Destination Weddings in Turkey

The ancient land of Turkey is a seductive mix of thriving cities with majestic old buildings and breathtaking natural landscapes. Thousands of years of history ensure that the present is constantly influenced by the past. This is particularly true of the city of Istanbul, which remained capital of the civilized world for many centuries. Today ancient palaces stand alongside prestigious hotels, where you can get married in traditional Turkish style.

The wedding will be held in the hotel ballroom, in the evening. You enter the room as a couple, accompanied by the ladies of the court, as the wedding march is played. You will then sit together at the table, with your witnesses to the right and the government officer who will marry you on the left.

After the marriage ceremony, the register is signed, and you will enjoy your first dance as a married couple. Your relatives will then offer you gifts, and you will cut the wedding cake. Photos are taken, and celebrations continue for many hours, as friends and family dine and dance together. The hotel will offer you one of their best rooms for your first night as man and wife.

You will then be at your leisure to discover Turkey, whose fascinating cultural and artistic traditions include painting, sculpture, paper marbling, carpet weaving and even shadow puppet plays.

An important wedding tradition in Turkey is that the bride's female friends write their names inside her bridal shoes. At the end of the day, the person whose name is rubbed off will be next to marry!