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Ten pieces on planning a wedding in Istanbul: what things actually cost, when to marry, the paperwork, and how a day really flows.
Cost
A clear breakdown of what really sets the figure: guest count, venue type, season and production, with the ranges we quote today.
Venues
The three families of venue couples choose between, and the practical trade-offs of each for light, logistics and guest comfort.
Legal
Which documents you need, where they are certified, and how far ahead to start so the ceremony date is never at risk.
Season
What the light, the wind and the ferry traffic do to your day, month by month from April to October.
Planning
Beyond the moodboard: contracts, venue visits, supplier follow-up and the decisions we make on your behalf.
Timeline
How we build the schedule backwards from sunset, and the buffers that keep a long celebration on time.
Design
Candlelight is forgiving in person and unforgiving on camera. How we balance colour temperature, height and contrast.
Guests
Hotel blocks, airport transfers and the welcome plan that turns a long flight into the start of the celebration.
Tradition
How the henna night finds its place beside a contemporary celebration without feeling separate or bolted on.
Photography
Locations that still feel private, the permits they require, and the travel time you need to allow between them.