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Istanbul hosts opulent $3M wedding on Bosphorus for Indonesian billionaires

Bride Adelle Odelia Tanuri and groom Phillip Tjipto sit elegantly on a decorative couch during their wedding in Istanbul, Türkiye. Adelle Odelia Tanuri and Phillip Tjipto pose together at their wedding in Istanbul, Türkiye, October 26, 2024. (Photo via Türkiye Gazetesi)
By Selin Hacialioglu
Oct 29, 2024 10:23 AM

Istanbul’s reputation as a luxury wedding destination was highlighted this weekend with an extravagant event hosted by two prominent Indonesian families.

The lavish wedding on Bosphorus, united Adelle Odelia Tanuri, daughter of Bali United Football Club owner Pieter Tanuri, and Phillip Tjipto, son of Haryanto Tjiptodihardjo, a business mogul with a fortune of approximately $1.2 billion, according to Forbes.

Ornate wedding stage adorned with purple and pink floral arrangements, chandeliers, and elegant decor in Istanbul, Türkiye. wedding on Bosphorus
The beautifully decorated wedding stage with vibrant florals and chandeliers for the Tanuri-Tjipto wedding on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2024. (Photo via Türkiye Gazetesi)

Turkish event company’s meticulous preparation for lavish wedding on Bosphorus

Planning began a year in advance, with no expense spared. Organized by Turkish event companies, the wedding reportedly cost nearly $3 million. The lavish celebration took place at one of Istanbul’s top hotels overlooking the Bosphorus.

Nearly 500 guests from around the world attended, flying in from regions as far as East Asia, Europe and North America. Special touches included floral arrangements featuring burgundy and purple hydrangeas, pink roses and a special wedding area decorated with white roses along the Bosphorus.

String quartet performs by the Bosphorus at the Tanuri-Tjipto wedding ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye. wedding on Bosphorus
Musicians perform at the waterfront ceremony of Adelle Odelia Tanuri and Phillip Tjipto’s wedding on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2024. (Photo via Türkiye Gazetesi)

International performers brought to Türkiye for fancy Istanbul wedding

The wedding featured entertainment and services from various countries, adding to its grandeur:

  • Performers from Italy brought live acts
  • A European photography team captured the event
  • Musicians and staging crew came from England
  • DJs from the Netherlands added a dynamic vibe to the evening

Guests were also treated to covered accommodations and experienced Istanbul’s unique atmosphere, with the wedding ceremony area beautifully adorned and illuminated with “Just Married” displays.

Bosphorus-side venue illuminated with "Just Married" message for Tanuri-Tjipto wedding in Istanbul, Türkiye. wedding on Bosphorus
The exterior of the venue hosting the wedding on Bosphorus, illuminated with “Just Married” in celebration of Adelle Odelia Tanuri and Phillip Tjipto’s wedding in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 26, 2024. (Photo via Türkiye Gazetesi)

Scenic Bosphorus boat tour concludes wedding on Bosphorus

The celebration extended beyond the wedding day with a luxury boat tour along the Bosphorus for all attendees.

This tour offered a memorable experience of Istanbul’s scenic coastline and historical landmarks, rounding off an unforgettable weekend for the guests and reaffirming Istanbul’s position as a sought-after location for elite international events.

Last Updated:  Oct 29, 2024 12:32 PM