Description
Unique Wedding Venue in Istanbul
Celebrate a romantic wedding in Istanbul with the ultimate setting aboard a luxury yacht, smoothly cruising the Bosphorus between Europe & Asia, passing by the spectacular Istanbul skyline for a magical wedding experience.
Bella Bosphorus is one of Istanbul’s most high-end charter vessels and offers an elegant wedding venue for an intimate wedding ceremony or a spectacular celebration, with a selection of innovative wedding and dining packages.
You and your guests will enjoy exclusive use of the whole yacht with 3 entertainment levels and 2 well-stocked bars, a climate-controlled dining room and two outdoor terraces, for an elegant, stress-free, weather-proof, memorable reception on the water.
A range of dining packages including cocktail, canapés and dinner are provided with first-class Turkish cuisine. Our menus offer innovative dishes that include carefully-selected and gourmet ingredients, freshly prepared to exceed every culinary expectation.
Whilst cruising, enjoy stunning views & photo opportunities from all levels as you glide between the two continents Europe and Asia, passing Dolmabahce, Ciragan and Beylerbeyi Palaces, the Bosphorus Bridges and the Anadolu & Rumeli Fortresses. You’ll also envision Seraglio Point with Topkapi Palace, Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Before or after dinner, relax with your guests on the two sky decks with comfortable lounge seating, cocktail tables and teak decking. Here your guests can continue to enjoy the sea views, mingle for cocktails or dance the night away with our state of the art sound system.
Together with our experienced crew and attentive service staff who are friendly and accommodating and love to make brides happy, this special day will be sure to leave happy memories of your wedding and the beauty of Istanbul.
Whether you are arranging a wedding reception, ceremony, dinner, afters-cocktail party or venue to venue transfer, our experienced and professional team will be happy to help you plan and arrange a memorable day for you and your guests.
Wedding Venue Facilities:
- Custom-built contemporary wedding venue
- Exclusive use of the whole yacht for you and your guests
- 3 entertainment levels with stunning sea views – 1 indoors + 2 outdoors
- 2 well-stocked bars with professional service
- Catering packages include gourmet ingredients for canapés or dining.
- Boutique wines from an internationally award-winning local producer
- State of the art Sound & Music system
- Wireless microphones for speeches
- Selection of music themes or bring your own
- Live entertainment including Band, DJ, Bellydancer can be arranged
- Climate controlled air-conditioning/heating system
- Full-length table cloths, seat covers and sashes
- Personalised table plans for your guests
- Bride and Groom transfers
- English-speaking Wedding Co-ordinator
Capacity:
The Bella Bosphorus offers a range of wedding packages for intimate and elegant wedding parties, for small, medium or larger parties:
How Many Guests Will You Have?
For 20-40 guests
Elopement Wedding
Ideal for 20-40 guests – We offer a special package ideal for couples that are coming to Istanbul to elope with a handful of friends and family present. Get A Quote Now Here.
For 30-60 guests
Intimate Wedding
For 30-60 Guests – We offer a selection of packages ideal for couples that are having a destination wedding in Istanbul. Get A Quote Now Here.
For 60-100 guests
Elegant Wedding
For 60-100 Guests – We offer a selection of packages ideal for couples that are having a destination wedding in Istanbul for up to 100 guests. Get A Quote Now Here.
For 101-130 guests
Cocktail Style Wedding
For 101-130 Guests – We offer a cocktail style wedding for couples that are having a destination wedding in Istanbul with this number of guests. Get A Quote Now Here.
Pick Up & Drop Off:
Boarding/pick-up and drop-off points include a number of selected piers, hotels and locations in central Istanbul, including:
- European Side Piers: Kabataş, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Tarabya, Cirağan Palace, Four Seasons Bosphorus and other selected piers.
- Asian Side Piers: Beylerbeyi, Kadıköy and other selected piers.
- From Hotels & Other Locations: We can collect you from the lobby of your hotel or another venue to bring you and your guests to and from the pier by private air-conditioned deluxe coach/bus (may be subject to an additional fee). Please contact us with your hotel name/location and we will be happy to advise you of the options.
Plan Your Wedding from Overseas
We want to help you plan the most magical and memorable wedding day that is personal to you. If you are planning your wedding from overseas, we are on hand to assist in anyway we can and include services such as;
- Private Viewings, Tastings
- Pre and Post Wedding Day Celebrations
- Bachelorette / Bachelor Party
- Engagement Party
- Post-Wedding Brunch
- Indoor or Outdoor civil wedding ceremonies can be performed onboard.
- Range of Intimate Wedding Packages
- Customised seating layouts for any wedding style
- If it is your guests first time to Istanbul, we can arrange Activities, Day Tours and Escorted Tours so they can visit some of Turkey’s Top Vistor Attractions throughout their stay.
- Transportation – hotel and other venue pickups can be arranged with deluxe vans or coaches.
Sample Wedding Packages
Please see a selection of wedding packages below or contact us for a custom quote. Wedding Packages (per person) are provided in addition to yacht rental (per hour):
4 hours - Enchanted Wedding Package
- Welcome Cocktail & Canapés reception for all guests on arrival
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Welcome Tea, Coffee and Homemade Cookies reception for all guests on Arrival - 5 Course Wedding Banquet – Includes a selection of Turkish cold meze appetizers, a hot starter, main course, dessert and freshly brewed tea and coffee.
- Formal style with dinner served at banquet tables
- Boutique house wine and local drinks throughout
- Elegantly dressed candelabras and centre pieces
- Full length table cloths, chair covers & sashes
- Personalised Table Plan
- Music from our state of the art sound system (choose from a selection of themes or bring your own, or see optional extra entertainment).
- Wireless microphone for speeches
3 hours - Contemporary Wedding Package
- Feast on Meze Canapés – Enjoy a special selection of ten different Turkish cold meze appetisers, freshly-prepared including gourmet ingredients, followed by dessert and freshly brewed tea and coffee.
- Boutique house wine and local drinks throughout
- Informal style served at cocktail tables
- Full length table cloths, chair covers & sashes
- Music from our state of the art sound system (choose from a selection of themes or bring your own, or see optional extra entertainment).
- Wireless microphone for speeches
2 hours - Reception Wedding Package
Cocktail & Canapés Reception
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Tea, Coffee & Homemade Cookies Reception
Get A Quote:
It would be our privilege to assist you with the planning your special day. Please fill in the form below with your expected wedding date, number of guests and any special requirements. We’ll be happy send you a quote within one business day.
