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A Spectacular Regal Wedding at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski

Istanbul, Turkey

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Alma and Bahadir embrace on the terrace of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski with the Bosphorus in the background
Alma and Bahadir embrace on the terrace of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski with the Bosphorus in the background
The bride floats through the marbled corridors of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in her Rosa Clara gown and cathedral length veil
The bride floats through the marbled corridors of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski in her Rosa Clara gown and cathedral length veil
The couple wave to their guests from the balcony of the Çırağan Palace upon arrival to their ceremony
The couple wave to their guests from the balcony of the Çırağan Palace upon arrival to their ceremony
The groom takes a final glance in the mirror while buttoning his Hugo Boss tuxedo
The groom takes a final glance in the mirror while buttoning his Hugo Boss tuxedo
The groom sees his bride in her classic lace Rosa Clara gown for the first time
The groom sees his bride in her classic lace Rosa Clara gown for the first time
A silhouette of the bride in her Rosa Clara gown holding a white rose boquet
A silhouette of the bride in her Rosa Clara gown holding a white rose boquet
The bride in Rosa Clara and her flower girl in Joan Calabrese talk off the wedding day butterflies
The bride in Rosa Clara and her flower girl in Joan Calabrese talk off the wedding day butterflies
The glamorous couple share a special moment below the marbled archway at Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The glamorous couple share a special moment below the marbled archway at Çırağan Palace Kempinski
Fireworks ignite as Alma & Bahadir greet their guests from the Çırağan Palace Kempinski balcony draped in cascading white gladiolas, anenomes and ivy
Fireworks ignite as Alma & Bahadir greet their guests from the Çırağan Palace Kempinski balcony draped in cascading white gladiolas, anenomes and ivy
The epitomy of a classic bridal portrait, sleek chignon with cathedral length chantilly lace Rosa Clara veil and ballgown topped off by simple pearl and diamond drop earrings
The epitomy of a classic bridal portrait, sleek chignon with cathedral length chantilly lace Rosa Clara veil and ballgown topped off by simple pearl and diamond drop earrings
The flower girl drops rose petals in front of the couple as they enter their wedding ceremony down the grand staircase
The flower girl drops rose petals in front of the couple as they enter their wedding ceremony down the grand staircase
Alma & Bahadir exchange rings in front of a white anemone, gladiola and cala lilly floral arch and altar
Alma & Bahadir exchange rings in front of a white anemone, gladiola and cala lilly floral arch and altar
The newlyweds stroll through the elegant gardens of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The newlyweds stroll through the elegant gardens of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The couple take in the beautiful view of the Bosphorus Straight with the Istanbul skyline in the background
The couple take in the beautiful view of the Bosphorus Straight with the Istanbul skyline in the background
An elegant family portrait on the terrace of Çırağan Palace Kempinski with the Bosphurs bridge in the background
An elegant family portrait on the terrace of Çırağan Palace Kempinski with the Bosphurs bridge in the background
The bride and groom wave to their guests from the balcony draped in cascading white gladiolas, anemone and ivy
The bride and groom wave to their guests from the balcony draped in cascading white gladiolas, anemone and ivy
The newlyweds embrace holding the white rose and baby's breath bouquet
The newlyweds embrace holding the white rose and baby's breath bouquet
The first toast prior to cutting the multi-tiered white buttercream wedding cake
The first toast prior to cutting the multi-tiered white buttercream wedding cake
The bride's chantilly lace Rosa Clara train and cathedral length veil steal the show as the couple exits up the staircase
The bride's chantilly lace Rosa Clara train and cathedral length veil steal the show as the couple exits up the staircase
A sleek chignon with diamond and pearl drop earrings and a rosy lip are the perfect compliments to a classic wedding gown
A sleek chignon with diamond and pearl drop earrings and a rosy lip are the perfect compliments to a classic wedding gown
The couple feed each other wedding cake while the band strikes up a tune
The couple feed each other wedding cake while the band strikes up a tune
The new Mrs. gives a look of 'Mission Accomplished' in her chantilly lace Rosa Clara gown, at Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The new Mrs. gives a look of 'Mission Accomplished' in her chantilly lace Rosa Clara gown, at Çırağan Palace Kempinski
We can't decide which is more stunningly photogenic, Alma and Bahadir or the majestic Çırağan Palace Kempinski
We can't decide which is more stunningly photogenic, Alma and Bahadir or the majestic Çırağan Palace Kempinski
The couple share their first dance in the Çırağan Palace Kempinski ballroom
The couple share their first dance in the Çırağan Palace Kempinski ballroom
The couple cut their gorgeous black and white, five-tiered wedding cake with a ceremonial sword
The couple cut their gorgeous black and white, five-tiered wedding cake with a ceremonial sword
Gorgeous portrait of the couple
Gorgeous portrait of the couple
Fireworks ignite as the couple greet their guests from the Çırağan Palace Kempinski balcony
Fireworks ignite as the couple greet their guests from the Çırağan Palace Kempinski balcony
The couple share their first dance
The couple share their first dance
The groom gently kisses the forehead of the bride with her stunning cathedral length chantilly lace veil on full display
The groom gently kisses the forehead of the bride with her stunning cathedral length chantilly lace veil on full display