Along the sun-drenched curve of Türkiye’s southern coast, the Turkish Riviera whispers a quieter kind of luxury. Cinematic yet unassuming, where nature and culture intertwine with rare intimacy. In Marmaris and Fethiye, pine-cloaked hills tumble into crystalline coves, painting landscapes that feel both ancient and alive, while Bodrum pulses with energy, a magnet for creatives and cosmopolitans drawn to its art, architecture, and golden light. Together, they form a region that moves to it's own rhythm, making it the most captivating and unconventional emerging wedding destination on Türkey's Aegean Coast. Here, ceremonies unfold on secluded bays, dinners linger beneath olive trees, and guests move easily between sea, sun, and celebration. For couples and guests alike, the Aegean Coast offers a wedding weekend experience that feels cinematic in scope yet deeply personal in spirit, a celebration suspended between serenity and exhilaration.
D Maris Bay
Where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, D Maris Bay offers a rare blend of cinematic landscapes and secluded luxury. Set amongst rolling pine-covered hills with six private bays and five world class restaurants, this expansive resort delivers the freedom to host each wedding event in a unique setting. Couples can exchange vows overlooking the sparkling sea on Green Hill, transform the Helipad into a breathtaking sunset cocktail hour, or celebrate in chic barefoot bohemian style under the stars on Silence Beach. Choose from a myriad of culinary wonders for your reception – from lively Greek at Manos and Meditteranean at La Guérite to the sophisticated world class Japanese at Zuma, each offering their own sensory journey. For a full wedding weekend, guests can enjoy yacht excursions, days by the Dior pool, and luxury spa treatments for a truly captivating and immersive experience that lingers long beyond the day itself.
Scorpios Bodrum
Perched on the sun-kissed coastline of Bodrum, Scorpios is more than a venue — it’s a soulful sanctuary where art, music, and well-being converge. Designed with a deep reverence for the landscape, its stone masonry walls and timber canopies echo the textures of traditional Aegean villages, while water elements and green roofs dissolve boundaries between architecture and nature. Weddings unfold across distinct yet interconnected spaces: ceremonies framed by the sea at the beach house, golden-hour cocktail parties amongst the sunset lounge, and celebratory feasts in the open-air restaurant where Eastern Mediterranean flavours meet ritual and rhythm. Just steps away, the private villas offer privacy while remaining in reach of the community’s creative pulse. Perfect for couples seeking an immersive and contemporary celebration rooted in connection, artistry, and the timeless allure of the Turkish coast.
Amanruya
Nestled on the tranquil northern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, Amanruya offers a destination wedding experience that unfolds like your own personal narrative. Olive-groves and cypress-clad hills frame the turquoise Aegean, and every pavilion and terrace is crafted for a picturesque view. For a long-weekend celebration, the resort provides multiple intimate venues: seaside vow-exchanges at the charming beach club, roaming cocktails alongside the infinity pool, and an ambient candlelit reception amongst the olive groves for a celebration that merges Mediterranean charm with modern elegance. Guests can drift between private pool-pavilions and communal spaces, or enjoy a full schedule of activities curated by the Amanruya team, ensuring the weekend flows effortlessly for all. Here, time stretches, and every moment becomes part of the story.
Maxx Royal Bodrum
Set on a secluded peninsula where the Aegean’s turquoise waters meet untamed coastline, Maxx Royal Bodrum embodies the pinnacle of contemporary luxury. Designed as a world within itself, the resort transforms a wedding weekend into a curated journey of beauty, comfort, and celebration. From ceremonies on the Celeste Terrace with its sweeping 270-degree sea views to sunset receptions on private piers and terraces, every moment feels cinematic yet effortless. Guests are cared for by personal Maxx Assistants who anticipate every need, allowing couples to host with ease. Michelin-starred dining from ORO to the resort’s own Caviar Kaspia ensures each meal becomes an experience in its own right, while the wellbeing centre invites restoration through hammams, herbal saunas, and advanced therapies. With its flawless service, breathtaking vistas, and artful sense of place, the venue feels both intimate and iconic, a rare find yuo'll never want to leave.
Maçakizi Hotel
Set along the shimmering shores of Türkbükü Bay, Maçakızı captures the essence of laid-back Aegean luxury. Its cascading gardens, bougainvillea-framed terraces, and private jetty create a naturally romantic setting for an intimate seaside celebration. Couples can exchange vows at the water’s edge and host sunset dinners overlooking the Aegean, with every detail tailored in the hotel’s effortless yet refined style. Perfect for a multi-day wedding weekend, Maçakızı blends barefoot ease with sophisticated elegance, offering guests an experience that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Yazz Collective
Tucked within a secluded bay and accessible only by boat, Yazz Collective is one of the Turkish Riviera’s most exclusive settings for a full buyout wedding weekend. Blending barefoot luxury with refined design, the resort unfolds across sun-drenched decks, open-air lounges, and villas nestled amongst swyaing bamboo and olive trees. Guests arrive by sea to a world of privacy and ease, where ceremonies take place against turquoise waters and evenings flow into lively dinners beneath the stars. Natural timber and stone architecture blend seamlessly with the landscape, while farm-to-table dining and curated music set an effortlessly elevated tone. Perfect for couples seeking an intimate, immersive, and wildly beautiful celebration, transforming a destination wedding into an unforgettable escape.
Ahãma Living
Nestled on the secluded shores of Günlüklü Bay near Göcek, Ahãma Living seamlessly blends bohemian-luxury with the tranquil rhythms of the Turkish Riviera. The resort sets the stage for a wedding weekend that unfolds like a gentle journey: imagine a vow exchange beneath towering liquidambar trees, a reception on a wooden deck by the turquoise sea, and dawn-to-dusk moments of ease in cabanas designed with minimal Japanese influences and soft natural textures. With 30 cabanas, 29 guest houses and a private villa nestled among forest and sea, Ahãma offers a boutique, deeply intimate setting for couples seeking a full-weekend celebration steeped in serenity, connection and nature. Whether guests paddleboard at sunrise, lounge by the forest pool or gather for a farm-to-table feast as live vinyl spins into the night, Ahãma transforms a wedding into an immersive escape where every detail feels intentional and every moment becomes part of the story.
Ruins Luxury Resort
Tucked into the golden-sand shores of Yalıkavak and framed by Aegean’s quiet expanse, Ruins Luxury Resort weaves together timeless architecture and contemporary style to offer a wedding weekend that feels full-bodied and free-flowing. With venues ranging from a beach-side ceremony at sunset to an elegant dinner on the pier or pool-terrace surrounded by ancient-ruin inspired stonework, every moment becomes part of the narrative. The resort’s open-plan indoor-outdoor zones, modern design and expansive guest-capacity make it ideal for couples seeking a multi-day celebration of companionship, connection and revelry.
Six Senses Kaplankaya
Carved into the rugged cliffs of the Aegean coastline, Six Senses Kaplankaya is where contemporary architecture meets the quiet poetry of nature. The resort stretches across three private bays, offering couples the freedom to host each part of their celebration in a distinct setting — a clifftop terrace framed by sea and sky, a beach ceremony at golden hour, or a moonlit dinner along the water’s edge. Known for its holistic philosophy, Six Senses transforms a wedding weekend into a restorative retreat, where guests can begin the day with yoga overlooking the horizon and end it dancing beneath the stars. Between its world-class spa, elegant Mediterranean dining, and seamless design that flows between land and sea, Kaplankaya redefines destination romance as understated, soulful, and utterly unforgettable.
The Bodrum EDITION
Perched in the calm arms of Tilkicik Bay on the Bodrum Peninsula, The Bodrum EDITION combines minimalist elegance with panoramic Aegean vistas to create a weekend-wedding destination that resonates with modern romance. Think barefoot ceremonies on a white-sand beach, sunset toasts on the over-water pier of the infinity pool, and gala receptions on the Sunset Terrace where sea and sky converge. With rehearsal dinners in the lemon-grove garden of Brava restaurant and after-parties in the chic lounge Discetto, each moment flows seamlessly from one curated space to the next. With event planners, Michelin-level culinary mastery and stylish villas for your guests to stay together, the Bodrum EDITION is ideal for couples seeking a refined, multi-day celebration that feels effortless, elevated and entirely of the place.
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum
Nestled on the serene shores of Paradise Bay, the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum unfolds as the ultimate canvas for a destination wedding weekend steeped in quiet grandeur. Here, olive-groved hills cascade to the turquoise Aegean, offering multiple signature venues—from the grass-fringed Olive Garden Beach to the elegant Olive Tree Terrace perched above the sea, and the sun-lit Oriental Ballroom for grand indoor celebrations. Whether you imagine barefoot vows at dusk, a lavish reception under the stars, or an intimate morning gathering by the water, the resort’s dedicated team sculpt each chapter of the weekend with precision and heart. Every detail here feels touched by artistry, from the scent of citrus drifting through the stone courtyards to dinners that spill into starlit hours.
Avantgarde Refined Yalikavak
Set on the serene curve of Küdür Bay, Avantgarde Refined Yalıkavak offers a contemporary coastal escape ideal for an intimate wedding weekend. Here, the rhythm of the Aegean tide becomes part of your celebration’s soundtrack, ensuring your guests feel immersed, comfortable and entirely present. With its clean-lined architecture and 32 artfully designed rooms and suites, each opening to sea-kissed gardens or poolside terraces, the resort offers both intimacy and elegance. Couples may choose an early-evening ceremony on the beach’s edge, followed by a fine-dining reception at Ace Restaurant and an open-air dancefloor. The intimate hotel makes for the perfect buyout venue, allowing guests to freely flow between each space, each moment with ease.
