Bematur journal
Boat Wedding Guides
Practical guides for planning a wedding on the boat in Istanbul: costs, boats, piers, timing, legal steps and the Bosphorus route.
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Wedding on a Boat in Istanbul: A Planning Checklist for International Couples
Planning a wedding on a boat in Istanbul from abroad? A step-by-step checklist from twelve months out to the wedding day, written for international…
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Yacht Wedding in Istanbul: Is a Private Yacht Right for Your Wedding?
Thinking about a yacht wedding in Istanbul? Here is how a private yacht compares with a larger wedding boat, who it suits, and how…
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10 Questions to Ask Before Booking an Istanbul Wedding Boat
Ten practical questions to ask any company before you book an Istanbul wedding boat, from capacity and weather plans to piers, catering, music and…
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A Wedding on the Boat Timeline: How the Evening Flows, Hour by Hour
A sample timeline for a wedding on the boat in Istanbul, from guest boarding and the sunset ceremony to dinner, the first dance under…
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A Small Wedding on a Yacht in Istanbul: Intimate Ideas for 20 to 50 Guests
Planning an intimate wedding in a boat on the Bosphorus: elopements, micro weddings, family dinners and after-parties on a private yacht for 20 to…
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Boarding a Wedding Boat in Istanbul: A Guide for Couples and Guests
How guests get on board an Istanbul wedding boat: choosing the pier, getting there, arrival times, what to wear, accessibility and hotel jetty pick-ups.
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The Bosphorus Wedding Cruise Route: What You and Your Guests Will See
Palaces, fortresses, mansions and two bridges: the landmarks you pass during a wedding on the Bosphorus, and how we plan the route around your…
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The Best Time of Year for a Wedding on the Bosphorus
Season by season: what a wedding on the Bosphorus feels like in spring, summer, autumn and winter, sunset timing, weather plans and how to…
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Wedding on the Boat vs a Hotel Ballroom in Istanbul: An Honest Comparison
Boat or ballroom? Comparing a wedding on the boat with a hotel wedding in Istanbul on view, atmosphere, logistics, weather, cost and guest experience.
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Getting Married in Istanbul as a Foreigner: Civil Ceremony and Boat Wedding
How foreign couples usually combine a legal civil marriage in Istanbul with a wedding on the boat, the documents typically requested, and how to…
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