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Israeli couples wed in mass Cyprus civil ceremony
Associated Press
2011-06-18 02:28 AM

Dozens of Israeli couples have exchanged wedding vows in a mass civil ceremony on the promenade of a Cypriot coastal resort.

The Mediterranean provided the backdrop for Friday's brief ceremony officiated by Larnaca Mayor Andreas Moyseos for the mostly Russian-speaking couples.

Organizers said 170 couples were slated to take part in the event in a bid to set a world record for the most couples tying the knot in a civil ceremony. But they were unsure if they had beaten the record of 163 because some couples were no-shows.

Cyprus, which claims to be the birthplace of the ancient Greek goddess of love, is a favorite destination for Israeli couples who opt for a civil wedding because of its proximity and ease with which such ceremonies are conducted.

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Dozens of Israeli couples tie the knot in mass civil ceremony on Cypriot resort’s promenade

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