Ortaköy, Istanbul · Wedding hotel guide
Wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul? This waterfront hotel in Ortaköy has a glass-walled event room with Bosphorus views, a restaurant and guest rooms on site, close to the Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel for a destination wedding
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel is a waterfront hotel on Çırağan Caddesi in Ortaköy, on the European shore. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A Bosphorus wedding in Ortaköy
Radisson Blu Bosphorus sits on the water in Ortaköy, a lively neighbourhood on the Bosphorus. The Pupa Terrace has floor-to-ceiling glass facing the Bosphorus, so dinner comes with a view of the water.
With 139 rooms on site, it suits a small or mid-size wedding where the couple and guests stay, eat and celebrate in one place.
Ortaköy itself adds to the day: the square, the mosque by the water and the Bosphorus Bridge are all close by, so you can take portraits on the waterfront and be back at the hotel for dinner in a few minutes.
- A glass-walled event room right on the Bosphorus.
- Guest rooms on site, so families stay close to the celebration.
- A restaurant for a welcome dinner or a family meal.
- Ortaköy's waterfront, mosque and bridge for couple portraits a short walk away.
Wedding settings
Where a Radisson Blu Bosphorus wedding can take place
Your wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Pupa Terrace
A 144 m² glass-walled room on the Bosphorus, listed for up to about 120 guests standing.
Et Cetera restaurant
The hotel restaurant, listed for about 140 guests seated or 180 at a reception.
Smaller rooms
Event rooms for an intimate henna night, a family dinner or a getting-ready room.
Ortaköy waterfront
The square, the mosque and the bridge nearby, for portraits before the dinner.
Radisson Blu Bosphorus photos: the event rooms and the views
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Radisson Blu Bosphorus
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Radisson Blu Bosphorus could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple and close family get ready in their rooms at the hotel, close to the celebration.
Portraits in Ortaköy
Before the ceremony, a short walk along the waterfront to the Ortaköy Mosque and the bridge gives you portraits with the Bosphorus behind you.
Ceremony and dinner
The ceremony and reception can take place on the glass-walled Pupa Terrace or in the Et Cetera restaurant, with the water outside the windows.
The day after
You can end the week with a brunch or a private boat trip on the Bosphorus with your guests, which we can plan as part of your wedding.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Radisson Blu Bosphorus wedding
A wedding at a city hotel on the Bosphorus runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guest list. The largest rooms are listed for about 120 to 180 guests, so this hotel is a fit for a small or mid-size wedding. For more guests, we compare larger venues with you.
- Guest rooms. Plan your guests' rooms before you send invitations, so family and friends can stay where the wedding takes place.
- Getting around. Çırağan Caddesi can be 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.
Your wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel
Planning a wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu 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 Radisson Blu 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
Radisson Blu Bosphorus wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul?
Yes. The hotel hosts weddings and events, and its glass-walled Pupa Terrace faces the Bosphorus. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel?
The hotel is on Çırağan Caddesi in Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, on the European shore of the Bosphorus, near the Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge. It is about 45 km from Istanbul Airport (IST).
How many guests can a wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus have?
The Pupa Terrace is listed for up to about 120 guests standing, and the Et Cetera restaurant for about 140 seated or 180 at a reception. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Where do our guests stay?
Your guests can stay at the hotel itself, which has 139 rooms. We help you plan the rooms early, so everyone is close to the celebration.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Radisson Blu 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 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 smaller event rooms can suit an intimate henna night or a family dinner, and the Et Cetera restaurant is an option for a welcome dinner. We also plan dinners on a private Bosphorus boat, so each event of your wedding week has its own setting.
When is a good time of year for a wedding at Radisson Blu Bosphorus?
May, June, September and October are pleasant on the Bosphorus. In the colder months, the glass-walled Pupa Terrace is an indoor option with a view.
How much does a wedding at Radisson Blu 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 Radisson Blu 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus 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 Radisson Blu Bosphorus wedding.