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Airy, Aegean Inspo for the Au Naturale Bride

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Elegant bride in a flowing white dress with a long train

Villa Karya – located in Bodrum, in the Aegean region of Turkey – is a Mediterranean style villa with outstanding interior design and a garden of 10 acres with breathtaking views. The venue is located in a quiet village and provides a natural feeling of serenity and tranquility. It’s hard not to fall in love with how the light comes in through the windows, complementing the interior which is staged with numerous antique pieces. Keep scrolling to see more photos by Sasha Dove Photography. Marry Me In Turkey and Nature Bodrum Organizasyon planned every detail of this wedding inspiration, and we just can’t get enough of it. All the images are in the full gallery, so be sure to click through to see the rest of the highlights of this gorgeous Aegean editorial.  

Wedding invitation with a ring and a seal on the white envelope

Elegant bedroom with french doors and natural sunlight coming in

Woman in white relaxing near a window in a dreamy outfitBouquet of white flowers on a couch with a vase in the background

Cozy living room with chaise lounge and cowhide rug decor

Stone path leading to a house framed by tall cypress treesRustic stone house with lush greenery and a gravel path

Woman in white outfit with feather sleeves posing outdoors

The cypress-studded driveway – reminiscent of Italy – immediately brought to mind a shoot that included a classic car (a truly unique way to enter or exit your ceremony or reception) as the centerpiece.

Classic beige car parked in front of a villa with cypress trees

Woman in a car wearing heels, sitting with open car doorWoman in classic car looking into side mirror, sunny day

Woman posing next to vintage car with tall trees in background

One of the main features of Villa Karya is the infinity pool. Scenes shot by the pool were inspired by the scenes from the movie Atonement starring Keira Knightley. You can’t outshine the beautiful blue or view of this pool. 

Scenic poolside view with a stunning blue water and a tree

Woman in white swimsuit relaxing by a pool, sunny dayWoman in white swimsuit and cap by the pool on sunny day

Pool scene with floating apples and a glass of wine, summer vibes

The fashion style of the shoot was inspired by the natural beauty of the location – Alena Malini (our stylist) wanted to create something simple yet modern, chic yet elegant.  The styles created truly capture the elements of the outfits ranging from elevated casual and trendy to simply classic and elegant.  

Elegant bride in white wedding dress holding flowers

Elegant bridal heels resting on a vintage floral patterned chairElegant woman wearing a pearl drop necklace and white dress

Elegant woman in a white gown poses by an open wooden door

Beautiful woman in white dress poses in a classic carWoman in white feather cuffs, looking elegant in nature

Woman in white dress poses by cacti on a sunny day

There was also the opportunity to collaborate with Nature Bodrum Organizasyon, a company that shared a natural, yet chic vision for the décor and flowers. 

Elegant outdoor dinner table setting under the trees

Long outdoor dining table set for a wedding celebration under trees

Elegant table setting with candles and floral centerpiece detailsElegant table setting with dried flowers in clear vases

A brown dog sits gracefully in the sunlit garden on a beautiful day

Some ADVICE FOR PLANNING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT

1. The best time to travel to the Bodrum area is between April and October.

2. Make sure to take your swimsuit with you!

3. Enjoy some down time roaming around and visiting the unique little villages that are in the area.

Elegant outdoor dinner party table with string lights at night

Dress & Apparel: Belle Wed
Dress & Apparel: Act Label
Event Planning & Design: Marry Me In Turkey
Event Planning & Design: Nature Bodrum Organizasyon
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Ksenia Ozlem
Model: Eda
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Ay Paper Studio
Shoes: Sanemiko
Stylist: Alena Malini
Venues: Villa Karya
Wedding Photographers: Sasha Dove Photography

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