If a typical church or registry office in the UK fills you with dread, then planning a great escape and marrying overseas in Cyprus could be the answer…

The Mediterranean island of Cyprus – with its exotic backdrop, sunny clime and beautiful beaches is a booming location for Brits to marry abroad. And unlike Spain and France where you have to be in the country for a significant period of time before your big day, in Cyprus you need to arrive just four days before.

Cyprus is also the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, so one of the most historically romantic places to marry your loved one, honeymoon, or renew your wedding vows.

In this special 5 Star Wedding Directory podcast, Jane Anderson, a journalist specialising in weddings abroad is joined by Lillian Panayi from Cyprus Tourism Organisation to share their advice on planning the perfect overseas wedding, from arranging the marriage license, to choosing the right location and setting, to picking the photographer to capture those special moments.