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Traditional wedding and interlocked wedding rings
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Turkey's spectacular coastlines, magnificent
landscapes and exotic cities make it the perfect backdrop for your
special occasion, whether it's a wedding, blessing or honeymoon. The
breath taking scenery and warm climate, coupled with a rapidly
improving infrastructure and tourism centres means organising a
wedding in Turkey is no longer the difficulty it once was. Even so,
organising a wedding abroad can still be quite daunting, especially
if you're not familiar with the language, culture and the local
bureaucracy. That's why we recommend that you choose one of the many
tour operators that now specialise in weddings to Turkey or
honeymoon in Turkey, making the
process simple and stress-free - some companies will even tailor
your weddings to suit your personal preferences and budgets. Whether
it's a fairy-tale wedding in the enchanting and exotic Istanbul, a
honeymoon aboard a traditional sailing boat or a blissfully tranquil
blessing in one of Turkey's many secluded coves or castles, Turkey
offers endless ideas for a truly unforgettable wedding experience.
LOCATIONS
Istanbul
Relive history in this unique and exotic city.
Magical, mystical, exotic and enchanting, Istanbul is undoubtedly
one of the most romantic cities in the world. Spanning two
continents, Istanbul displays a fascinating blend of east and west,
as well as ancient and modern. Wander through the meandering streets
of Istanbul, and you will find there is something to surprise you at
every turn. Whether it's impressive historical sites such as the
Blue Mosque or Topkapi Palace, the spectacular scenery of the
Bosphorus, or the tantalising colours and aromas of the Bazaars and
markets, Istanbul is an enchanting fusion of romance and adventure
that makes it an ideal venue for weddings, honeymoons and blessings.
Istanbul offers a stunning array of venues for blessings and
ceremonies for the renewal of vows, for all denominations of faith,
including Christian, Islamic and Jewish. Christian couples may
choose from a wide selection of ancient churches, whilst for
Muslims, the option exists for a ceremony in the spectacular
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque). For a unique Jewish ceremony,
synagogues such as the Ahrida, one of the oldest and most
significant in Istanbul's long history, offer a magical setting for
a blessing.
With a delightful abundance of both unique historical sites and
sophisticated hotels, you will be spoilt for choice regarding venues
for your special occasion. Here we list a small sample of what's on
offer. For a more comprehensive selection and full list of the hotel
venues and Ottoman style mansions, please contact one of the
specialist wedding operators to Turkey.
The Maiden's Tower: set on an islet in the Bosphorus,
this recently restored tower houses a superb restaurant and enviably
unique views of Istanbul's stunning skyline. The tower has a long
history steeped in romantic myths and has been an inspiration to
writers, poet and artists, while its most recent claim to fame is
for featuring in the recent Bond film 'The World is Not Enough.
The Yerebatan Sarayi:
Another location from an earlier Bond film, 'From Russia with Love,'
this sixth century underground cistern contains more than three
hundred massive illuminated Corinthian columns that rise
spectacularly from the water, whilst classical music plays in the
background.
Princes' Islands: Why not retreat to one of
the delightfully serene Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, just
a short ferry ride from mainland Istanbul? Peace and calm can be
found here, where the only form of transport is the horse-drawn
carriage - a perfectly idyllic spot for both weddings and
honeymoons.
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Cappadocia
For the perfect fairy-tale wedding setting, there is nowhere on
earth quite like Cappadocia and its astonishing lunar-like
landscape. Over millions of years, the soft volcanic rock, once lava
created by the eruptions of now long-extinct volcanoes, has been
eroded by the elements to create the most unusual and spectacular
rock formations, or 'fairy chimneys' as they are affectionately
known.
It is a very spiritual place and there are said to be more than a
thousand churches and chapels here as entire cities were created in
hollowed out caves by Christians fleeing from Roman persecution
thousands of years ago. Now, you too can experience the magic of
Cappadocia with a wedding in one of the incredible ancient cave
churches, or why not exchange your vows in a hot air balloon flying
over the breathtaking landscape at sunset? The choice is yours for a
truly unforgettable ceremony.
Aegean and Mediterranean Coastlines
Turkey's coastlines offer miles and miles of spectacular scenery and
breathtaking views, with much of it still blissfully untouched:
sleepy fishing villages, quiet coves, tranquil bays, historical
ruins and deserted islands all provide the perfect setting for an
idyllic wedding or honeymoon. The coastline is also interspersed
with an array of larger holiday resorts, which also offer superb
sun-drenched beaches, crystal-clear seas, thermal spas and lively
nightlife, meaning your options for a warm wedding by the sea are
limitless. Here we present a sample of what's on offer, and again
would encourage you to contact one of the specialist operators for a
more comprehensive list.
Ölü Deniz
This stunning bay with it's much-photographed blue lagoon,
surrounded by fragrant, pine-clad mountains is undoubtedly a
romantic and idyllic wedding location. With a choice of top quality
hotels within easy reach, honeymoon possibilities are endless: from
a 5-star holiday villages to intimate and exclusive boutique hotels.
Pammukale (Cotton Castle)
This is a sight to behold. A natural wonder formed from a
series of glistening white terraces cascading down a hillside, each
filled with a glistening pool of blue water, has been created over
the centuries from the flow of the calcium-rich thermal spring
above. This could be the perfect setting for a unique moonlit
reception or honeymoon.
Bodrum
One of Turkey's most loved and cosmopolitan holiday resorts, this
beautiful town of traditional white-washed houses, cobbled streets
and the site of ancient Halicarnassus and the Temple of Mausolus,
the second of the 'Seven Wonders,' offers countless stunning wedding
locations. Whether a wedding fit for a Queen and King at the
striking 15th century fortress, Saint Peter's Castle, which
overlooks the bay, or a honeymoon in one of the luxury beachside
hotels in the area, you are spoilt for choice in this region of
beautiful bays and breathtaking scenery.
Kalkan
A delightful town of winding streets and sophisticated
bars and restaurants Kalkan is the perfect spot for a romantic
honeymoon. With its luxurious hotels overlooking the sea, and easy
access to nearby historical wonders of Olympos, Termessos, Phaselis,
Myra and Perge, as well as some of the most beautiful beaches in
Turkey including the bay of Kaputas and Patara, this is the ideal
escape for a ceremony or honeymoon in the historical heartland of
Turkey that's surrounded by sumptuous natural landscape and
turquoise blue seas.
Gulet Sailing
Another utterly unique way to celebrate your union is
upon a traditional Turkish wooden sailing boat. The Mediterranean is
the ideal place for sailing as many bays can only be reached by boat
and certain treasures can only be seen by the sea, such as the
amazing sunken city in Kekova. Arrange your dream wedding on a
beautiful deserted bay, or even aboard a boat. Or, why not enjoy a
wonderfully relaxing honeymoon gently cruising the warm Turkish
waters, either alone, or make a party of it and take your wedding
guests along with you too! |
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