Persian Sofreh AGHD wedding ceremony Türkiye for Persian Wedding

You can absolutely have a traditional Persian Sofreh-e Aghd wedding ceremony in Türkiye, and it is already being done regularly for Iranian/Persian destination weddings 🇮🇷🤍🇹🇷

Below is a clear, practical explanation so you know exactly what’s possible and how it works.

You can organize a complete Sofreh-e Aghd ceremony in Türkiye that follows Persian wedding traditions, including:

• Traditional Sofreh-e Aghd setup
• Mirror (Ayeneh), candles (Shamdan)
• Holy book (Quran, Hafez, or both)
• Kalleh Ghand (sugar cones) ritual
• Honey ceremony
• Decorative bread, herbs, nuts, fruits
• Flowers, fabric, symbolism items
• Persian music (live or recorded)
• Ceremony flow exactly as in Iran

📍 The ceremony can be held at:

• Luxury hotels
• Palace terraces
• Beachfront venues
• Garden venues
• Cappadocia valley viewpoints
• Private villas

So you have two options:

• Sofreh-e Aghd ceremony is symbolic
• Legal marriage is done in Iran or another country
• Ceremony looks and feels 100% traditional
• No paperwork stress in Türkiye

✔ Most Persian destination weddings choose this option

• Civil marriage at Turkish municipality
• Sofreh-e Aghd ceremony done separately (same or different day)

⚠ Requires paperwork:

• Birth certificates
• Passports & translations
• Certificate of no impediment
• Medical tests
• Translator
• Appointments in advance

✔ Chosen only if legal marriage must be in Türkiye

Wedding planners experienced with Persian weddings in Türkiye can:

✔ Import or locally source Sofreh-e Aghd elements
✔ Design classic or luxury Sofreh styles
✔ Arrange fresh flowers and fabrics
✔ Coordinate table size, seating, and stage
✔ Customize colors (white, gold, blush, ivory, emerald, etc.)

📌 Sofreh-e Aghd décor is custom-built, not generic.

• Ceremony can be led in Farsi
• Explanation can be added in English for international guests
• Persian officiant or master of ceremony can be arranged
• Persian background music or live musicians available

✔ Turkish venues welcome Sofreh-e Aghd ceremonies
✔ Outdoor or indoor setups allowed
✔ Candles usually allowed (sometimes LED required)
✔ Sound systems provided

Item Starting FromSofreh-e Aghd décor €2,000 – €6,000+

Full Persian wedding (per guest) €150 – €300+

Luxury Sofreh & venue styling €7,000 – €12,000+

(Cost depends on city, flowers, size, and luxury level)

✔ Sofreh-e Aghd ceremony is fully possible in Türkiye
✔ Can be symbolic or combined with civil marriage
✔ Traditions, rituals, and décor are respected
✔ Persian-experienced planners handle everything
✔ Very popular in Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum & Cappadocia