L E G A L G U I D E L I N E S
We can deal with all the official paperwork for you. Normally we ask our wedding couples to fax the documentation to us at least 4 weeks before the wedding date so that we can contact the Consulate and start the ball rolling. Then when you arrive here in Turkey we will visit the Consulate where your certificate of non-impediment will be reproduced in the Turkish language and you will be required to make a sworn declaration as to your status confirming that you are free to marry. Your documents will then be legalised by the Governor of Antalya with these documents, where they will be translated into Turkish, to allow the formal wedding papers to be drawn up. And don't worry, we organise the trip for you and a member of our staff accompanies you all the way.
Avoid the stress of messy paperwork, and let our Turkish/English speaking staff carry out all the necessary arrangements.
The Only Legal Documents you are Required to
Show at the British Embassy are
Required Documentation All documentation must be original or certified copies, and your Certificate of No Impediment must not be older than 6 months.
•Certificate of No Impediment, not issued more than three months prior to the wedding day.
•Full ten year passport with minimum validity of six months.
•Full Birth Certificate. (*Full Extract is required - obtained from Registry Office) •Passport with Turkish Tourist Visa(British Consulate normally ask you show them your tourist visa which is this will stamp at Airport when you entry Turkey (Price for Summer 2010 £10)
•8 passport sized recent colour photographs.
•If you are divorced – a Decree Absolute
•If you have changed your name – Deed Poll
•If you are adopted – Adoption Certificate.
•If you are under 18 – letter of consent from a parent or guardian.
For more information on the legal procedures for UK Nationals marrying in Turkey, please see the attached links: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
As an added bonus, this service is inclusive of all Our Wedding Packages. For more information on the legal procedures for UK Nationals marrying in Turkey
Frequently Asked Questions
Question = Both I and my future spouse are Irish can we still get married in Turkey?.
Answer = Our packages are offered only to British nationals , southern Ireland or other nationalities have different rules with regards to marriage in Turkey, we will be prepared to help you with this if possible but cannot guarantee the package prices and service will be the same.
Question = My husband to be has been married before; can we still get married in Turkey?
Answer = Your will need your birth certificates, passports, certificate of non impediment and decree absolute or death certificate, if previously married, all this is explained under own legal requirements section.
Question = Can we get wedding insurance for getting married in Turkey?
Answer = Yes you can, there are many insurance companies on the internet that offer insurance for overseas weddings for as little a £19.99
Question = What happens when we arrive in Turkey?
Answer = We will meet you at your hotel and discuss the details and arrangements with you. We will then arrange times with you to carry out all the legalities etc.
Question = Can we choose our wedding date and time prior to arrival?
Answer = We will do our best to get the specific day provisionally booked for you with the marriage office prior to your arrival but the marriage office will not confirm the day and time until the legal paper work from the British embassy and Governors office is in hand.
Question = Are the ceremonies performed in English?
Answer = The Wedding official is Turkish but will be translated by an official registered translator. Renewal of vows will be conducted by an English speaker.
Question = Can we add or remove guests once booking is confirmed?
Answer = If the venue can cater for extra guests this can be added at an extra cost. Numbers can be reduced but unfortunately will still need to be paid for if confirmed as deposits are paid immediately to the venues.
Question = Can we bring our own music?
Answer = Yes you are more than welcome to bring your own choice of music with you.
Question = Can I choose my own hairstyle?
Answer = If there is a certain style you require we suggest you bring a picture with you and the stylist will do his best to create it for you.
Question = Can I choose my bouquet and colour of the flowers?
Answer = In our package we offer 1 x standard bridal bouquet, 1 x bridesmaid bouquet, and 2 x buttonholes for the groom and best man. This will be made with seasonal flowers and made as standard in white. Other colours are available but will require plenty of notice and an additional fee may apply. If you want something a little bit special, additional fees will apply for these bouquets.
Question = When is the payment due?
Answer = A deposit is required after contracts been signed at the time of booking which is non refundable. The Final balance will be paid in cash on arrival , payment dates will be confirmed in your contract. (FOR ONLY MARMARIS WEDDINGS) for getting maried in OLUDENIZ will request full final payments couple of months before the wedding date due busy bookings..anyquestions please contact us for more information!!!
Question = What happens if we need to cancel our contract?
Answer = We genuinely hope this does not happen but in the unlikely event of cancellation before the balance due date you will forfeit the deposit paid.(MARMARIS WEDDINGS) If the cancellation is after the balance due date then unfortunately the full amount due will be non refundable.(OLUDENIZ WEDDINGS)