Begin your destination wedding journey in Turkey ‘s Asian Anatolia with its magical vistas, provided by the vertiginous Mediterranean coastline, design your dream amidst Cappadocia’s otherworldly ‘fairy chimney’ rock formations and wavy valleys, get inspired by the alpine pastures of the Kaçkar Mountains, have a fairytale romance at molten gold beaches such as 18km-long Patara, or the seaside getaway of Bodrum with its enigmatic elegance and resort feel. Whether you dream to enjoy the view across mountain-ringed Lake Eğirdir or experience the legacy of the closeted sultan and harem quarters in Istanbul’s sprawling Topkapi Palace, and the mysterious Lycian ruins on the Mediterranean beaches Turkey’s landscape will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.

Turkey weddings brim with luxury, some of it actually found on tasting its delicious specialties– ranging from meze on a Mediterranean harbor to a lavish breakfast featuring ingredients fresh from the kitchen garden – taking you to the heart of Turkish culture. For the sociable and family-orientated Turks, gathering together and eating well is a time-honoured ritual. So get stuck into olive oil–lathered Aegean vegetables, spicy Anatolian kebaps and dishes from Turkey’s many other corners – and as you drink a tulip-shaped glass of çay and contemplate some baklava for dessert, remember that having your wedding reception in Turkey means a feast will deepen your understanding of the world.