We're getting married

Elena & Mücahit

September 13, 2026

Istanbul, Turkey

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Wedding Details

The Celebration

Ceremony, Dinner & Dancing

Join us for an unforgettable evening of ceremony, dinner, games, and dancing at No1 Villa Bahçe.

16:00 — 22:00

No1 Villa Bahçe

Kavacık Mah., Beykoz / İstanbul

A beautiful garden venue on the Asian side of Istanbul, in Kavacık, Beykoz.

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Travel & Transportation

Transfer from Taksim

We will organise transportation from the Taksim area to the venue and back. The estimated pick-up window is 14:30 – 15:00, and the bus returns at 22:00. Please let us know once you have booked your accommodation so we can arrange a pickup for you (if needed).

Recommended Hotel

Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel

We recommend Elite World Istanbul Taksim — central, comfortable, and right where our transfer picks up. Both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) work well for getting in.

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Parking

Free parking is available right outside the venue, so feel free to drive if that's easier for you.

When to Arrive in Istanbul

We recommend arriving Friday, Sept 11. Explore Istanbul over the weekend and join us for the celebration on Sunday.

The day at a glance

Program

A Few Notes

Children are warmly welcome — please bring your little ones along.
This is an alcohol-free celebration.
In keeping with our families' traditions, public kisses won't be part of the celebration.

14:30 – 15:00

Transportation Pick-up

16:00

Welcome

17:00

Ceremony

17:30

Photos & Takı

18:00

Dinner Begins

19:50

Sunset & First Dance

20:45

Wedding Cake

21:10

Music & Dance

22:00

Transportation Back

Dress Code

Semi-formal / cocktail attire — elegant but comfortable enough to dance.

The photos below are inspiration only — feel free to interpret the palette in your own style. Nothing here is required.

Please avoid very bright neon colours, and please avoid white, ivory, cream and vanilla — those are reserved for the bride.

For Ladies

Peach dress inspiration

Olive green dress inspiration

Maroon dress inspiration

For Gentlemen

Green suit inspiration

Navy suit inspiration

No need for a tuxedo or three-piece suit. Trousers, a jacket and a shirt are perfect. Tie is optional.

Our Palette

Light Peach

Apricot

Deep Apricot

Coral / Terracotta

Deep Maroon

Deep Plum

Olive Green

Mustard Gold

Gifts & Takı

What is Takı?

During Takı, guests come up to the bride and groom one by one and pin a gift onto the red sash they wear — a Turkish way of wishing the newlyweds a good start. Please bring something pinnable: a gold coin, money, or a small symbolic keepsake. We'd love every guest to take part.

About Gifts

A gift would mean a lot to us as we start our new family — money or a gold coin is the most helpful. We know that for many of you, just getting to Istanbul takes real effort, so please don't feel pressure. One small note: please no alcohol.