Most couples researching destination wedding costs in Turkey encounter frustrating contradictions. One website claims you can have a beautiful Antalya, Turkey wedding for €8,000. Another suggests €35,000 is typical. A third warns that anything under €20,000 means compromising on quality. The truth is all three statements can be accurate depending on guest count, venue choices, service levels, and what’s actually included in those figures.
At Ramarossi, we plan 50+ weddings annually in Antalya, Turkey with budgets ranging from €12,000 to €45,000. This guide breaks down exactly what couples pay at different budget levels, what each price point delivers, and where money actually goes. These are real 2026 prices based on current vendor rates, not outdated information or vague estimates.
The Four Budget Tiers That Actually Exist
Destination weddings in Antalya, Turkey fall into four distinct budget categories, each delivering specific experiences and service levels.
Intimate Budget (€10,000-€15,000 for 30-50 guests)
This tier works for small weddings with modest expectations. You’ll get a decent smaller venue or restaurant with sea views, basic catering at €40-€50 per person, a competent photographer for 6-8 hours, simple floral arrangements, and basic coordination. The wedding will be perfectly nice – think elegant dinner party with ceremony, not elaborate celebration. Many couples in this range handle significant planning themselves or work with partial planning services rather than full coordination.
This budget doesn’t include luxury venues, elaborate décor, videography, or extended entertainment. Guest accommodation and flights aren’t included – couples in this tier typically ask guests to book their own travel and hotels. It’s the destination wedding equivalent of a nice UK restaurant reception rather than a hotel ballroom celebration.
Standard All-Inclusive (€15,000-€22,000 for 50-80 guests)
This represents the sweet spot for most UK and European couples planning destination weddings in Turkey. Ramarossi’s standard package at €17,500 (£14,500) for 50 guests falls in this range and includes everything most couples want: premium venue rental, full catering at €50-€65 per person with extensive menu options, 8-10 hours of professional photography, ceremony and reception coordination, planning trip to Antalya for venue visits and vendor meetings, and complete planning services from booking through wedding day.
At this level, you’re getting genuine quality across all elements. Venues have beautiful settings – beachfront properties, garden estates, boutique hotels with sea views. Catering includes cocktail hour with passed appetizers, three-course seated dinner or extensive buffet, premium bar service, and wedding cake. Photography delivers professional galleries of 400-600 edited images. The celebration looks and feels luxurious even though the budget is modest by UK wedding standards.
Guest count significantly impacts total cost in this tier. A 50-guest wedding might cost €17,500 while an 80-guest wedding reaches €22,000 due to increased catering and venue capacity requirements.
Luxury Celebration (€22,000-€35,000 for 80-120 guests)
Couples who want elevated experiences and aren’t constrained by tight budgets move into this tier. The core elements remain similar to standard packages, but quality increases across the board. Premium venues with exceptional settings, catering at €65-€80 per person featuring upgraded menu options and premium spirits, 10-12 hours of photography plus 8-10 hours of videography, elaborate floral installations rather than simple arrangements, live music for ceremony and cocktail hour, upgraded lighting and décor, and enhanced planning services including pre-wedding events coordination.
The experience difference between standard and luxury tiers shows in details. Luxury weddings feature champagne toasts with premium labels, extensive raw bars at cocktail hour, live cooking stations, specialty cocktails with artisan spirits, elaborate suspended florals or dramatic installations, and seamless service that makes guests feel attended to throughout. You’re not getting different wedding elements – you’re getting noticeably better versions of the same elements.
Elaborate Multi-Day (€35,000-€50,000+ for 120-200+ guests)
Large weddings, cultural celebrations requiring multi-day events, or couples wanting extraordinary experiences enter this category. These aren’t just bigger standard weddings – they’re fundamentally different celebrations. Multi-day event coordination with welcome dinners and farewell brunches, large-venue rentals capable of hosting 150-300+ guests, extensive catering across multiple events, photography and videography teams rather than single vendors, elaborate entertainment including live bands and specialty performers, transportation coordination for large guest groups, and comprehensive planning managing complex logistics.
Cultural weddings – Persian, Indian, Pakistani, Lebanese, Nigerian – often fall into this tier not because couples want luxury but because traditional celebrations require multiple events, large guest counts, and specific cultural elements that increase complexity and cost. A three-day Persian wedding for 200 guests with separate Sofreh Aghd ceremony, full reception, and farewell brunch requires this budget level to execute properly.
Vendor-by-Vendor Cost Breakdown
Understanding individual vendor costs helps you budget accurately and identify where your money actually goes.
Venue Rental
Venue costs in Antalya, Turkey vary dramatically based on property type, capacity, season, and day of week. Beach clubs and waterfront venues range €2,000-€4,500 for full-day rental. Boutique hotels with private event spaces cost €2,500-€5,000. Luxury estates and premium properties range €4,000-€8,000. These rates typically include exclusive venue access for 8-12 hours, tables and chairs for your guest count, basic lighting, and venue coordination staff.
Peak season (June-September) commands 20-30% premiums over shoulder season (April-May, October). Saturday weddings cost 15-25% more than Thursday or Friday celebrations. The same venue might cost €3,000 on a Thursday in May or €4,500 on a Saturday in July.
Most venues have minimum guest requirements – typically 40-60 guests minimum for smaller properties, 80-100 for larger venues. Falling below minimums doesn’t reduce rental costs but may increase your effective per-person cost.
Catering
Per-person catering represents your largest variable cost, directly multiplying by guest count. Expect €40-€50 per person for basic packages including cocktail hour with light appetizers, three-course seated dinner, standard bar service with house wines and basic spirits, and simple wedding cake. Mid-range packages at €50-€65 per person add passed appetizers during cocktail hour, upgraded entrée selections, premium beer and wine options, enhanced cake design, and better ingredient quality. Luxury catering at €65-€80 per person includes extensive cocktail hour with food stations, multiple entrée choices or action stations, premium spirits and champagne toasts, elaborate cake designs, and overall higher execution quality.
These ranges assume standard dietary needs. Fully vegetarian Indian menus, halal catering for Muslim celebrations, or extensive vegan requirements may increase costs by 10-15% due to ingredient sourcing and specialized preparation.
Open bar duration significantly impacts costs. Four-hour open bar service is standard in most packages. Six-hour service adds €8-€12 per person. All-night open bar increases costs by €15-€20 per person. Many couples choose open bar for cocktail hour and dinner, then cash bar for late-night dancing to control costs while ensuring guests are well-served during the main celebration.
Photography
Professional destination wedding photography in Antalya, Turkey ranges €1,200-€2,800 depending on experience, coverage duration, and deliverables. Basic packages at €1,200-€1,600 include 6-8 hours of coverage, 300-400 edited images delivered digitally, and online gallery. Standard packages at €1,600-€2,200 provide 8-10 hours of coverage, 400-600 edited images, pre-wedding photo session, and premium editing. Premium packages at €2,200-€2,800 offer 10-12 hours of coverage, 600-800 images, engagement session, same-day preview images, and rush delivery.
Photographers experienced with international weddings and cultural celebrations command higher rates but deliver consistently. The €1,500-€2,000 range represents the sweet spot where you’re getting proven professionals with destination wedding portfolios, strong English communication, and reliable delivery timelines.
Videography
Professional videography costs €1,500-€3,500 in Antalya, Turkey. Basic packages at €1,500-€2,000 include 8-10 hours of coverage, 3-5 minute highlight film, and 20-30 minute full ceremony and speeches edit. Standard packages at €2,000-€2,800 add drone footage, same-day preview trailer, and cinematic editing. Premium packages at €2,800-€3,500 provide two-videographer teams, extensive drone work, immediate social media trailer, and feature-length documentary edit.
Many couples initially budget only for photography but add videography after seeing footage from friends’ weddings. Video captures movement, speeches, and emotional moments photography can’t quite recreate. The €2,000-€2,500 range delivers professional quality that couples consistently report as worthwhile investment.
Florals and Décor
Floral costs vary more than almost any other wedding element because of dramatic design differences. Simple arrangements – bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony arch flowers, centerpieces – cost €800-€1,500 for 50-80 guests. Standard packages at €1,500-€2,500 add larger ceremony installations, enhanced centerpieces, and additional decorative elements. Elaborate floral designs at €2,500-€5,000 include dramatic ceremony backdrops, suspended installations, extensive ceremony aisle décor, and luxury centerpieces with premium flowers.
Seasonal flower availability impacts costs significantly. Roses, hydrangeas, and common Mediterranean flowers remain consistent year-round. Peonies, garden roses, and specialty blooms requiring import increase budgets by 30-50% and may not be available outside specific seasons.
Additional décor – specialty linens, charger plates, candles, welcome signs, seating charts – typically adds €400-€1,200 depending on desired aesthetic. Many venues provide standard linens and basic décor, making elaborate additions optional rather than necessary.
Entertainment and Music
DJ services range €400-€1,200 for 4-6 hours depending on equipment quality, music library breadth, and experience with international celebrations. DJs at the lower end provide competent music mixing with standard sound systems. Mid-range DJs at €700-€900 offer larger speaker systems, better mixing capabilities, and experience reading international crowds. Premium DJs at €900-€1,200 bring professional lighting, MC services, and extensive international music libraries.
Live musicians cost €500-€1,500 depending on ensemble size and duration. Solo acoustic guitar or violin during ceremony costs €300-€500 for 1-2 hours. String quartets or small bands for cocktail hour range €600-€1,000. Full bands for reception entertainment cost €1,200-€2,500 for 3-4 hours.
Cultural entertainment requirements increase costs. Dhol players for Sikh or Indian weddings cost €400-€600. Belly dancers for Middle Eastern themed celebrations range €300-€600. Traditional Turkish musicians for cultural elements cost €500-€900.
Hair and Makeup
Bridal hair and makeup packages cost €200-€450 in Antalya, Turkey. Basic packages at €200-€280 include wedding day styling and makeup application. Standard packages at €280-€350 add trial session before the wedding and touch-up service during the celebration. Premium packages at €350-€450 provide multiple trial sessions, extended styling time, and makeup artist attending throughout the day for touch-ups.
Bridesmaid hair and makeup costs €60-€100 per person. Mother-of-bride styling runs €80-€120. Groom grooming packages – haircut, hot towel shave, styling – cost €40-€80.
For bridal parties of 4-6 people, total hair and makeup costs typically reach €600-€1,000. This assumes standard Western styling. Traditional cultural makeup – Indian bridal looks, Persian styling, or elaborate Middle Eastern makeup – may increase costs by 25-40% due to specialized products and extended time requirements.
Planning and Coordination Services
This cost confuses many couples because service levels vary dramatically. Partial planning – vendor referrals, contract review, timeline creation, day-of coordination – costs €1,500-€2,500. Full planning services including the one-week planning trip to Antalya, Turkey for venue visits and vendor meetings, comprehensive vendor management, all contract negotiations, timeline and logistics coordination, and day-of coordination with assistant costs €3,000-€5,000.
Ramarossi’s planning fees are built into comprehensive packages rather than charged separately, which is why our €17,500 all-inclusive package for 50 guests represents excellent value – couples receive full planning services that would cost €3,500-€4,000 if purchased separately from other planners.
Cultural wedding planning – Persian, Indian, Pakistani, Sikh, Lebanese – costs more because of complexity. Multi-day events, religious ceremony coordination, cultural vendor sourcing, and specialized requirements increase planning time significantly. Cultural wedding planning fees typically range €4,000-€7,000 depending on event complexity and guest count.
What’s NOT Included: The Additional Costs
Even comprehensive wedding packages don’t include everything. Understanding additional costs prevents budget surprises.
Guest accommodation is rarely included in wedding packages and represents the largest cost guests bear themselves. Hotels in Antalya, Turkey range €60-€200 per night depending on season and property quality. Most wedding guests book 3-5 nights, making accommodation their largest expense beyond flights.
Flights cost €150-€400 per person from the UK depending on booking timing, travel dates, and airline choice. Couples don’t pay for guest flights, but understanding costs helps when advising guests on travel booking strategies.
Wedding attire isn’t included in any destination wedding package. Couples purchase their outfits in their home country and bring them to Turkey. Budget €800-€3,000 for bride’s dress, €200-€800 for groom’s suit or tux, plus alterations.
Wedding rings, purchased separately, typically cost €500-€3,000 depending on materials and design preferences.
Marriage license fees if completing legal marriage in Turkey cost approximately €150-€300 for document translations, official appointments, and administrative processing. Most couples complete legal marriage in the UK instead, which costs £50-£100 at registry offices.
Wedding favors and welcome bags, if desired, cost €3-€15 per guest depending on what you include. For 60 guests, budget €180-€900 for favors.
Transportation for wedding party on wedding day is sometimes included in packages, but guest transportation between hotels and venue typically costs extra. Shuttle service for 50-80 guests costs €300-€600 depending on distance and number of trips required.
Tips and gratuities for vendors – while not mandatory in Turkey as they are in the US – are appreciated for excellent service. Budget 5-10% of vendor costs for gratuities, typically €500-€1,500 total for a €20,000 wedding distributed among photographer, catering staff, venue coordinators, and other service providers.
Real Wedding Budget Examples
Abstract numbers don’t clarify budget realities like specific examples do. Here are three real wedding scenarios with actual cost breakdowns.
Sarah and Tom: Standard Package Wedding (€18,200 for 60 guests)
This UK couple wanted a beautiful Mediterranean wedding without exceeding £15,000. Venue rental at beachfront property: €3,200. Catering at €58 per person for 60 guests: €3,480. Photography package, 8 hours: €1,800. Floral arrangements including bridal bouquet, ceremony arch, centerpieces: €1,400. DJ services, 5 hours: €700. Hair and makeup for bride plus two bridesmaids: €680. Planning and coordination services: €3,500. Additional décor and specialty linens: €800. Welcome reception drinks the evening before: €1,200. Guest shuttle transportation: €440. Subtotal: €17,200. Ten percent contingency for minor additions and gratuities: €1,000. Total: €18,200 (approximately £15,200).
Sarah and Tom’s wedding delivered everything they wanted – beautiful venue with sea views, excellent food that guests raved about, professional photography capturing their day perfectly, and seamless coordination that let them enjoy rather than stress. They stayed significantly under what the equivalent UK wedding would have cost while getting better weather and a destination experience for their guests.
Leila and Arash: Persian Wedding (€32,500 for 120 guests)
This Persian couple from London wanted traditional Sofreh Aghd ceremony plus full reception. Large venue capable of 150+ guests: €5,800. Catering at €62 per person for 120 guests: €7,440. Photography, 12 hours: €2,400. Videography with drone footage: €2,600. Elaborate Persian floral installations for Sofreh Aghd and reception centerpieces: €3,800. DJ plus traditional Persian musicians: €1,400. Sofreh Aghd setup specialist: €800. Hair and makeup for bride, mothers, and four bridesmaids: €1,100. Cultural wedding planning services: €4,200. Welcome dinner at restaurant, 50 guests: €1,800. Farewell brunch, 80 guests: €1,200. Guest transportation across multiple events: €800. Additional décor and cultural elements: €1,200. Subtotal: €34,540. They reduced budget slightly by handling some décor themselves and negotiating package pricing, final total: €32,500.
Leila and Arash’s wedding honored every Persian tradition while delivering the scale and quality their families expected. The UK equivalent would have cost £55,000-£75,000. In Antalya, Turkey, they achieved their vision at approximately £27,000 – substantial savings that let them upgrade several elements beyond their initial plans.
Emma and James: Intimate Celebration (€11,800 for 35 guests)
This couple prioritized intimate celebration over elaborate scale. Boutique venue with garden setting: €1,800. Catering at €48 per person for 35 guests: €1,680. Photography, 6 hours: €1,200. Simple elegant florals: €650. Acoustic guitarist for ceremony: €400. Hair and makeup for bride only: €280. Partial planning coordination: €1,900. Wedding dinner at high-end restaurant rather than full reception: €3,200. Cake from specialty bakery: €280. Transportation: €250. Invitations and paper goods: €160. Subtotal: €11,800.
Emma and James got exactly what they wanted – beautiful ceremony, excellent dinner with their closest people, professional photography, and coordination ensuring everything flowed smoothly. By keeping guest count small and focusing on quality over elaboration, they had a luxurious experience within a modest budget.
How Turkey Pricing Compares to UK Weddings
Understanding savings requires direct comparison to equivalent UK celebrations.
A UK wedding for 60 guests at a nice hotel or barn venue typically costs £25,000-£35,000. Venue hire runs £3,000-£6,000. Catering at £65-£95 per person totals £3,900-£5,700 for 60 guests. Photography costs £1,500-£2,500. Flowers cost £1,200-£2,500. That’s £9,600-£16,700 for just four elements before adding music, coordination, cake, invitations, décor, or any other costs.
The equivalent wedding in Antalya, Turkey through Ramarossi costs approximately £14,500-£18,500 all-inclusive with planning services, covering everything except guest flights and accommodation. You’re saving £7,000-£16,500 compared to UK celebrations while gaining Mediterranean weather and destination experience.
Some couples invest savings into upgraded elements – better photography, videography they wouldn’t have budgeted for in the UK, extended celebrations with welcome dinners or farewell brunches. Other couples pocket the savings. Either approach delivers better value than UK equivalents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the minimum budget for a destination wedding in Turkey?
The realistic minimum for a proper destination wedding in Antalya, Turkey is approximately €10,000-€12,000 for 30-40 guests. This covers basic venue rental, simple catering, photography, minimal florals, and essential coordination. Below €10,000, you’re looking at very small celebrations – essentially elopements with a handful of guests rather than full weddings. Many couples assume destination weddings are inherently cheap, but quality celebrations require real budgets. The advantage isn’t that Turkey is dirt cheap – it’s that €12,000-€15,000 buys you a genuinely beautiful celebration that would cost £20,000-£25,000 in the UK. For couples with flexibility to increase budget slightly to €15,000-€18,000, the quality jump is substantial. That range funds Ramarossi’s standard all-inclusive packages that deliver comprehensive services and eliminate most stress from the planning process.
Does guest count really matter that much for total cost?
Yes, dramatically. Guest count is the single biggest variable affecting wedding costs because catering multiplies directly by attendee number. The difference between 50 and 80 guests at €60 per person catering adds €1,800 to your budget – nearly 10% of a €20,000 wedding. Larger guest counts also require bigger venues with higher rental costs, more elaborate floral centerpieces to fill more tables, extended bar service, additional coordination complexity, and sometimes upgraded photography to ensure coverage of more people. A wedding that costs €17,500 for 50 guests typically costs €22,000-€24,000 for 80 guests and €28,000-€32,000 for 120 guests even when per-person costs and service quality remain constant. This multiplication effect is why Ramarossi always starts budget conversations by asking about expected guest count – it’s impossible to provide accurate estimates without this anchor. Couples who control guest lists tightly keep budgets manageable. Those who feel obligated to invite extended networks watch costs climb quickly.
Are Turkey wedding costs increasing for 2026?
Yes, moderately. Wedding vendors in Antalya, Turkey typically increase prices 5-8% annually to account for inflation and operational cost increases. Venues that cost €3,000 in 2024 now cost €3,200-€3,300 in 2026. Per-person catering that was €55 two years ago is now €58-€60. Photography packages have increased from €1,600 to €1,750-€1,800 for equivalent coverage. These increases are normal and actually lower than UK wedding inflation which has averaged 8-12% annually in recent years. The key is that Turkey’s baseline costs remain substantially lower than UK equivalents, so even with annual increases, the value advantage persists. A wedding that cost €16,000 in 2024 might cost €17,500-€18,000 in 2026 – but the UK equivalent that cost £28,000 in 2024 now costs £31,000-£33,000, maintaining the savings gap. Couples booking 2027 weddings should expect another 5-8% increase from current rates. Ramarossi offers price-lock guarantees for couples who book 12+ months ahead, protecting against increases between booking and wedding date.
What hidden costs should we watch for?
The costs that surprise couples most are service charges and taxes added to vendor invoices, overtime fees if celebrations run longer than contracted hours, last-minute guest count increases requiring additional catering orders, upgraded alcohol packages when house bar proves insufficient, rush fees for late changes to floral orders or other elements, vendor meals that some contracts require you to provide, and tip expectations that weren’t budgeted. Ramarossi packages minimize surprises by including most elements in comprehensive pricing, but couples handling their own planning should read every vendor contract carefully for additional fees. Ask specifically about service charges – some vendors advertise base prices then add 18-22% service fees at invoicing. Clarify what happens if your event runs late – some venues charge €200-€400 per hour beyond contracted time. Confirm whether alcohol packages include premium spirits or just house brands. The €17,500 weddings that somehow cost €21,000 by the end usually accumulated hundreds of euros in small additions couples didn’t anticipate. A realistic 10% contingency budget catches most surprises.
Should we book all vendors separately or use package pricing?
Package pricing through planners like Ramarossi typically delivers better value and dramatically reduces complexity for international couples. When you book vendors separately, you’re negotiating individual contracts, coordinating multiple vendor schedules, managing separate payments in foreign currency, troubleshooting issues without local support, and bearing full risk if vendors underdeliver. Package pricing bundles key vendors into comprehensive pricing, provides single-point coordination, includes planning services that would cost €3,000-€5,000 separately, offers vendor relationships that improve service quality, and creates accountability when one coordination company manages everything. Ramarossi’s €17,500 package includes venue, catering, coordination, planning trip, and vendor management – elements that would cost €22,000-€25,000 if purchased separately. The math favors packages for most couples. DIY vendor booking might save €1,000-€2,000 but increases stress dramatically and risks quality if you select inexperienced vendors. Packages make sense unless you have extensive time to spend on research, strong negotiation skills, and comfort managing international vendors in foreign language markets.
How much should we budget for the planning trip to Turkey?
Budget €1,200-€2,000 per couple for the planning trip to Antalya, Turkey. This includes flights at €150-€400 per person depending on season, accommodation for 4-5 nights at €80-€150 per night, meals and activities approximately €60-€100 per day, and local transportation around €100-€150 for taxis and transfers. Most couples spend 4-5 days in Antalya for planning trips – enough time to visit 3-4 venues, meet key vendors, do food tastings, hair and makeup trials, and explore the area without feeling rushed. Some couples extend trips to 7-10 days and combine planning with holiday, which adds accommodation and activity costs but provides fuller Turkey experience. The planning trip is essential when booking directly or with planners who don’t include it. Ramarossi includes the planning trip coordination in comprehensive packages – we arrange your venue visits, vendor meetings, and tastings, though you cover your own flights and accommodation. This hybrid approach gives couples the essential trip while controlling costs. Consider the planning trip mandatory, not optional. Booking venues and vendors without visiting them creates risk.
Can we have a luxury wedding in Turkey for under £20,000?
Yes, absolutely, which is Turkey’s primary value proposition. A £20,000 (approximately €24,000) budget in Antalya, Turkey funds genuinely luxurious celebrations for 60-80 guests with premium venues, excellent catering at €65-€75 per person, professional photography and videography, elaborate florals, and comprehensive planning services. The same wedding quality in the UK requires £35,000-£45,000 easily. Turkey’s cost structure makes luxury accessible at mid-range budgets. A €24,000 wedding in Turkey gets you a beachfront venue with dramatic sea views, cocktail hour with extensive passed appetizers and premium bar service, seated three-course dinner with multiple entrée options, professional photography delivering 500+ edited images, videography with cinematic editing and drone footage, elaborate floral installations, live music for cocktail hour, DJ for reception, complete hair and makeup services, and full planning coordination. That’s genuinely luxurious by any standard. The catch is that £20,000 won’t fund luxury for 150+ guests or multi-day elaborate cultural celebrations – those require higher budgets. But for standard wedding sizes of 50-100 guests, £20,000 delivers exceptional experiences in Turkey.
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Antalya, Turkey and want accurate budget guidance based on your specific guest count and vision, Ramarossi provides detailed cost breakdowns during initial consultations. We’ll show you exactly what your budget delivers, where you have flexibility to upgrade or reduce costs, and how to maximize value for your investment. A conversation about your wedding plans costs nothing – and could clarify whether Turkey makes your dream wedding financially possible.