Planning a Multicultural Wedding in Istanbul

Jasmin Karibzhanova and Sam Sutcliffe, a couple with global roots currently living in Toronto, decided to host their wedding in Istanbul. Suggested by Jasmin's father, the city offered visa-free travel for citizens of Canada and Kazakhstan, direct flights, and a historical backdrop that fit their east-meets-west theme. To manage the large-scale celebration, the couple hired London-based Matthew Oliver Weddings alongside local firm Aylinly Events. After touring venues in Istanbul, they selected the Peninsula Istanbul in the historic neighborhood of Karaköy to host their guests.