Questions & Answers

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When is the RSVP deadline? / Davet cevap tarihi ne zaman?

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December 1, 2021 / 1 Aralık 2021

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What should I wear? / Me giyinmeliyim?

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The wedding will be semi-formal. You are welcome to wear tuxedos or suits, long dresses or cocktail dresses. / Düğün yarı-resmi kıyafet koduyla olacak. Beyler smokin ya da takım, hanımlar uzun elbise veya kokteyl elbisesi tercih edebilir.

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Is the wedding indoor or outdoor? / Düğün dışarıda mı içeride mi olacak?

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Usually, the weather in May is warm and clear so we are planning for an outdoor event. Nights can sometimes be cool and breezy so we recommend bringing a light jacket to be on the safe side. Should it rain, we have alternative indoor options available. / Genellikle Mayısta hava ılık yağışsız olduğundan düğün açık havada yapılacak. Akşam havanın biraz serin ve rüzgarlı olabileceğini düşünerek yanınızda ince bir ceket getirmenizi tavsiye ediyoruz. Havanın yağmurlu olması durumunda, kapalı alan alternatifimiz mevcut.

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Are children welcome? / Çocuklar davetli mi?

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Kids that are 16 and above are invited. If you have a child under 16, we would prefer them stay home and let their parents have a good time without a worry. However, if it is not possible, please let us know so that we can factor them into our guest count. / 16 yaş ve üstü çocukları düğünümüze davet ediyoruz. Eğer 16 yaş altı çocuklarınızı evde bırakmanızı ve düğünde güzel vakit geçirmenizi dileriz. Ancak çocukları evde bırakmanız mümkün değilse, lütfen bize haber verin, onları da davetli listesine ekleyelim

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A traveling wedding? What's that? / Gezili düğün de neymiş?

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While we eloped during the pandemic, we would still like to have our dream wedding. The only problem is that weddings only typically bring people together for a 4 hour event. We figure, if our friends and family are traveling to spend time with us, it would be more fun to plan a traditional wedding followed by a sightseeing adventure in Turkey. We invite all of our guests to join us for some travel fun the week after the wedding. / Pandemi sırasında hızlıca evlensek de, bir düğün de yapmak istedik. Ancak düğünlerde insanlar sadece birkaç saat beraber geçirebiliyorlar. Sevdiklerimizle daha fazla vakit geçirebilmek için düğün sonrasında katılmak isteyen hekese açık bir gezi planımız var. Detaylar netleştikçe bu siteden bilgi edinebilirsiniz.

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Can I take photos? / Fotoğraf çekebilir miyim?

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Absolutely, and if you do, please tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #merandsai . Hangi çılgın zincir vuracakmış, şaşarım! Tabii ki! Çektiğiniz fotoğrafları lütfen bizimle paylaşıp #merandsaı eklemeyi unutmayın.

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What about the visas in Turkey? / Türkiye'ye vize durumu nedir?

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Easy! U.S. citizens who wish to visit Turkey for less than 90 days may obtain an e-visa for Turkey at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/. Brazil: If you visit Turkey for 90 days or less, you do not need a visa. / Eğer bu yazıyı okuyorsanız, vizeye ihtiyacınız yok demektir. Sıradaki soruya geçelim lütfen.

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What about the language barrier? How can I communicate with people in Turkey? / Türkiye'de insanlarla nasıl iletişim kurabilirim?

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Many people in Turkey speak English, however not everyone does. One tip that we received from a traveler to Turkey is that if you are asking for directions, it is better to approach a younger person versus an older person, as they are more likely to speak English. / Bu yazıyı okuduğunuza göre, bence sizin için çok kolay olacak.

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As a tourist, is there anything I should be aware of safety wise when I travel to Turkey?

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Turkey is generally a very safe country to visit. There are however some not so nice areas. We will not be visiting areas that are considered to be dangerous. If you would like to read more information, this is a useful article: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/middle-east/turkey/essential-safety-advice-for-travelers-in-turkey

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Is there a block of hotel rooms for guests?

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Yes! Please see the travel tab above for more information.

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In case of emergency

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We sincerely hope that nothing bad will happen to any of our guests while traveling. Some of you may consider purchasing travel insurance prior to your trip. However, even if you do not purchase insurance, if something happens, do not hesitate to go to a hospital. The bill that you would typically receive at a hospital in Turkey is fairly low.

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Are there any unique American traditions that I should be aware of?

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One of the most fun aspects of planning a cross-cultural wedding is discovering all of the similarities and differences in wedding traditions.

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What are you doing about your names?

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Saygın will stay Saygın Bakşi. In the US, Mercedes will stay Mercedes Hunt. However, in Turkey, women are required to take their husband's names so Mercedes will be Mercedes Bakşi.