My friend is getting married, she is from Cypriot Decent and is getting married in Cyprus which i am attending in a couple of months.



I'm a bit stuck for ideas.....Anyone help?

See here:

http://www.worldweddingtraditions.com/locations/east_europe_traditions/cyprus_traditions.html
http://www.cyprusinfo.myby.co.uk/weddings.html#A_Guests_Guide_to_Cypriot_Weddings

Should you give money or bring a present?
It is usual to give money rather than a present at a wedding, presents can be given at the engagements, but again money is the norm.
To give wedding money it should be placed in a small envelope and given to the best man (koumbaro) who will be stood at the entrance at the reception.
How much money should you put in the envelope?
If you are very distant relatives or friends, then £30 would be an acceptable amount, however, if you are a relation, then at least £50 should be enclosed.
At the reception the couple will dance the money dance, this is where money is pined to the brides dress (pin money), it is advisable to have a £10 or £20 note ready for this.

In a town you will know that it is someone's wedding day from all the tooting of horns.

The most important thing for any guest to a Cypriot wedding is to have fun and enjoy the day, for none Cypriots going to their first wedding, the best advice I can give is that you go well rested having taken a course of energy giving vitamins. To party in Cyprus needs lots of energy.

hard with not knowing anything about them.

maybe you could find some traditional cypriot gift?


im going to cyprus in 2 weeks and i intend to buy the most ridiculous hat wear possible.... i find funny or thoughtfull gifts are the best...who wants something practical? pah! boring :)

mind you..if all else fails then its time to buy that toaster!

I always buy a photo frame with the date engraved on it, you can get some lovely wedding frames I do this when my friends have babies too, my first photo and so forth always goes down a treat and they have them in every price range depending on your finances.

Could buy a crate of Hendersons and a box of Thortons:lol:

I always find if i`m not sure what to buy I go for Champagne and 2 nice Champagne flutes.
Have a good time