wedding in turkey

Have your wedding in Turkey - where East meets West.

Turkey is a truly fascinating country and if you're looking for a wedding destination with a difference I couldn't recommend Turkey strongly enough.

Straddling two continents, Turkey is a unique blend of European and Asian influences. It has a diverse landscape of unparallel beauty. From the romantic city of Istanbul, steeped in history with its myriad of lanes and the amazing Blue Mosque, to the stunning beach of Olu Deniz, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the truly amazing natural wonder that is Pammukale - a wedding in Turkey is certain to be a wedding with a difference!

For the adventurous at heart, if you get married in Turkey you need not limit your celebrations to land. You can take to the air in a hot air balloon or sail the azures waters of the Aegean or Mediterranean in a Gulet (a traditional sailing boat). Provided your chosen location is not a place of cultural heritage or a religious site, you can get married just about anywhere in Turkey, making this an ideal wedding destination for those who wish to break with tradition.

Whether you choose to have a civil or religious ceremony or simply a blessing, Turkey offers both you and your guests an exotic, vibrant and truly stunning backdrop for an unforgettable wedding experience. 

The following pages have been designed to provide advice and information on getting married in Turkey.

Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Turkey

The legal requirements and documentation required for your marriage to be legally binding are outlined here.

Wedding Ceremonies in Turkey

The details of the different types of wedding ceremonies you can have in Turkey are outlined here.

Recommended Wedding Planners in Turkey

Are you looking for a great wedding planner to help you organise your wedding in Turkey? Listed here are planners who offer a very tailored and personalised service.

Recommended Travel Specialist for Turkey

Looking for impartial advice and ideas to help you choose the best wedding venue and holiday package? Holidaysplease will help you get the best price at the best operator.

We wanted a wedding destination that would cater for our wide range of guests, we had 18 year olds right up to 70 year olds. Turkey is a fantastic county with so much to see and do for all age groups. The Turkish people are among the friendliest people in the world. Our wedding was magical, and I would recommend turkey as a wedding destination in a heartbeat.

Edelle, Ireland

We visited Turkey last year and there was no doubt that the bright blue sea and stunning mountains would make an amazing backdrop for our wedding. We wanted pure 5 star luxury without the UK price tag...Turkey was our perfect choice!

Claire, United Kingdom

My mother has a villa in Turkey and we have been going there for a few years now. It's just a beautiful country, great people, nice weather and we have fallen in love with it so couldn't think of a better place to get married. The cost of weddings here in the UK are way too high plus we would like a small wedding so going away seems the best option.

Joanne, United Kingdom