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What’s the difference between a Marriage Ceremony and a Wedding Ceremony.

Are you in the process of planning your dream wedding ceremony and feeling overwhelmed with all the options available?

I’m Celebrant Rosie Anstey, a Certified Civil Wedding Celebrant, here to answer some of your questions, and guide you through the options.

Let’s dive into the differences between a Marriage Ceremony and a Wedding Ceremony.

A Marriage Ceremony is the legal part that gets the paperwork sorted where two individuals legally bind themselves in marriage according to the laws of the country or state.

It often includes traditional vows, and sometimes the exchange of rings, and will be officiated by a religious or civil authority and follows a set format.

It takes place in a registered place of worship, licensed office or venue which is open to the public.

The ceremony includes the signing of a marriage license or certificate by the couple.

After the ceremony, the marr…

Weddings & Vow Renewals with Cyprus Celebrant Rosie Anstey

💍 More Than Just a Wedding Celebrant

Planning your wedding or vow renewal ceremony in Cyprus is an exciting adventure — but if you don’t live here, finding the right venue and reliable suppliers can feel a little daunting.

That’s where I come in. I’m Rosie Anstey, an English professional, certified wedding celebrant who has been based here in Cyprus for over 12 years. During that time, I’ve built an extensive knowledge of the island’s most beautiful venues and a trusted network of talented suppliers I’ve worked with many times. I work throughout the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.

📖 Crafting Your Perfect Ceremony

When you choose me as your celebrant, we begin by getting to know each other. I take the time to really understand your story, your personalities, and your vision for the day. Together, we’ll shape every detail of your ceremony, including all the elements you want and leaving out anything you d…

How to have a wedding day to remember!

The question every couple wants the answer to, how to have the wedding day everyone will remember?

“I think it is empowering that couples are taking control of how they want to share the experience of their marriage. Couples from all backgrounds are realising they do not want to be told how to celebrate their love.”

What is the best way to remember something I hear you ask? Well, I can answer that question with my lifelong experience of being a teacher it is through experience. All the great teachers I have ever worked with have classes who are happy, enjoy what they are doing and always talk about their lesson with passion and feeling.

What does this have to do with a wedding ceremony?

I always feel when planning a ceremony, I want every couple to have the same emotions of being so happy doing something you love and enjoying every minute of the experience.

Everyone knows what a standard wedding looks like. There is nothing wrong with tha…

Getting married in Greece? Where to start?

So, you have chosen the beautiful country of Greece for your destination wedding and now you are feeling just a little overwhelmed. Perhaps you are wondering what the next steps should be? When you are getting married in Greece, you just need to answer some of the following questions. Once you have done that, everything else will start to fall in to place and you will have made a start!

What type of wedding are you planning?

Elopement style-just you as a couple

Micro wedding- you and less than 20 guests

Classic wedding-20+ guests

Are you still hunting down the perfect venue?

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Having trouble choosing the best Greek Island for you?

Do you prefer the Greek mainland?

TOP TIP Both Athens https://www.aia.gr/traveler/ and Thessaloniki have international airports.

Are you looking for a popular Island with loads of organised activities for friend…

What suppliers do I need for my wedding?

Preparing for your wedding shouldn’t be stressful, it should be fun! We take a look at the main suppliers you need to consider to create your perfect wedding ceremony. This list is to inspire you and is by no means exhaustive – there are some unique niche wedding suppliers out there too • Venue • Wedding officiant (registrar, celebrant or minister) • Photographer • Videographer and/or drone pilot • Wedding planner, event co-ordinator or wedding stylist • Caterer • Specialist stations (donut, chocolate fountain, children’s corner etc) • Specialist cake maker • Florist • Hair dresser • Makeup artist • Special occasion car • Wedding crafts and signage • DJ and/or musician Should I decide on a wedding date before contacting suppliers? The first question you will be asked by any supplier is, “What is the date of your wedding?” Unless you are booking your wedding date a long time in advance, by avoiding bank holidays and weekends, you will open up the availability pos…