Virus dents big, fat Turkish weddings


Ayse Keles and her husband, Alp Colak, posing for a wedding photo in Istanbul. Uncertainties over weddings can be especially traumatic in places such as Turkey, where most couples live with their parents before becoming husband and wife. – AFP pic, September 13, 2020.

HER bridal hair and makeup done just right, Ayse Keles looked ravishing and relieved: she managed to sneak her wedding day in before Turkey’s latest wave of coronavirus restrictions hit.

“I have a close friend who had to delay her wedding five times,” the 28-year-old said in her white bridal gown while preparing for a photo shoot on the Asian side of Istanbul.


Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access!

Subscribe Now!


Sign up or sign in here to comment.


Comments