone at Vasilias!Sarah and Simon

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Legal Issues for Marrying in Cyprus

You can choose to have a civil wedding ceremony only or you can elect to have either an Anglican or Catholic service. Catholic couples must also have a civil ceremony preceding their service. For all weddings you must be resident in Cyprus for at least 3 working days before your wedding day. This excludes the day ofyour arrival/weekends and local public holidays.

Catholic CeremonyTo arrange your wedding you will need the information listed by the Paphos municipality and in addition you will also need to bring your baptism certificate(this is requested by the church). Also required is the address of your local church and the priest in charge. Upon your arrival, you will make your application atthe Town Hall and pay the licence fee. Please note that a civil ceremony must precede a catholic ceremony. The Town Hall will then issue your form B for thechurch. An appointment will be arranged for you to meet with the church co-ordinator and the priest where you will present the form to them. This meeting is tofinalise the details for the ceremony. You will pay the church fees directly to them.

Should you wish to proceed with the arrangements yourself please contact Mrs Suzie Allen. Telephone +357 99 615 715.

Anglican CeremonyFor those getting married or considering getting married in the Anglican Church of Paphos, the following information may be helpful:1. For the fees for Weddings, blessings and reaffirmation of vows please contact Helen Smith.

2. Please note that, for weddings, you will be required to obtain a special licence from the Paphos Town Hall. This can be done a few days after your arrival inCyprus, and you will need your passports and an affidavit each confirming that you are free to marry. If either of you has been divorced then the town hall willneed to see the original decree absolute papers; if a widow/widower, they will also need to see the death certificate of the deceased.

3. It is preferable for at least one of you to have been baptised into the Christian faith. We also require a photocopy of both your birth certificates and Baptismcertificates, if you have them. The Chaplain would wish to commend you to your home Church vicar or minister back in the UK, so please bring his/her nameand address with you. It is also very important to have a photocopy of your witnesses’ full names (including middle names) and passport numbers at interview,this information has to go on your Marriage Certificate so it must be absolutely correct.

For further information and bookings please contact the Parish Administrator, Helen Smith.Telephone +357 26 953 044, Facsimile +357 26 952 486, Mobile +357 99 212 627, e-mail: [email protected] web:www.paphosanglicanchurch.org.cy

Instructions for the arrangement of Civil Weddings

Your civil ceremony can be held at Paphos Town Hall or Geroskipou.

1. Minimum residency period prior to marriage:You will need to apply for a special marriage licence from the municipality where you are to be married. The minimum residency period for this type of licence is 3 working days (this excludes the day of your arrival/weekends and public holidays).

2. Documents required:You and your partner will each need:! Valid original 10-year UK passport which expires more than 6 months after the date of your return to the UK.! Original birth certificate showing your parents’ names.! Original baptism/Christening certificate (for church weddings only).! Original affidavit made less than 6 months before the date on which you return to the UK. This must state the following information:

! Your full name, exactly as it is stated on your passport or deed poll proof of name change if you have changed your name! Your full address ! A statement that you are a citizen of the United Kingdom! A statement that you reside at the address you have given ! Your current occupation ! A statement that you are currently single and free to marry! Your parents’ full names; addresses and occupations ! Your place of birth as stated on your birth certificate! Your date of birth as stated on your birth certificate ! Your passport number! Lastly you must include the following statement: “I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the

provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.”! Your details as given in the affidavit must exactly match those on your birth certificate.! If you have been divorced, your original decree absolute. This must bear the stamp of the court that issued it.! If you have been widowed the original death certificate of your partner along with your original marriage certificate.! If you have changed your name then your original deed poll proof of name change will be required. Please note that if you have been divorced and havereverted to using your maiden name then this counts as a change of name, and proof of that change will be required.! If you are adopted then please bring your original adoption certificate with you.

Please bring the above documents with you when you travel.

3. Before you travel:Please note that two witnesses to the marriage will be required under Cypriot law. Please inform us twelve weeks before the date of travel if you need us toarrange this for you.

Municipality of Paphos Geroskipou Municipality Cyprus High CommissionCivil Marriage Office P.O. Box 63015 - 8210 Geroskipou Consulate GeneralP.O. Box 60052 - 8100 Pafos, Cyprus Paphos, Cyprus Civil Marriage in CyprusTelephone +357 26 822 353 Telephone +357 26 962 324 93 Park Street, London W1K 7ETFacsimile +357 26 822 364 Facsimile +357 26 961 247 Telephone 0207 629 5350Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Facsimile 0207 629 8164Web: www.pafos.org.cy Email: [email protected]

Questions and Answers

! How many people can be accommodated seated?! Up to 80 people.

! Do we provide flowers and decorations?! Vasilias has beautiful vines and flowers dotted around butany fresh flowers would be down to you to supply.

! Do you have recommended suppliers?! We have a number of recommended suppliers that we cansuggest to you and you can contact directly.

! What are the arrangements for music e.g. choir, CD player, etc?! You are welcome to bring in your own entertainment or we have a CD player that you can use. We also have arecommended DJ who can be arranged.

! Is confetti allowed?! We allow confetti and would be grateful if biodegradableconfetti can be used.

! Do you offer transport to the reception?! We have a number of recommended suppliers that offercars, horse drawn carriages and vintage buses.

! Are candles permitted in the reception area? Are theyallowed in the grounds?! We are happy for candles to be supplied, all we ask ifthey can be in the appropriate holders.

! When we book who will we liaise with?! We have a dedicated English team based in England who will liaise with you to ensure that all your weddingrequirements are taken care of.

! What staff will be there to help you and what will theybe responsible for?! You will have your own dedicated wedding manager onthe day to oversee the whole day and to make sure thateverything happens as planned. All waiting and bar staffwill be provide for you at no additional cost.

! Do you provide table linen, cutlery, crockery etc?! We provide all this for you on the day and will set yourtables for you.

! Is there accommodation nearby, do you have a recommended hotel list. Are there options for all budgets?! There is ample accommodation nearby. We can provideyou with a recommended list which caters for all budgets.

! What are the options if it rains, is too hot or even snows(hopefully not!)! We have space inside if the weather is not to good alsounder a gazebo area - we will look after you no matter whatthe weather is doing. There is a swimming pool if it really istoo hot to cool your feet!

! Will our wedding be recognised in the UK?! Your wedding will be recognised in the UK.

! Do we need wedding insurance? ! We strongly recommend that you take out insurance tocover your wedding abroad. Many insurers now have a special cover for weddings abroad.

! How should I transport my wedding dress?! You should check what your airline’s policy is, but themost convenient way of transporting your dress is in a specially designed box.

Legal Issues for Marrying in Cyprus

You can choose to have a civil wedding ceremony only or you can elect to have either an Anglican or Catholic service. Catholic couples must also have a civil ceremony preceding their service. For all weddings you must be resident in Cyprus for at least 3 working days before your wedding day. This excludes the day ofyour arrival/weekends and local public holidays.

Catholic CeremonyTo arrange your wedding you will need the information listed by the Paphos municipality and in addition you will also need to bring your baptism certificate(this is requested by the church). Also required is the address of your local church and the priest in charge. Upon your arrival, you will make your application atthe Town Hall and pay the licence fee. Please note that a civil ceremony must precede a catholic ceremony. The Town Hall will then issue your form B for thechurch. An appointment will be arranged for you to meet with the church co-ordinator and the priest where you will present the form to them. This meeting is tofinalise the details for the ceremony. You will pay the church fees directly to them.

Should you wish to proceed with the arrangements yourself please contact Mrs Suzie Allen. Telephone +357 99 615 715.

Anglican CeremonyFor those getting married or considering getting married in the Anglican Church of Paphos, the following information may be helpful:1. For the fees for Weddings, blessings and reaffirmation of vows please contact Helen Smith.

2. Please note that, for weddings, you will be required to obtain a special licence from the Paphos Town Hall. This can be done a few days after your arrival inCyprus, and you will need your passports and an affidavit each confirming that you are free to marry. If either of you has been divorced then the town hall willneed to see the original decree absolute papers; if a widow/widower, they will also need to see the death certificate of the deceased.

3. It is preferable for at least one of you to have been baptised into the Christian faith. We also require a photocopy of both your birth certificates and Baptismcertificates, if you have them. The Chaplain would wish to commend you to your home Church vicar or minister back in the UK, so please bring his/her nameand address with you. It is also very important to have a photocopy of your witnesses’ full names (including middle names) and passport numbers at interview,this information has to go on your Marriage Certificate so it must be absolutely correct.

For further information and bookings please contact the Parish Administrator, Helen Smith.Telephone +357 26 953 044, Facsimile +357 26 952 486, Mobile +357 99 212 627, e-mail: [email protected] web:www.paphosanglicanchurch.org.cy

Instructions for the arrangement of Civil Weddings

Your civil ceremony can be held at Vasilias, Paphos Town Hall or Geroskipou.

1. Minimum residency period prior to marriage:You will need to apply for a special marriage licence from the municipality where you are to be married. The minimum residency period for this type of licence is 3 working days (this excludes the day of your arrival/weekends and public holidays).

2. Documents required:You and your partner will each need:! Valid original 10-year UK passport which expires more than 6 months after the date of your return to the UK.! Original birth certificate showing your parents’ names.! Original baptism/Christening certificate (for church weddings only).! Original affidavit made less than 6 months before the date on which you return to the UK. This must state the following information:

! Your full name, exactly as it is stated on your passport or deed poll proof of name change if you have changed your name! Your full address ! A statement that you are a citizen of the United Kingdom! A statement that you reside at the address you have given ! Your current occupation ! A statement that you are currently single and free to marry! Your parents’ full names; addresses and occupations ! Your place of birth as stated on your birth certificate! Your date of birth as stated on your birth certificate ! Your passport number! Lastly you must include the following statement: “I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the

provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835.”! Your details as given in the affidavit must exactly match those on your birth certificate.! If you have been divorced, your original decree absolute. This must bear the stamp of the court that issued it.! If you have been widowed the original death certificate of your partner along with your original marriage certificate.! If you have changed your name then your original deed poll proof of name change will be required. Please note that if you have been divorced and havereverted to using your maiden name then this counts as a change of name, and proof of that change will be required.! If you are adopted then please bring your original adoption certificate with you.

Please bring the above documents with you when you travel.

3. Before you travel:Please note that two witnesses to the marriage will be required under Cypriot law. Please inform us twelve weeks before the date of travel if you need us toarrange this for you.

Municipality of Paphos Geroskipou Municipality Cyprus High CommissionCivil Marriage Office P.O. Box 63015 - 8210 Geroskipou Consulate GeneralP.O. Box 60052 - 8100 Pafos, Cyprus Paphos, Cyprus Civil Marriage in CyprusTelephone +357 26 822 353 Telephone +357 26 962 324 93 Park Street, London W1K 7ETFacsimile +357 26 822 364 Facsimile +357 26 961 247 Telephone 0207 629 5350Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Facsimile 0207 629 8164Web: www.pafos.org.cy Email: [email protected]

Questions and Answers

! How many people can be accommodated seated?! Up to 80 people.

! Do we provide flowers and decorations?! Vasilias has beautiful vines and flowers dotted around butany fresh flowers would be down to you to supply.

! Do you have recommended suppliers?! We have a number of recommended suppliers that we cansuggest to you and you can contact directly.

! What are the arrangements for music e.g. choir, CD player, etc?! You are welcome to bring in your own entertainment or we have a CD player that you can use. We also have arecommended DJ who can be arranged.

! Is confetti allowed?! We allow confetti and would be grateful if biodegradableconfetti can be used.

! Do you offer transport to the reception?! We have a number of recommended suppliers that offercars, horse drawn carriages and vintage buses.

! Are candles permitted in the reception area? Are theyallowed in the grounds?! We are happy for candles to be supplied, all we ask ifthey can be in the appropriate holders.

! When we book who will we liaise with?! We have a dedicated English team based in England who will liaise with you to ensure that all your weddingrequirements are taken care of.

! What staff will be there to help you and what will theybe responsible for?! You will have your own dedicated wedding manager onthe day to oversee the whole day and to make sure thateverything happens as planned. All waiting and bar staffwill be provide for you at no additional cost.

! Do you provide table linen, cutlery, crockery etc?! We provide all this for you on the day and will set yourtables for you.

! Is there accommodation nearby, do you have a recommended hotel list. Are there options for all budgets?! There is ample accommodation nearby. We can provideyou with a recommended list which caters for all budgets.

! What are the options if it rains, is too hot or even snows(hopefully not!)! We have space inside if the weather is not to good alsounder a gazebo area - we will look after you no matter whatthe weather is doing. There is a swimming pool if it really istoo hot to cool your feet!

! Will our wedding be recognised in the UK?! Your wedding will be recognised in the UK.

! Do we need wedding insurance? ! We strongly recommend that you take out insurance tocover your wedding abroad. Many insurers now have a special cover for weddings abroad.

! How should I transport my wedding dress?! You should check what your airline’s policy is, but themost convenient way of transporting your dress is in a specially designed box.

VASILIAS WEDDINGSNIKOKLIA PAPHOS CYPRUS

For more informationTelephone: 01376 559742

Email: [email protected]: www.vasiliasweddings.co.uk

The most magical experience ever

e had such an amazing time in Cyprus andthank you and your mother so much for everything.

Once again, so many thanks from the heart for making our wedding the most magical

experience ever. - Elizabeth

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