Address Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey Elopement Photo Story Award

A small and intimate wedding captured in BW that was full of emotion and joy.

Friends of the newlyweds shower them with rose petals as they leave the bride's home

The bride's friend waited for Sıla to exit her home, throwing rose petals. It was a very emotional moment for Sıla, as traditional musicians played.

This was a small and intimate wedding in Istanbul that was full of emotion and joy. The bride and groom shared their love for one another through their vows, and the traditional rose petal ceremony was a beautiful start to the day. The wedding was filled with sentiment and sentimentality, and the bride and groom were surrounded by family and friends. At the end of the day, the bride's best friend caught her bouquet in a memorable moment.

Istanbul groom and grandfather arrive at brides Bahçeşehir home to begin wedding day

The groom and his grandfather arrive at the bride's Istanbul Bahçeşehir home to begin the special day

Kemal and his grandfather arrived at Sıla's home to begin the wedding preparations.

In Turkey, the bride said her tearful goodbyes to family as groom took her away to wedding

The bride said her tearful goodbyes as the groom took her away to their new life together

Sıla was so emotional. This is a traditional ceremony in Turkey, where the groom takes the bride to her home to say goodbye, which is very difficult for the bride.

The Istanbul bride takes a moment to reflect before her wedding in Bahçeşehir

The bride takes a moment to reflect before the big day in Istanbul Bahçeşehir

Sila was filled with joy and emotion. She took one last look before getting into the car, and then drove to the hotel to prepare for the wedding.

The Turkey bride and groom prepare for their wedding, with the grooms suit featuring Kemal Atatürk

The bride and groom prepare for their Istanbul wedding, with the groom's suit featuring a silhouette of Kemal Atatürk

When Sıla puts on makeup, Kemal brings out his suit. The cover of the suit has a silhouette of Kemal Atatürk, an important leader for Turkey. I think Kemal's name is derived from Kemal Atatürk.

BW portrait of bride and groom against the Istanbul skyline at The Address Hotel, Üsküdar

The bride and groom share an intimate moment against the Istanbul skyline at The Address Hotel, Üsküdar

Sila and Kemal silhouette the landscape outside the window of their room.

The Istanbul bride and groom at a ceremony in The Address Hotel, Üsküdar

The bride and groom exchange their vows at a ceremony in Istanbul's The Address Hotel, Üsküdar

The officiant spoke at the altar, which was adorned with flowers, as the bride and groom exchanged their vows at the wedding ceremony.

An Istanbul bridesmaid catches the bouquet at The Address Hotel at the venue reception party

Witnessing a special moment at the wedding reception, a friend caught the bride's bouquet in Istanbul, Turkey

Sila's best friend caught the bride's bouquet - it was a great feat!

In Turkey the bride and groom kissed in Istanbul's Üsküdar at The Address Hotel

The newlyweds shared a romantic kiss as the day came to an end at The Address Hotel

At the end of the evening, they shared one last kiss during the reception.