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Wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
Planning a wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus? This five-star hotel in Karaköy, next to Galataport, brings together the 180-year-old Veli Alemdar Han, a 35-metre atrium and a rooftop with views of the Bosphorus and Galata, well suited to an intimate wedding or as the hotel for your wedding week. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus for a destination wedding
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is a five-star hotel in Karaköy, on the European side of Istanbul, and its rooftop is offered for social events with views of the Bosphorus and Galata. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
An intimate Bosphorus wedding in historic Karaköy
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus stands in Karaköy and includes the 180-year-old Veli Alemdar Han. The Tea Lounge's brick walls, almost 200 years old, and a 35-metre atrium give the hotel a warm, historic character, and it has 130 rooms and suites, including rooms with Bosphorus views.
Its event spaces are small, with the largest listed for up to about 50 guests, so it suits an intimate wedding: a ceremony and dinner for close family and friends, with the Bosphorus and Galata behind you.
For a larger celebration, the hotel works well as the base for your wedding week. Guests stay together in Karaköy, a short walk from Galata and the waterfront, and we plan the wedding party at a Bosphorus venue or on a private boat nearby.
- An intimate ceremony and dinner for about 50 guests.
- A rooftop with views of the Bosphorus and the Galata Tower.
- Historic brick walls and a 35-metre atrium for portraits.
- 130 rooms and suites to keep your guests together in Karaköy.
Wedding settings
Where a JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding can take place
Your wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
The rooftop
The hotel offers its rooftop for social events, with views of the Bosphorus and Galata. Sky Karaköy, the rooftop restaurant, opens May to November.
Event rooms
Three event rooms, the largest listed for up to about 50 guests, for a small gathering.
Private dining
Restaurants such as Octo and a wine cellar, among eight dining concepts, for a small family dinner.
Karaköy and Galata
Old streets, the waterfront and the Galata Tower a short walk away for portraits.
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus photos: the views and the interiors
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but an intimate day at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple can get ready in a suite at the hotel, while family and friends stay in the same hotel.
Portraits in Karaköy
Before the ceremony, a short walk takes you to the waterfront and the streets below the Galata Tower for portraits.
Ceremony and dinner
An intimate ceremony and dinner can take place on the rooftop, subject to availability, or in the largest event room for up to about 50 guests.
The bigger party
If your guest list is larger, we plan the evening party on a private Bosphorus boat or at a waterfront venue nearby.
Good to know
Planning tips for a JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding
A wedding at a boutique city hotel runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guest list. The largest event space is listed for about 50 guests. For a bigger wedding, your guests can stay at the hotel while we plan the celebration at a larger venue nearby.
- Rooftop season. Sky Karaköy, the rooftop restaurant, opens from May to November, so we check rooftop availability for your date early.
- Guest rooms. Plan your guests' rooms before you send invitations, so family and friends can stay together in Karaköy.
- Music and timings. Outdoor music may have an end time set by the hotel. Plan the ceremony outside and the party indoors if you want to dance late.
Your wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
Planning a wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus? Contact us
Tell us your date, your guest count and how you picture the day, and we will set up a free video consultation to talk through your JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding.
What we plan for you
- Ceremony design, décor and flowers
- Photographers and videographers
- Music, DJ, live acts and entertainment
- Bridal hair and make-up artists
- Welcome dinners and Bosphorus boat trips
- Guest transfers and coordination on the day
Planning with Ramarossi
Plan your JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding with Ramarossi
Ramarossi is an independent destination wedding planning company in Turkey. We design and plan the wedding itself: the ceremony set-up, flowers, music, photographers and the timing of the day, so you can enjoy the Bosphorus with your guests.
Your own traditions can shape the day too. We plan Persian weddings with a full Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe entrance and Pakistani weddings across several nights, in Istanbul and across Turkey.
Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Istanbul, we can help you compare venues in your free consultation. For more ideas, read our guide to Istanbul wedding venues, or browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.
Questions
JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus?
Yes. The hotel presents its rooftop as a venue for social events, and its event rooms are small, so it suits an intimate wedding. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus?
The hotel is in Karaköy, Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul, next to Galataport and a short walk from the Galata Tower. It is about 45 km from both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
How many guests can a wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus have?
The largest event space is listed for about 50 guests, so the hotel suits an intimate wedding. For a larger guest list, we suggest staying at the hotel and holding the celebration at a bigger venue or on a private boat nearby.
Can we have the wedding on the rooftop?
The hotel offers its rooftop for social events, with views of the Bosphorus and Galata. Sky Karaköy, the rooftop restaurant, opens from May to November, and we confirm rooftop availability for your date.
Where do our guests stay?
The hotel has 130 rooms and suites, including rooms with Bosphorus views, so family and friends can stay together in Karaköy. We help you plan the rooms early.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus?
In Turkey, a legal marriage is performed by an authorised marriage officer from the local municipality. Couples from abroad usually need passports, birth certificates, a certificate of no impediment from their own country and a health report from a public hospital, with official Turkish translations of foreign documents, and the exact list depends on your nationality. Whether the officer can come to the hotel is decided by the municipality, so we check this for your date. You can also marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony in Istanbul, if you prefer.
Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?
The hotel's restaurants are options to look at for a welcome dinner for a small group. For a henna or Mehndi night, we also plan a private Bosphorus boat or another venue nearby, so each event of your wedding week has its own setting.
How much does a wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus cost?
The cost depends on your guest count, date, hotel arrangements and design. After your free consultation you receive one proposal with a clear total, designed around your wedding. For a wider view, read our guide to the cost of a wedding in Turkey.
Can you plan a Persian, Lebanese or Pakistani wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus?
Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Istanbul and across Turkey, including Persian weddings with a Sofreh Aghd, Lebanese weddings with a zaffe and Pakistani weddings with a Mehndi night.
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Free consultation
Let's plan your wedding at JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
Ramarossi has planned weddings in Turkey since 2011. Send us your date and guest count, and we will set up a free video call to talk through your JW Marriott Bosphorus wedding.