From pre-wedding photo shoots to bachelor and bachelorette parties, Türkiye’s diverse range of accommodation, destinations, and activities means every couple will find something to suit their tastes for a whole host of pre- and post-wedding events.
Henna parties, where joy and sorrow are felt together, are celebrated with different rituals depending on cultural traditions and regions. Turkish henna nights are bridal parties with a deep-rooted history dating back to Ottoman times. During her henna night, the bride bids farewell to her parents’ home. The bride’s female family members and friends gather together to celebrate, and there is a tradition of singing folk songs to make the bride cry while putting henna on her hands.
The bridal hammam is also a tradition in Turkish culture, and brides choose either Turkish hammams or give the tradition a modern twist by going to spa centres. Hammams endeavour to provide an unforgettable experience in an enchanting historical atmosphere, providing a unique pre-wedding ritual for international bridal parties.
Bachelor & bachelorette parties – Wedding parties could start in İstanbul, the city of two continents that never sleeps, and travel to relax along the Mediterranean coast or to visit the hidden gems along the Aegean coast. This short getaway could include Bodrum for its unrivalled nightlife, the ultra-exclusive hospitality of Antalya, or a yacht tour from Göcek. For those who seek adventure, there are the hot-air balloon rides over the fairy-tale chimneys of Cappadocia and surfing the world-class waves in Çeşme. This can all be combined with the pleasure of leisurely wine tasting and gastronomic journeys in Urla’s vineyards as a pre-celebration of the upcoming nuptials.
Vow renewal ceremonies – With a venue to suit every taste, we are confident that everyone will find the perfect backdrop for the most beautiful “second big day” of their lives. Some of the many options include the beaches of the Aegean or a glamourous, exclusive ceremony in a historical palace in İstanbul.
Pre-wedding photo shoots – Türkiye offers an incredible variety of stunning settings for precious moments to be captured for a lifetime. İstanbul and Cappadocia are the most popular destinations for pre-wedding photo shoots, a tradition that is already widespread in Asian countries and quickly spreading across the world.
Proposal spots – Breathtaking backdrops around Türkiye will make the moment truly unforgettable, including terraces with a Bosphorus view, rooftops with views of the Golden Horn, a yacht under the Bosphorus Bridge, the Maiden Tower, the gardens of a royal palace, or the sunrise in Cappadocia.