Asarlık, Bodrum · Wedding resort guide
Wedding at Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bodrum
Planning a wedding at Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bodrum? This resort in a private cove at Asarlık, between Bodrum town and Bitez, has a white sand beach, an infinity pool and teak decks by the sea, and the hotel offers its cove for outdoor weddings of up to about 500 guests. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the resort.
At a glance
Caresse Bodrum as a wedding venue
Caresse, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Bodrum is an 84-room resort on Adnan Menderes Caddesi at Asarlık, in the half-bay between Bodrum town and Bitez. It opened in 2015 and is part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A private cove between Bodrum and Bitez
Caresse opened in 2015 at Asarlık, between Bodrum town and Bitez. The resort is built on three levels above its own cove, with a private white sand beach, a natural saltwater pool, an infinity pool and teak decks along the water.
The hotel offers its private cove for outdoor weddings and says up to about 500 guests can be hosted on the beach and decks. The teak Main Deck can be reserved for up to about 400 guests and the 450 m² Residence Deck for up to about 200. Indoors, the Sardinia and Porto Cervo rooms join to seat about 140.
Buddha-Bar Beach, the Glass restaurant, the two-floor Spa Caresse and a Kids Art Studio keep your guests busy across the wedding weekend. The resort is about 41 km from Milas-Bodrum Airport.
- A private cove with a white sand beach.
- Teak decks by the sea for up to about 400 guests.
- Between Bodrum town and Bitez.
- A 1,600 m² spa on two floors.
Wedding settings
Where a Caresse Bodrum wedding can take place
Your wedding at Caresse Bodrum is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Main Deck
A teak deck by the water that can be reserved for up to about 400 guests.
Residence Deck
A 450 m² teak deck bordering the sea, for up to about 200 guests.
The beach
A private white sand beach in the cove, for a ceremony by the sea if it is available.
Sardinia and Porto Cervo
Two indoor rooms of 92 m² that join to seat about 140, for a smaller dinner.
Caresse Bodrum photos: the cove, the pools and the wedding set-ups
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Caresse Bodrum
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Caresse Bodrum could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple can get ready in a suite or residence, while guests spend the day on the beach or at the spa.
Ceremony by the sea
If the beach or the Residence Deck is available for your date, the ceremony can take place by the sea in the late afternoon, when the heat has eased.
Cocktail and portraits
While your guests enjoy a cocktail, you take portraits on the decks and by the infinity pool in the evening light.
Dinner and dancing
Dinner can be served on the Main Deck in summer. For a smaller group, the party can move indoors if you want to dance late.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Caresse Bodrum wedding
A wedding at a Bodrum resort runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Season. Marriott says the resort welcomes guests in every season, while some restaurants close outside summer. We check what is open on your date, and an evening ceremony is more comfortable in July and August.
- Getting around. Asarlık lies between Bodrum town and Bitez, so guests staying elsewhere can join you. We plan their transfers and arrival times.
- 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.
- Guest rooms. If your guest list is larger than the hotel's 84 rooms, suites and residences can hold, we help you book rooms nearby and plan the transfers.
Your wedding at Caresse Bodrum
Planning a wedding at Caresse Bodrum? 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 Caresse Bodrum 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 after-parties
- Guest transfers and coordination on the day
Planning with Ramarossi
Plan your Caresse Bodrum 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 evening 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 Bodrum and across Turkey.
Still choosing a venue? As your wedding planner in Bodrum, we can help you compare hotels in your free consultation. You can also see all our wedding hotels in Bodrum, or browse our wedding hotels in Turkey.
Questions
Caresse Bodrum wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Caresse Bodrum?
Yes. The hotel offers its private cove for outdoor weddings, with the beach, the Main Deck and the Residence Deck. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Caresse Bodrum, and how far is it from the airport?
The resort is on Adnan Menderes Caddesi at Asarlık, in the half-bay between Bodrum town and Bitez, about 41 km from Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV).
How many guests can a Caresse Bodrum wedding host?
The hotel says up to about 500 guests can be hosted on the beach and decks. The Main Deck can be reserved for up to about 400, the Residence Deck for up to about 200, and the joined indoor rooms seat about 140. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Is Caresse in Bitez?
Caresse is at Asarlık, in the half-bay between Bodrum town and Bitez, close to both.
Can we get married on the beach at Caresse Bodrum?
The resort has a private white sand beach in its own cove, and the hotel offers the cove for outdoor weddings, so a ceremony by the sea is an option we look at for your date.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Caresse Bodrum?
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 resort 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 Bodrum, if you prefer.
Where can we hold a welcome dinner or henna night?
The Glass restaurant, Buddha-Bar Beach and the Sardinia and Porto Cervo rooms are options to look at for a henna or Mehndi night or a welcome dinner. We plan each event of your wedding week so it has its own setting.
How much does a wedding at Caresse Bodrum 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 Caresse Bodrum?
Yes. Ramarossi plans cultural weddings in Bodrum 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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Let's plan your wedding at Caresse Bodrum
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 Caresse Bodrum wedding.