The weather gets warmer as the wedding season comes closer. Couples that decide to mark the coming summer with "yes, I do" excitement have started eyeing Turkey to get married. With its strategic location and magical atmosphere, from historic towns to seaside spots, Turkey has many options to create a perfect wedding.In recent years, there has been a boom in the number of couples that choose to get married in Turkey, especially in Istanbul and seaside cities. Turkey hosts many couples, not only from neighboring countries such as Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia, but also from European countries.Getting married can be the most unforgettable moment in one's life, but this moment can be embellished with some style. In a hotel overlooking the vivid, blue sea or in a mansion with a Bosporus view or even in a tower located in the middle of the sea, Turkey has magical places to say "I do" that make you feel as if you are in a dream. However, dreamy wedding ceremonies come with a price according to the quality of the service, the number of guests and the quality of the venue, early booking, the wedding buffet, etc. It is not unknown for couples from Iran, Azerbaijan or India to spend $200,000 to $500,000 on their wedding celebrations, as they tend to host a greater number of guests. The usual price for wedding ceremonies for couples from European countries is a more modest $50,000 to $150,000 in accordance with the number of guests.

Wedding venues in Istanbul: Say 'I do' in the most magical cityÇırağan PalaceIstanbul has witnessed many touching love stories throughout its long history, which together with its beautiful setting, makes it a popular venue for weddings. Imagine the romance of walking down the aisle with your love in a historic landmark. Galata Tower is where many young couples want to have a dream wedding with a fascinating Istanbul view. With its history, scenery and serene atmosphere, Galata Tower is an incredible wedding venue for smaller events. On the northern shore of the Golden Horn, Galata Tower was built by the Genoese in 1348. According to legend, you are destined to marry whoever climbs the Galata Tower with you. The restaurant at the top will satiate your appetite while the 360-degree view of the Bosporus, Golden Horn, Blue Mosque and other landmarks will captivate you. A wedding event in Galata Tower costs around TL 65 ($23) per guest, and you can also arrange your own organizer for the ceremony. Galata Tower is the best place for a minimalist or small wedding with a fascinating Istanbul view. The foursquare rating of the Galata Tower restaurant is 9.7 /10.

Çırağan Palace on the Bosporus is a textbook example of lavishness. Located in Beşiktaş, Çırağan Palace is a perfect venue for those who want an unforgettable wedding ceremony. Built by Sultan Abdülaziz in 1867, it is the final example of a tradition of Ottoman sultans who built their own palaces instead of using those built by predecessors.Sait Halim Paşa MansionToday, the palace belongs to the Kempinski Hotel chain, and it is the 14th most-expensive hotel, according to CNN Go's 2012 list of the world's 15 most-expensive hotel suites. The hotel can host five to 1,000 guests in a wedding ceremony and has a wedding planning team that can accommodate your every desire. You can either choose from a variety of ballrooms or the terrace or the garden for your wedding, but for sunny, warm days, the garden is perfect. The palace has more than 1,000 menu choices and a list of wedding cakes. After your wedding, a suite of rooms is reserved for your honeymoon, with a bed filled with red roses, special linens, a red wedding cake, romantic candles, an incredible city view and anything else you desire. The foursquare rating of this magical hotel is 9.6 /10

Some of the most prestigious wedding events in Istanbul for the glitterati are held in the Marmara Esma Sultan Mansion, which is located in Ortaköy on the European shore. With its historical texture, Ottoman legacy and magical atmosphere, Esma Sultan Mansion is a perfect venue for lavish wedding ceremonies. The mansion is named after Esma Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Abdülaziz, and has witnessed many historic events in its time. The mansion given to Esma Sultan as a wedding gift is now a mesmerizing wedding venue to mark your most unforgettable day. The Marmara Collection bought the mansion in the 1990s, protecting the building's original character. This popular summer wedding venue has a beautiful green garden next to the Bosporus and a four-sided glass interior in case of inclement weather. It is also accessible by boat from a private dock. The wedding package features full access to the mansion, a 4-course menu, wedding cake, a special private pavilion in the garden that enables bride and groom to get prepared and a night's stay in the Marmara Taksim's Honeymoon Suite. The foursquare rating of the mansion is 9.5 / 10.Wedding venues in Sapanca: Say 'I do' in the heart of natureRecently, Sapanca has become a popular destination with various shades of evergreen, close proximity to Istanbul, clean air and high-quality hotels and lake houses for a magical day. Preferred mainly by Arab tourists, Sapanca Lake is renowned for luxurious hotels and high quality houses. Sapanca Lake House, nestled among green trees and overlooking Sapanca Lake, is a preferred location in the Marmara region due to its incredible view and great service. In summer, Arab tourists organize their weddings in Sapanca and honeymoon either in lake houses around Sapanca or chalets in the hills and mountains overlooking Sapanca Lake. Situated on 18,000-square-meters, Sapanca Lake House is suitable for wedding ceremonies of up to 2,000 guests and offers five different menus. The foursquare rating of the lake house is 7.1 /10.

SaSa Harmanlık, located next to Sapanca Lake among green fields, is a perfect location for small wedding ceremonies. With an amazing lake view, high quality service and a wide range of menus, SaSa Harmanlık is a perfect wedding venue. The sun setting over the lake can mark your wedding day with incredible wedding photos. Harmanlık's management team does all of the wedding preparations for you. The foursquare rating of the SaSa Harmanlık is 8.3 /10.

Wedding venues in Izmir: Say 'I do' in Aegean style

As Turkey's third largest city, İzmir, on the Aegean coast, is a renowned resort city with vivid blue water, incredible views, hidden beauties and hundreds of wedding venues. In the city center in the Karşıyaka district, Saime Sultan Mansion is one of the most popular wedding venues. Built in 1879, today the mansion is a lavish venue for weddings, particularly for high-class residents and many tourists. The mansion is one of the top five organization venues in İzmir. With a capacity of 2000, the mansion arranges your wedding preparations, including photography, orchestra or DJ, wedding decorations, wedding cake, etc. The mansion's foursquare rating is 8.7 /10.

For a more serene atmosphere, the Alaçatı district in İzmir is perfect. A preferred tourist destination in recent years, its wedding venues, including hotels and organization venues, are incredible. The Alkoçlar Alaçatı with its 2,000-squart-meter green area next to the Aegean Sea promises to turn your wedding day into a dream. Outdoors it can hold 1,000 people, while indoors 500 people can enjoy cocktails. The management team can arrange photography, wedding decorations, etc. The foursquare rating of the hotel is 8.2 /10.