Flowers remain an integral part of your wedding even if you are getting married abroad. Even if you have opted for an intimate elopement style ceremony you will want a bridal bouquet, but most Brides and Grooms will be thinking about ceremony flowers and decorations for their reception.

Anything you can have for a wedding in the UK, or any other country, will most likely be available in Cyprus. However, the cost will depend on whether the flowers are in season and native or require a speciality service to supply them.

As we suggest in our Yellow Moodboard Article, one option is to visit the local florists and garden centres and buy small pot plants for table centrepieces, you could even purchase a small bouquet directly from their shop. While this means not knowing in advance what may be available, it is an ideal option for those on a budget or looking for a more eclectic or country feel.

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Some flowers that are easily found in Cyprus, many can be seen throughout the countryside and in gardens:

Cyclamen come in many shades of red, pink and white and make a simple centrepiece.
Hibiscus dramatic flowers with amazing central stamen mainly in scarlet and pale pink.
Plumbago clusters of delicate shades of blue.
Frangipani wax like flowers in white or pink.

Narcissus and Tulips in the spring tulips are readily available.
Anemones these very delicate flowers in shades of pink, lilac, white, yellow and red, which can be seen growing wild in the Akamas and fields all over the island, would make ethereal centrepieces.
Passiflora/Passion Flowers waxy white with purple centres add a bold statement.

Osteospermum white or mauve with purple centres
Roses traditional wedding bouquet flowers are available year round
Lily both calla lilies and oriental lilies are readily available in traditional white or many other shades
Stephanotis this waxy white flower has an amazing scent for either your bridal bouquet or as a plant on your reception tables.

Jasmine sweet smelling and delicate white flowers
Bird of Paradise if you want to add that tropical feel then this bright orange, with touches of purple, flower is a great option in the early autumn months
Allium make a dramatic statement whether they are globes or the more delicate white sprays, but do be careful as they can smell being part of the garlic and onion family!

Lavender to add a delicate aroma or use as natural confetti, there is a lavender farm in Cyprus who will sell
Gazania available in many shades of yellow and orange often with dramatic dark centres
Orchid another statement flower which invokes a tropical feel
Gladioli while wild plants can be seen in the spring the cultivated variety in shades of pink looks spectacular as a centrepiece

Olive trees abound throughout Cyprus, simple sprigs could be used as foliage in floral arrangements
Citrus trees such as orange and lemon are also found in their thousands, if you are having a spring wedding then the blossom could add fragrance but even the branches and leaves have an amazing scent
Poinsettia plants could be used if you have opted for a late autumn wedding, available in traditional red but there are also pink and white versions.
Blossom in early spring the island is covered in Almond blossom as well as many fruits such as peach and apricot, the bough of a blossom tree could be used to decorate your venue.