Church of St Lazarus | Larnaca Wedding Photography | St Lazarus Church | Larnaca | Cyprus

Tammi and Demi live in Larnaca, Cyprus and always loved the historic St Lazarus Church so it was there they wanted to shoot their wedding photography. The Church of Saint Lazarus (Agios Lazarus) is located in the center of the historic town of Larnaca. It is an important centre of Christian pilgrimage, as the remains of Saint Lazarus, were found at this place in the late 9th century. Its tranquil and holy atmosphere make it a popular choice for local couples to marry or Christen their children.

Church of St Lazarus, Larnaca Wedding Photography

Newlyweds Tammi and Demi posing for me outside St Lazarus Church in Larnaca.

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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.

Marianna and Christos' Wedding Day | Ktima Dafermou | Lefkara

Marianna and Christos’ Cyprus wedding at the beautiful village of Lefkara in Cyprus added a stunning backdrop to the traditional element of this special day. Check out the old village house where Marianna held her stolisma, the beautiful church of The Holy Cross and the celebrations after at the truly unique Dafermou Winery.

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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Ayioi Anargiroi Church Wedding and Christening Photography | Cape Greco (Cavo Greco) | Protaras | Cyprus

Ayioi Anargiroi Church lies on the Eastern side of Cyprus in Cape Greco near Protaras. Ayioi Anargiroi church is a small chapel, in shades of blue and white, overlooking the sea. Many couples choose to have their wedding ceremony and wedding photography there and also have Christenings.

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Ayioi Anargiroi Church, Cape Greco (Cavo Greco), Protaras

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