The most popular wedding destinations in Türkiye
A unique background: wedding in Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of the most romantic addresses in Türkiye: From marriage proposals to four-day destination weddings, Cappadocia’s stunning scenery and colorful hot air balloons provide a fabulous backdrop for couples from all over the world. With such demand, couples seeking to plan an engagement party or wedding celebration kick off the process months in advance, by calling the relevant businesses in the region. Note: Turkish Airlines Holidays offers the best holiday packages for trips in Türkiye as well as worldwide. Booking hotels, flights, transfers and rental cars through Turkish Airlines Holidays makes planning a destination wedding in Türkiye that much easier!
Mediterranean warmth: Antalya
Antalya is as attractive for destination weddings as it is for sea-sand-sun tourism. This relaxed Mediterranean city witnesses hundreds of weddings every year, with couples from all over the world getting hitched in a variety of locales – from beaches to the Taurus Mountains. Antalya’s plentiful range of accommodations, from rustic resorts to luxury hotels, offers couples and guests a wide choice. The city is also extremely popular as a honeymoon destination.
Bodrum Bodrum…
Bodrum, where summer is even more beautiful than spring, is among Türkiye’s most popular wedding locations for international guests. From picturesque beach weddings to lavish events at glamorous hotels, numerous couples say “yes” in Bodrum’s peaceful atmosphere.
A taste of Constantinople: İstanbul
Türkiye – and especially İstanbul – appeals to an almost infinite range of visitors. With its diversity, dynamism and gorgeous Bosphorus views, İstanbul is an extraordinarily attractive wedding destination. In addition, the city has a wide variety of wedding venues, from historic waterfront mansions and world-renowned hotels to more modest locales along the Bosphorus and in the surrounding area. İstanbul’s plentiful sightseeing and cultural opportunities also make the city a perfect destination for multi-day wedding events.
Concept selection: Countryside, beaches, hotels
Türkiye’s diverse geography is a draw for many international couples, along with the country’s plentiful and varied accommodation options. Brides and grooms can choose simple countryside ceremonies or plan extravagant parties in opulent halls in almost any region. As we have noted, the Bosphorus is a popular backdrop in weddings among foreign couples, while Antalya and Bodrum host the highest number of beachfront weddings.
Honeymoon destinations
After the wedding, numerous couples opt to spend their honeymoon in Türkiye. The country’s long Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines feature lovely towns and resorts, including Kas and Bodrum, Marmaris, Akyaka, Cesme and Göcek – each of which possesses their own unique character.
Getting married in Türkiye: Legal requirements for foreigners
All marriages in Türkiye, including those of foreigners, must be conducted by the Turkish authorities, and carried out in accordance with the Turkish Civil Code and relevant regulations. You can visit this page for details. Foreign citizens seeking to wed in Türkiye must submit certain documents:
- A Single Status Certificate in Turkish (except for Apostille and multilingual documents), to be obtained from the consulate they are affiliated with, and approved by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Passports, which must be notarized together with their Turkish translation. If couples do not speak Turkish, they will have a certified translator during the application.
Statements are completed with the help of a translator. A translator should also be present during the wedding.
We wish happiness and health to all the couples walking down the aisle together this year!
