A wedding in Turkey can mean vows by the Bosphorus or a reception in a waterfront mansion. It can also mean a henna night with music and dancing, or a ceremony under the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. It also means two jobs at once, because most of your guests are traveling too. Our wedding planning covers both. We plan the day itself and the trip around it, from the first airport pickup to the last farewell dinner. It works for twenty guests or for several hundred.
Destination wedding planning for the day itself
First, we help you choose the setting. It might be a boat on the Bosphorus, a rooftop above the old city or a historic mansion. A garden, a hotel ballroom or a cave venue in Cappadocia work well too. Then we bring in the people who make the day: photographers and videographers, florists, musicians and DJs, caterers, hair and makeup artists, and decorators. Because outdoor plans depend on the weather, we always agree an indoor alternative and a time to decide.
We also plan the traditions around the wedding if you want them, such as a henna night before the big day, and the meals that bring both families together.
Wedding planning for your guests
- Arrivals: first, airport pickups for everyone, even on different flights and days.
- Hotels: room blocks near the venue, at different budgets.
- Transport: shuttles between hotels and venues, and late returns after the party.
- A guided day: the day before or after, a licensed guide shows your guests the old city.
- Extras: a event cruise on the Bosphorus, a welcome dinner or a farewell brunch.
One team, one plan
From your first message, one coordinator works with you and keeps every detail on a single plan: the venue, the suppliers, the guest list, the timetable and the transport. On the day, our team runs everything on site, so you and your families can simply celebrate.
Big or small, naturally, every wedding gets the same care. For the friends’ weekend before, see our bachelor and bachelorette service, and for the trip after, our honeymoons.
Turkish wedding traditions
- Kına gecesiThe henna night before the wedding, with songs and henna on the bride’s palm.
- Gold coinsAt Turkish weddings, guests pin gold coins or banknotes on the couple’s clothes.
- Bosphorus venuesMansions and palaces on the water host weddings with the strait as a backdrop.
- CappadociaCouples choose the fairy chimneys and the balloons at dawn for their wedding photos.
Our suggestion Borrow a tradition or two from Turkish weddings. Guests from abroad love them, and Turkish guests feel at home.
Legal matters
If you want a legal civil marriage in Turkey as foreigners, the rules and documents depend on your nationality, so check them early with the authorities and your own consulate. Turkish civil marriages are handled by municipal marriage offices. You can also marry legally at home and hold the celebration in Turkey.
Who it is for
Couples marrying in Turkey or celebrating a wedding abroad, families planning a large wedding, and couples who married at home and want the party in Istanbul.
Step by step
- Tell us your date, the number of guests and the style you imagine
- We suggest venues, suppliers and a plan for your guests
- One coordinator builds every detail into one plan with you
- Our team runs the day on site while you celebrate
What is included
- Venue search and booking
- Photographers, florists, musicians, caterers and decorators
- A henna night or welcome dinner on request
- Airport pickups, hotel blocks and guest transport
- A guided day for your guests
- One coordinator and on-site team
Where we arrange it
Istanbul and the Bosphorus, Cappadocia, Bodrum and the Aegean coast, and other regions on request.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we hold a wedding in Turkey?
On a boat on the Bosphorus, on a rooftop above the old city, in a historic mansion, a garden, a hotel ballroom or a cave venue in Cappadocia.
Do you plan travel for our guests?
Yes. Airport pickups on different days, room blocks near the venue, shuttles and a guided day before or after.
What if it rains on the day?
For outdoor plans, we always agree an indoor alternative and a time to decide.