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Wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul? This five-star hotel on the Beşiktaş waterfront, in a historical building from the 1930s, has a domed atrium, an 850 m² ballroom and Bosphorus views, with venues the hotel lists for weddings of up to 650 guests. Ramarossi, a destination wedding planner in Turkey since 2011, can plan and design your wedding at the hotel.
At a glance
Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul as a wedding venue
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is a five-star hotel on the European shore in Beşiktaş, between Dolmabahçe Palace and the Naval Museum, with two ballrooms and a domed atrium. Here are the key facts couples ask about first.
Why couples choose it
A ballroom wedding on the Bosphorus
Shangri-La Bosphorus opened in 2013 on the waterfront in Beşiktaş, in a historical building from the 1930s. Inside, a three-storey domed atrium with a chandelier and a grand staircase sets the scene, and the interiors take their inspiration from Dolmabahçe Palace nearby.
The Shangri-La Ballroom is 850 m² with a 5.3-metre ceiling and is listed for about 700 guests at a banquet; it can also be divided for a smaller event. The Bosphorus Ballroom suits a gathering of around 200, and the hotel lists its venues for weddings of up to 650 guests.
With 186 rooms and suites, the couple and their families can stay close to the celebration, and the hotel's restaurants, including IST TOO with its terrace on the Bosphorus, are on hand for the days around the wedding.
- An 850 m² ballroom with a high ceiling for a large wedding.
- A domed atrium and grand staircase for an elegant entrance.
- 186 rooms and suites, plus a spa with a hammam.
- A central waterfront location in Beşiktaş.
Wedding settings
Where a Shangri-La Bosphorus wedding can take place
Your wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus is shaped around your guest count, the season and the spaces available on your date.
Shangri-La Ballroom
An 850 m² ballroom, listed for about 700 guests at a banquet or 750 at a reception.
Bosphorus Ballroom
A 300 m² ballroom, listed for about 200 guests at a banquet, for a smaller wedding or a henna night.
The atrium
A domed atrium with a chandelier and a grand staircase, for an entrance and portraits.
IST TOO terrace
The restaurant's terrace on the Bosphorus, an option to ask about for a welcome dinner.
Shangri-La Bosphorus photos: the waterfront, the ballroom and the atrium
A sample wedding day
Your wedding day at Shangri-La Bosphorus
Every wedding we plan is designed around the couple, but a day at Shangri-La Bosphorus could flow like this.
Getting ready
The couple and family can get ready in suites at the hotel, with CHI, The Spa and its hammam close at hand.
Ceremony
The ceremony can take place in the ballroom or another of the hotel's spaces, set up around your style.
Cocktail and portraits
While your guests enjoy a cocktail, you take portraits in the atrium, on the grand staircase and along the waterfront.
Dinner and dancing
Dinner and dancing in the Shangri-La Ballroom, comfortable in any season.
Good to know
Planning tips for a Shangri-La Bosphorus wedding
A wedding at a central Istanbul hotel runs smoothly when a few details are settled early. With Ramarossi, one team looks after them for you:
- Guest rooms. With 186 rooms and suites, larger guest lists may need a second hotel nearby. We plan rooms and transfers early.
- Indoor celebration. The hotel's event spaces are indoors, so the wedding works in any season. For time outdoors, we plan portraits by the water and a Bosphorus boat trip.
- Getting around. Beşiktaş is central, and we plan arrival times and transfers with Istanbul 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Planning a wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul? 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 Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La 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 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
Shangri-La Bosphorus wedding FAQs
Can you have a wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul?
Yes. The hotel hosts weddings in its ballrooms and lists its venues for up to 650 guests. Ramarossi can plan and design your wedding there, so send us your date early.
Where is Shangri-La Bosphorus?
The hotel is on Hayrettin İskelesi Sokak in Beşiktaş, on the European shore of the Bosphorus, between Dolmabahçe Palace and the Naval Museum. It is about 45 minutes by car from Istanbul Airport and 90 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen.
How many guests can a wedding at Shangri-La Bosphorus have?
For weddings, the hotel gives a maximum of about 650 guests. The Shangri-La Ballroom's banquet layout is listed for about 700, and the Bosphorus Ballroom suits around 200. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest which spaces to look at for your date.
Can we have the wedding outdoors?
The hotel's event spaces are indoors. For outdoor moments, we plan portraits along the waterfront and can add a Bosphorus boat trip or an outdoor welcome event at another venue.
Where do our guests stay?
The hotel has 186 rooms and suites. For a larger guest list, we plan a second hotel nearby and the transfers.
Can we have a legal (civil) wedding at Shangri-La 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 Bosphorus Ballroom and the hotel's restaurants are options to look at for a henna or Mehndi night or a welcome dinner. We also plan dinners on a private Bosphorus boat, so each event of your wedding week has its own setting.
How much does a wedding at Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
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 Shangri-La Bosphorus wedding.