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If you thought inflation was only hitting groceries and electricity bills, think again, it has apparently also made its way into weddings.
A new report based on data from the Pancyprian Association of Event Professionals suggests that tying the knot in Cyprus in 2026 can cost anywhere from €18,000 to a staggering €70,000, depending on how “extra” the big day gets.
And yes, that’s before anyone even mentions the honeymoon.
According to figures presented on Sigma TV’s “Mesimeri kai Kati”, the final price tag depends heavily on guest numbers, venue choices, and how far couples are willing to go on the “fairy tale wedding” scale, from simple elegance to full-on cinematic production.
Breaking it down, even the basics are no longer exactly basic. Church fees or legal paperwork start from around €150, while venue rentals can range from €1,500 to €10,000, depending on whether your dream is a village hall or a seaside resort that looks like it belongs in a Netflix series.
Food and drinks alone start at €50 per person and can climb up to €150, meaning your guest list can quietly turn into a financial strategy exercise.
Then come the extras: flowers and décor starting at €3,000, DJs or live music from €1,000, photography between €2,000 and €5,000, and even wedding planners, or “events managers”, charging up to €5,000 for keeping the whole thing from turning into chaos.
If you were hoping fireworks would be the dramatic finale, those will cost you another €300 to €2,000. Because apparently love alone is no longer explosive enough.
Even smaller details add up: wedding rings between €300 and €3,000, invitations up to €800, favours up to €5 each, and yes, even the wedding car can cost up to €800 for the privilege of arriving on time.
For a typical Cyprus wedding of 180 to 250 guests, the report outlines three broad budgets: an “economical” version at €18,000–€25,000, a mid-range celebration between €28,000–€40,000, and a top-tier wedding that can soar to €70,000.
And that’s just the wedding day.
The bride’s outfit alone can run up to €3,000, while hair, makeup, and accessories easily add a few more hundred euros. The groom, not to be left out, can spend up to €2,500 on a suit, because love clearly requires tailoring.
What’s not included? The honeymoon. Or the bachelor and hen parties. Or the emotional recovery period afterwards.
The big question now being asked quietly, or loudly at kitchen tables across Cyprus, is whether this is simply inflation, or whether weddings have officially turned into luxury productions competing with small film budgets.
And perhaps more importantly: at what point does “I do” become “I’ll need a payment plan”?
