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Alkim & Mert's Istanbul Waterfront Destination Wedding

Istanbul, Turkey

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Cubuklu 29's stunning marble pool deck and terraces along the Bosphorus
Cubuklu 29's stunning marble pool deck and terraces along the Bosphorus
The gorgeous bride owning the moment in her Vera Wang gown with her best men
The gorgeous bride owning the moment in her Vera Wang gown with her best men
Sparkling chandeliers and low floral centerpieces maximize the beautiful Bosphorus Straight views
Sparkling chandeliers and low floral centerpieces maximize the beautiful Bosphorus Straight views
The bride's Vera Wang gown makes a statement for itself
The bride's Vera Wang gown makes a statement for itself
The bride's peony bouquet with the couple's old world map themed invitations
The bride's peony bouquet with the couple's old world map themed invitations
The groom's shoes and cuflinks with the couple's initials
The groom's shoes and cuflinks with the couple's initials
The bride arrives in style to Cubuklu 29's pier on a private yacht
The bride arrives in style to Cubuklu 29's pier on a private yacht
The bride getting her hair and makeup done
The bride getting her hair and makeup done
A glimpse at the groom's tuxedo
A glimpse at the groom's tuxedo
The couple's wedding bands
The couple's wedding bands
Final touches for the bride's makeup
Final touches for the bride's makeup
The groom puts on his cuff links
The groom puts on his cuff links
The bride's rose gold Rene Caovilla strappy heels
The bride's rose gold Rene Caovilla strappy heels
Scotch and cigars overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul
Scotch and cigars overlooking the Bosphorus in Istanbul
The groom lacing up for his big day
The groom lacing up for his big day
The groom takes a surprise peek on the the gorgeous bride in her Vera Wang gown
The groom takes a surprise peek on the the gorgeous bride in her Vera Wang gown
Waterfront ceremony in Istanbul with a floral arch and elegant chiavari chairs
Waterfront ceremony in Istanbul with a floral arch and elegant chiavari chairs
The bride's stunning pear shaped sapphire with diamond halo engagement ring
The bride's stunning pear shaped sapphire with diamond halo engagement ring
Mercury glass low floral arrangements paired with tall silver candelabras to maximize the waterfront view
Mercury glass low floral arrangements paired with tall silver candelabras to maximize the waterfront view
The couple exchange a quick kiss
The couple exchange a quick kiss
Flip flops for late night dancing
Flip flops for late night dancing
The groomsmen tossing the groom
The groomsmen tossing the groom
Ivory chiavari chairs and linens paired with blush toned florals for a romantic reception decor
Ivory chiavari chairs and linens paired with blush toned florals for a romantic reception decor
The couple enjoying their first dance
The couple enjoying their first dance
A quick post ceremony embrace
A quick post ceremony embrace
Long rectangle banquet tables in a U formation focusing on the dance floor and the view outside
Long rectangle banquet tables in a U formation focusing on the dance floor and the view outside
The couple embrace with the Bosphorus at their backs after signing their official wedding documents
The couple embrace with the Bosphorus at their backs after signing their official wedding documents
Blush toned peony and mercury glass center pieces with silver candelabras
Blush toned peony and mercury glass center pieces with silver candelabras
Silver Hamsa / hand of Fatima napkin rings signifying protection
Silver Hamsa / hand of Fatima napkin rings signifying protection
Old world map wedding inviatations, perfect for a destination wedding
Old world map wedding inviatations, perfect for a destination wedding
Turkish belly dancers with a captivated flower girl
Turkish belly dancers with a captivated flower girl
Mussels with lemon, a traditional Turkish street food served as a late night snack
Mussels with lemon, a traditional Turkish street food served as a late night snack
The couple make a grand entrance down Cubuklu 29's staircase to their reception
The couple make a grand entrance down Cubuklu 29's staircase to their reception
Sparkling chandeliers, ivory and silver decor with blush toned florals perfect for an elegant waterfront fete
Sparkling chandeliers, ivory and silver decor with blush toned florals perfect for an elegant waterfront fete
The couple cut their buttercream wedding cake topped with cascading fresh peonies
The couple cut their buttercream wedding cake topped with cascading fresh peonies
Mid reception saxophone serenade during the re
Mid reception saxophone serenade during the re
Silver lanterns line the pool deck and terrace
Silver lanterns line the pool deck and terrace
The bride finalizing logistics while starting her hair and makeup
The bride finalizing logistics while starting her hair and makeup
The bride dances with the band
The bride dances with the band