Karen and Julian looked forward to organising a special wedding abroad. Like many other couples that decide to plan their special day with Planet Weddings, they were grateful for the recommendations and sound advice from start to finish.
“We always wanted to get married abroad after my brother had married in Paphos 23 years ago. Tragically, I lost both my parents suddenly 2 years ago within 5 months of each other. My father was Italian so we did look at Italy but when we saw the Paliomonastiro venue in Cyprus, we both knew instantly that was the place for us. It just blew us away.” Explains bride Karen.
Once the couple alerted family and friends, those that said ‘count us in’ were plenty. “Everyone wanted to come, we were so excited.” Adds bride Karen and groom Julian.
That Planet Weddings did their best to ensure the all-important details were delivered, gave the couple great peace of mind and ensured they could enjoy their special day to the full.
“Planet Weddings were unbelievable! They took care of everything from start to finish. Nothing was a problem or too much trouble and as a perfectionist myself , their attention to detail was hugely appreciated as was their care. They totally exceeded my expectations. We would recommend Planet Weddings and have already done so! Our wedding day couldn’t have gone any better, it was just perfect. The excellence from the UK and in resort was seamless.
Everyone was blown away by the stunning venue, the tropical feel especially when the cliff lit up. We wanted it to feel tropical & picked everything that made it look like that, from the creation that was our three-tier cake, to the delicious food, breathtaking decorations, fabulous music, the photographer… He was unreal and the images speak for themselves! The list of all that was great, goes on and on. The planning was perfection! “ Exclaims bride Karen.
Karen’s bridal gown was Sofia Tolli with detailed petal flowers and lots of crystals and sparkles.
“I fell in love with my dress instantly because it was bridal, yet summery. It was hot in Cyprus in July and the dress captured the light from daylight to evening – a vibe that wouldn’t have necessarily been available in the UK. I’ve always like glitz & glamour and my bridesmaids were in full blush sequin dresses too. They were all close family and friends. I did opt for making all the bouquets & the button holes as was worried that fresh might wilt & knew what I wanted to match.” Adds bride Karen. Her gorgeous updo was inspired by Audrey Hepburn.
Groom Julian explains his choice of wardrobe for their special day: “My suit was handmade with a skull pattern on the back satin of the waistcoat to match my wedding ring, which was hand made with tiny skulls in the band. I’m into rock and that’s what inspired me!”
What about the cute ring bearer with his ring security briefcase, we asked Karen, to be told that he’s the couple’s 4yr old grandson Jacob. We’d describe him as a cheeky chappy and Karen adds: “ Jacob is full of fun & was so excited to carry the rings in his case. However, the rings he did carry were fake and his case was full of Haribo sweets - that was the only way we knew he wouldn’t put the case down - it worked a treat, haha! “
“The joy, exhilaration, excited energy from all our guests, family and friends was apparent from the start of our wedding day. It just carried us through to evening with everyone saying: ‘WOW !! This is amazing!’ No one wanted the day to end, and we all made unforgettable memories. “ Confesses bride Karen.
Julian and Karen feel they could not have asked for more. “Our wedding day was very special, it was truly emotional and such a happy day. My brother gave me away and that was emotional as my parents were not there to share the day. We both cried. Julian cried before I arrived, he cried when he saw me and half- way through the ceremony. In fact, everyone was crying ! It was unreal how it touched everyone emotionally but also with joy and happiness. Folks were considering renewing their vows! We have never felt so happy & in love, wish we could capture those feelings of happiness, store them in a box and keep them forever. That’s all down to Planet Weddings too, we thank them so much because we couldn’t have done this without them!”
To discover more about organising your special wedding day in Cyprus contact Planet Weddings, a specialist tour operator whose MD started weddings in Cyprus over three decades ago and continues to help travel agents and their clients organise a truly memorable wedding day. Through their sister company Planet Holidays flights, accommodation, car hire and more can also be organised throughout the island, including twin and multi-centre stays in luxury accommodation.
To make things easier for you, we havve put together a variety of packages which include the essential touches our couples usually ask us to organise. You'll also have the opportunity to add other 'extras' to make it as personalised as you wish it to be.
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