European District Restaurant, Pera, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey Elopement Photo Story Award

9 Wedding images from a European District Restaurant English Style Pub, Pera, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey - Elopement Photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Wedding image from a European District Restaurant English Style Pub | The maid of honor takes a moment to care for the bride

The maid of honor takes a moment to care for the bride in the way that women do — touching up her makeup to make sure that she looks picture perfect for her groom. The bride's friends record the precious moment. 

As a fun-loving couple with big dreams to move to London, Secil and Yavuzhan decided to plan a casual and comfortable wedding at an English-style pub in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey. A lively dinner followed a simple ceremony, and it was clear that the couple was delighted to spend their wedding day celebrating with their closest family members and friends.

Turkish Elopement Image in BW at pub entrance for the bride with her mother and father following close behind

Turkish wedding image in BW at pub entrance | bride with her mother and father following close behind

Clearly elated, Secil makes her grand entrance into the Markus Ribs Society pub with her mother and father following close behind her.

Pera, Beyoglu Documentary Wedding Photography in Turkey of officiant announces husband and wife at ceremony

Pera, Beyoglu Documentary Wedding Photography | Turkey officiant announces husband and wife at ceremony

After the officiant announces them husband and wife, Secil throws her arms up in celebration and shouts with joy. The couple had been forced to delay their wedding plans multiple times due to the ongoing pandemic, and they were both thrilled that the moment had finally arrived.

BW Wedding Reportage Photo from Beyoglu, Turkey of bride throws her arms around her friends

BW Wedding Reportage Photo from Beyoglu | Turkey bride throws her arms around her friends

The bride throws her arms around her friends immediately following the ceremony, as guests celebrate around her.

Wedding Reportage Pictures in Pera Turkey of newlyweds sharing their first dance at marriage reception venue

Wedding Reportage Pictures in Pera | Turkey newlyweds sharing their first dance at marriage reception venue

The newlyweds share their first dance together while the wedding guests look on from their tables.

European Restaurant Istanbul, Turkey wedding pic created after speech before the dinner at reception in restaurant

European Restaurant Istanbul, Turkey wedding pic | Image created after speech before the dinner at reception in restaurant

After giving her speech before the dinner, the maid of honor embraces Secil and grasps Yavuzhan's arm, proving that their friendship is a bond that will stand the test of time.

Constantinople Golden Horn Wedding Photography in IST of groom serenading his bride during the reception at restaurant venue

Constantinople Golden Horn Wedding Photography | IST groom serenading his bride during the reception at restaurant venue

Yavuzhan takes a moment to serenade his new bride during the reception. Secil, overcome with emotion, is touched by the romantic and heartfelt gesture.

Pera Wedding Photography in Turkey of groom at restaurant venue with groomsmen friends

Pera Wedding Photography in Turkey | groom at restaurant venue with groomsmen friends

The groom's friends offer their hearty congratulations as he embarks on this new chapter of his life.

Turkish, Pera, Beyoğlu Wedding Photo of bride and father getting reception party started at venue

Turkish, Pera, Beyoğlu Wedding Photo | bride and father getting reception party started at venue

The bride and her father decide to get the party started in a big way, encouraging all of the guests to quickly join in.