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Wedding at Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul? This historic grand hotel in Beyoğlu, opened in 1895, pairs a ballroom and elegant salons with a story that includes Agatha Christie and the Orient Express era. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
Pera Palace Hotel for a destination wedding
Pera Palace Hotel is a historic grand hotel in Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A grand historic hotel wedding in Istanbul
Pera Palace Hotel opened in 1895, in the era of the Orient Express. Room 411 is linked to Agatha Christie, and Room 101 is a museum to Atatürk.
After a restoration, the hotel reopened in 2010. Its ballroom, salons and chandeliers suit a formal, elegant wedding in the heart of Beyoğlu.
The hotel stands in Tepebaşı, above the Golden Horn, a short walk from İstiklal Avenue and the Galata quarter. Your guests can explore the old streets, cafés and shops of Beyoğlu during the day and walk back to the hotel for the evening.
- A historic ballroom and salons for an indoor wedding.
- Guest rooms and suites on site for the couple and close family.
- İstiklal Avenue and Galata a walk away for photos and a day out with guests.
- A story guests enjoy hearing, from Agatha Christie to the Orient Express era.
Wedding settings
Where a Pera Palace Hotel wedding can take place
Your wedding at Pera Palace Hotel is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Grand Pera Ballroom
The hotel's ballroom, listed for about 150 guests at a seated dinner.
Galata Room
An event room listed for about 180 guests at dinner, which can be divided into three.
Kubbeli Saloon
The domed salon of the hotel, for a cocktail or an intimate gathering.
Private dining
Smaller rooms for a welcome dinner or a family meal.
Pera Palace Hotel photos: the ballroom and the salons
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Pera Palace Hotel
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Pera Palace Hotel could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple can get ready in a suite at the hotel, with the historic interiors as the backdrop for the first photos of the day.
Portraits in Beyoğlu
Before the guests arrive, a short walk or drive takes you through Tepebaşı towards Galata for portraits in the old streets.
Ceremony and cocktail
The ceremony can take place in one of the hotel's salons, followed by a cocktail reception while the dinner room is prepared.
Dinner and dancing
Dinner and dancing can take place in the Grand Pera Ballroom or the Galata Room, with candles, chandeliers and flowers.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Pera Palace Hotel wedding
A wedding at a historic city hotel runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guest list. The ballroom is listed for about 150 guests at a seated dinner and the Galata Room for about 180, so Pera Palace suits a mid-size wedding. For more guests, we compare larger venues with you.
- Guest rooms. Plan rooms for the couple and close family early, and hotels nearby in Beyoğlu for other guests.
- Getting around. Beyoğlu streets are busy in the evening. We plan arrival times and transfers with traffic in mind.
- 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.
- Indoor spaces. The ballroom and salons are indoors, so the ceremony, dinner and dancing can all stay inside.
Your wedding at Pera Palace Hotel
Planning a wedding at Pera Palace Hotel? 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 Pera Palace Hotel 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 Pera Palace Hotel 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 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
Pera Palace Hotel wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Pera Palace Hotel Istanbul?
Yes. The hotel hosts weddings in its ballroom and salons. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Pera Palace Hotel?
The hotel is on Meşrutiyet Caddesi in Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul, within walking distance of İstiklal Avenue.
How many guests can a Pera Palace Hotel wedding have?
The Grand Pera Ballroom is listed for about 150 guests at a seated dinner, and the Galata Room for about 180 at dinner, or divided into three for smaller events. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Is Pera Palace Hotel the Agatha Christie hotel?
Yes. The hotel is linked to Agatha Christie, and Room 411 is kept in her memory.
Where do our guests stay?
The hotel has 115 rooms and 16 suites, so the couple and close family can stay on site. For a larger group, we plan hotels nearby in Beyoğlu.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Pera Palace Hotel?
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 venue 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 private dining rooms can suit a welcome dinner or a family meal, and Agatha Restaurant and the Orient Bar are in the same building. For a henna night or a larger welcome party, we also plan a private Bosphorus boat or another venue nearby.
How much does a wedding at Pera Palace Hotel 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 Pera Palace Hotel?
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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Let's plan your wedding at Pera Palace Hotel
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 Pera Palace Hotel wedding.