Karina & Yaroslav: A Luxury Destination Wedding at Esma Sultan Mansion, Istanbul

Karina and Yaroslav chose the timeless allure of Istanbul to host their international guests for an extraordinary three-day destination wedding. As a premier luxury wedding design agency, Ruks Event & Design transformed the historic ruins of Esma Sultan Mansion into an ethereal sanctuary on the Bosphorus.

Concept: Head Above the Clouds

Inspired by the vibrant hues of the Bosphorus sunset, our bespoke wedding design seamlessly blended the venue's raw historical texture with celestial elegance. To reflect the sky onto the ground, we created a custom mirrored ceremony platform adorned with thousands of carnations and hydrangeas, achieving a breathtaking floating cloud effect.

This exclusive Istanbul wedding featured a grand entrance accompanied by a live classical orchestra, followed by a legendary performance by famous Russian star Valery Meladze, making it a truly iconic Russian wedding in Istanbul. Illuminated by nearly 1,000 candles and a spectacular 6-inch fireworks display over the Bosphorus, the cake-cutting ceremony marked the unforgettable grand finale of this bespoke production