The bride and groom focus as the shaman begins their riverfront wedding ceremony

An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Image by the Water | The bride and groom focus solely on one another
Image Location: 
Dalyan Bungalow - Muğla, Turkey

The bride and groom focus solely on one another as the shaman begins their riverfront wedding ceremony. The trellis, crafted from two re-purposed doors and adorned with greenery to add a natural feel, seemed to symbolize the fact that the couple would soon be walking into the next chapter of their lives — the home that they will make together.

After meeting in America and enjoying a whirlwind romance, Ulas and Ruth knew that they wanted to travel to Ulas' homeland for their wedding. They planned a utopian wedding ceremony on the shores of the river in Dalyan, Muğla in Turkey. With a shaman as their officiant and Ruth donning a whimsical gown, the wedding appeared as if it was torn out of the pages of a fairy tale storybook.