Matthew Edmondson Independent Celebrant

Your celebrant

Hello, I'm Matthew.

I am here to stand beside couples on the happiest day of their lives, and beside families on the hardest. Both ask the same thing of me: listen properly, then find the right words.

Originally from the U.K., I have lived in Cyprus since 2001. During that time I have got married and had two wonderful children.

After 27 years of working in Theatre and Entertainment and many summers of singing at weddings, I trained in the U.K. as a professional Celebrant. I have a genuine interest in people and love to find out all their stories.

I wanted to choose a career that involved being with people, and listening to their stories. I am delighted to offer my services to you as a professional Celebrant. I've worked at venues all over the island. Whether you're Cypriot, an expat who has made Cyprus home, or flying in for a destination wedding, I'll make the day feel personal and run without a hitch.

Matthew

Fully trained celebrantFully insuredRight across the island

Registered with the Fellowship of Professional CelebrantsI am a fully trained celebrant and a member of the FPC, the largest organisation of independent celebrants in the UK and Europe. Find out more about the Fellowship ›

Weddings and vow renewals

Ceremonies that feel like you, not a script.

We meet (in person or on video), I get to know you both, and I write a ceremony around your story: how you met, what you promise, the people who matter. You approve every word before the day.

Elopement

Just the two of you (and a photographer if you wish… or just give me a camera). A short, heartfelt ceremony at a hidden spot: sunrise at the Akamas, a quiet cove, a mountain village.

€369

Most chosen

Signature ceremony

Fully bespoke ceremony for any size of wedding. Two planning meetings, your story written in full, Souvenir Wedding Certificate, rehearsal, and a keepsake copy of your ceremony.

€469

Boutique ceremony

A hand-crafted ceremony for up to ten people in attendance. Intimate and beautiful.

€419

Symbolic ceremonies are not legally binding marriage contracts Many couples now take care of the legal paperwork in their home country before they fly out, leaving them free to enjoy a relaxed, deeply personal symbolic ceremony here on the island of love. If you’d rather marry legally in Cyprus, that’s simple too: the municipality’s Marriage Officer registers the marriage at the town hall, with your documents presented beforehand. It’s a short formality, usually done separately, so your celebrant ceremony stays the ceremony: the one with your story, your vows and your people. Whichever route you choose, either I or your wedding coordinator can help you further.

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Ceremony table with flowers overlooking the sea and palm trees

SeasideHotels & terraces

Wine bottles and ring box at a winery ceremony

WineryPaphos wine villages

Stone chapel courtyard set for a ceremony

CourtyardChapels & stone courtyards

A ceremony by the sea under a white floral arch

BeachAcross the island

Funerals & memorials

You don't have to work this out alone.

When someone dies, there's a lot to decide very quickly. I'll sit with you, hear the stories, and shape them into a ceremony that's honest, warm and true to the person, while handling the timings with the funeral director so you don't have to.

Funerals and memorials

A fully written service at a cemetery, crematorium, venue or home. Family meeting, eulogy written with you, support for family speakers, music and readings, and a printed copy afterwards.

from €250

Island-wide ceremonies I conduct funeral ceremonies in every district of Cyprus. For services outside Paphos district, a travel supplement applies, and I’ll always confirm the full cost with you before anything is arranged.

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Questions

Good to know

Is a celebrant wedding legally binding in Cyprus?

The legal registration is done by the municipal Marriage Officer. A celebrant ceremony is symbolic, so most couples complete the short civil formality at the town hall and have their personal ceremony with me, on the same day or separately.

Can we choose our own funeral celebrant?

Yes. You're free to choose who leads the ceremony. Just let your funeral director know, and I'll coordinate timings and arrangements with them directly.

Do you do religious or non-religious ceremonies?

Both, and everything in between. I can include prayers, hymns or a blessing alongside personal stories, or keep it entirely secular. It's your choice.

How far ahead should we book?

Weddings: 6–12 months for peak season (May–October). Funerals: contact me as soon as you're ready. I keep time free for short notice.

Do you travel across the island?

Yes: Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Ayia Napa, Nicosia and the Troodos villages. Travel outside the Paphos district is quoted separately.

Get in touch

Let's talk.

Tell me a little about what you have in mind. I reply personally, usually the same day.

📞 +357 96 322 902

💬 WhatsApp welcome on the same number

✉️ info@matthewthecelebrant.com

If you've lost someone recently, please just call or WhatsApp. You don't need to have anything decided. We'll take it one step at a time.

Thank you.

Your message has been sent, and I’ll be in touch soon. If it’s urgent, please call or WhatsApp me on +357 96 322 902.

Say it your way,
by the sea.

A farewell that
sounds like them.