2009

Hi Carole, Just wanted to thank you, Anne and Sara so very much for a perfect wedding. Although the weather was against us, it all turned out perfectly in the end. Everyone keeps saying that it worked out better at the hotel, it was beautifully decorated and the food was fantastic. We couldn't thank you enough for what you did for us, even though we were very behind schedule you still managed to get everything done for us which we really appreciate. The wedding album, photo disc and video are al wonderful. Me and Lee nearly decided to postpone our wedding until next year, all considered. But we are so pleased we decided to get married on our chosen day. I can't help but look at all our photos every day, they are lovely and I can't stop thinking about our wedding. It was truly spectacular and very special indeed. It was so difficult coming back home to the UK after such a lovely time, coming back to reality ;-( but hey you get used to it sooner than you think. Keep doing what you're doing because you do a fantastic job! Thanks again for our perfect day and memories we will cherish and love forever, Lots of love Kirsty and Lee xxx 12th September

Hi Carole and Ann Just thought I would send an email to you now we are back and settled into married life, just to say thank-you for arranging such an amazing wedding day. We had a wonderful day and everyone that attended (and people that have seen the pics) have said what a unique and gorgeous wedding it was. The day we arrived back in the UK we found out we were expecting a baby Eastman. So that came as abit of a shock...a honeymoon baby....well almost, thats what we told our Grandparents anyway!! Anyway thanks again. Leanne and Robin 3th September

Hi Carole, just a quick email to say thank you once again for your efforts in organising our wedding. It was a fabulous occasion and was thoroughly enjoyed by both myself and Arlene and all of our guests. We would have no problem recommending your services (and have already done so). Many thanks agin to you and all your staff. kind regards Mark & Arlene 9th June

First of all can we say a very big THANK YOU to Carole and Sarah for arranging our wedding for 10.8.09. we had been invited to Turkey with friends for a holiday in 2008 and we fell in love with the place, and decided we would love to get married there. When we arrived back home we got on the internet and choose Carole and booked our wedding for 10.8.09. The only communication we had was via the internet with e-mails, which was no problem at all, our questions were answered within 24 hours and our minds were always at ease. After a few days of arriving in Turkey a chauffeur came to collect us for the day to arrange all of the necessary paperwork. We meet Carole and Sarah in a lovely baker’s where we choose the cake and the colours for the decorations to go on the boat. Well the big day arrived and all of our 52 guests were collected from the apartments and driven to the boat, the captain of the boat came to get me and my son who was giving me away. I arrived on the boat with my bridesmaid to Take That “this could be the greatest day of our lives”, it was breath-taking. We set sail for about half a hour where we anchored so that the ceremony could take place. Once we were Mr and Mrs we left the boat to have a photo’s taken on the beach with the most fantastic setting of the sun going down. Once back on the boat we had glasses of wine, our guest kept say “I feel like a millionaire” we all had the most lovely food that was prepared for us. We had speeches and cut the cake which was lovely, then we all danced the night away. Our guest were all collected from the boat and taken back, and the captain then took us back. We have to say that “this was the greatest day of our lives” in more ways than one! After a few days had gone past Carole contacted us to bring the photo’s to our apartment, and wow! They had done an album and they were fabulous she also left us a whole cd full of the wedding and dvd, which we love to play to anyone that visits us. We have another wedding to go to August 2010 our friends loved ours so much that they have booked theirs, which we feel very honoured . We would also like to thank the crew on the boat, who were just amazing, thank you. Penny and Mark 10th August

Thanks for a fantastic evening, we enjoyed every minute, except waiting to hear the words "I Do" Booking with Carole took the stress out of the organising and allowed us to enjoy the majority of our holiday in Turkey, with minimum disruption. We were going to organise each element ourselves with the help of some friends. On seeing Carole's price list and package options we decided to let Carole take over. The full package was good value for money. The variety of food and drink was great. Everyone commented positively on the choices. Carole and her crew were very friendly and the boat was fully decorated, with a combination of decorations supplied in the package, as well as the placing of our favours, place names and table plan. They took everything we required onto the boat for us and nothing was a problem for them. The photographer was very prompt in creating the album and the DVD with each photo on was a fantastic part of the package. We played this at our reception when we arrived back in the UK. Due to only being in Turkey for 1 day after the wedding, we did not have time to have the marriage registered with the British Consulate, however Carole has offered to meet with us and arrange this in our next visit to Turkey, which won't be very long off. We would like to thank Carole and all her staff who helped to create the most memorable evening and have already recommended them to friends." Heather and John 25th August

Determined to get married abroad, we scoured the world for a venue and organiser. We discovered Olu Deniz and soon after, widespread praise for the weddings of Carole. Looking back on our wedding we can only add to those endorsements. The ceremony was nothing short of spectacluar and the Weddings Turkey team were great from our first meeting to the end of our holiday. We arrived in Olu Deniz the weekend before and soon met up with Carole to organise the details for the day. It was quickly apparent that we could shape every aspect of this wedding to our own tastes (literally, when we got to choose the cake!). From what we'd read we weren't looking forward to our trip to Antalya for the legal stuff but it was fine; nothing worse than a day of necessary formality with Anne's experience and cunning speeding things along where possible. It was a long day but Anne was great company throughout and it was a nice opportunity to chat and learn about the country. The venue was prepared beautifully with the Blue Lagoon providing an epic backdrop to a quick and simple ceremony followed by champagne and photographs. Everyone commented on the quality of the food, and the reception and party afterwards were just what we hoped for. In fact, we were just getting started when the bus returned us all to the hotel, so we headed into town in our wedding outfits, triggering applause from the bars as we passed. When your wedding begins as the sun sets, it only seems right that you continue until sunrise! We knew Olu Deniz would be beautiful, that's easy to see, but it also turned out to be a perfect location that catered for all our guests; from seasoned travellers to young kids. The food is good, the people are friendly and the atmosphere is fun, but you're not far from adventure in any direction should you seek it. And it's a good job - we expected 20 guests, we got almost 50! Maybe sending that iconic photo of Olu Deniz out with our invites had something to do with that...? On the group photo from the day, every single one of our fifty guests has a genuine smile on their face. It wasn't just a special day for us, it was a great day for everyone who attended too. Thanks, Kev and Charlotte October 9th 2009

Hi Carole, Myself and Scott would like to take this opportunity to thank you both and all your excellent staff for making our wedding day extra special, and one of the greatest days of our lives. We couldn't believe how easy and smoothly everything ran, from the day of booking right through to the wedding day, nothing ever seemed like too much trouble. The beach venue and decorations were perfect and the food and service was superb. The quality of everything was of such a high standard and worked out at great value for money with no hidden costs. Also the hundreds of photos and the DVD were just amazing and we could not believe that we were presented with a large, beautifully designed album containing 15 of the best photos of our day and the disc of photos and the DVD the day after the wedding with full copyright, something that could never have been done in England. (We have actually had an extra album done at home that we had to wait 3 months for). All our guests said how beautiful and perfect the whole day was and have said they will definitely recommend you and the resort to all their family and friends and would love to visit again. Since being home another couple who came to our wedding have got engaged and decided on getting married abroad, and my parents are planning on renewing their vows with yourselves in the next couple of years. Well I think I have mentioned a little of everything even though I could say so much more, but as a last word I would like to say again a huge thank you to Carole for everything and also Ann (our driver and translator) who is an asset to you and really made us feel welcome and at ease on the trip to Antalya to sign the paperwork and was great at answering all our questions. Love and best wishes and hope to meet again. Samantha & Scott Cundy 8th September scott.cundy@sky.com

Dear CAROLE Enjoying married life back home in England after our amazing wedding in the sun of turkey aboard your yacht in fetihye. It was the best day of our life’s from start to finish we were well looked after from when we were picked up from the hotel and driven to our dissention with friends and family, including my disable father who had all the support he needed. The was beautifully decorated no expense was spared colours matched to what the wedding guests and ourselves were wearing. Food was excellent seeming for everyone. the dvd and wedding photos at the end of the wedding were first class and we would advise anyone to arrange their happy day with carole. Money well spent and we would go through everything again if we had our way. We going back to turkey in June 2010 for 3 weeks because we love the people and the country so much it’s the best time that we have ever spent anywhere during our time together. It was just very magical and unforgettable and we are looking for would to spending our first wedding anniversary this with friends and family from home and people we have met in turkey. Many thanks Andrea and Gordon 4TH June

Hi Carole ' From the minute we found the website for Carole's weddings, we knew if was right. The pictures looked amazing, the setting fantastic and it was one of the few places we'd found where we could actually get married ON the beach. We read a few other testimonials before making the first contact and they were all glowing reports so we knew we were onto a good thing! From the minute we made contact with Carole, everything was taken care of, even though we only gave her a couple of months to organise it! Even the ribbons around the chairs were perfectly coordinated to the sample we sent. The paperwork on arrival and the whole day itself went without a hitch. The setting was everything we'd hoped for, picturesque, idyllic, beautiful and the sunset just topped it off. The food was delicious and plentiful and all the staff extremely helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again!!! Hope that helps and please don't choose dodgy pictures!!! he he. Take care Karen and Adam 28th August

We decided to get married on your yacht in turkey because we liked the fact it was a bit different and our own private venue. Initially I was a bit worried about booking over the internet but after speaking to Carole on the phone felt alot less apprehensive as she answered every question with complete knowledge. I was worried slightly as we had 50 guest with 8 kids however there was a kids table with a chaperone specifically for them which was fantastic as the adults were able to enjoy their meal. The boat was decorated in our chosen colours of silver and white and looked absolutely stunning. The ceremony was short and very relaxed which was exactly what we wanted. I was worried about the quality of the food as it was a bbq reception obviously cooked on the boat but it was fabulous and we all went back for more!! The wedding was planned with military precision and I would advise anyone to give Carole your basic requirements and then just let her do the rest not to worry she'll sort any problem or query you have. We kept the venue of our wedding (a yacht) from our guests and Carole helped us keep it a surprise for them. The only complaint I would have about our wedding was that it went to fast and I would like to do it all again. Every one of our guests said that it was one of the best if not the best wedding they’d ever been to. We went for the full package and there is no way we could have afforded the same wedding in the UK. We also hired the belly dancer which was worth every penny as it got everyone up dancing and provided lots of laughs. The photos are beautiful and the DVD fantastic Karen and Chris lewis 18TH JUNE

We had an amazing day. From the very beginning of booking the wedding Carole was very organised and helped us with every aspect of the wedding. The boat looked beautiful on the day and all our guests commented on what a lovely wedding it was. It really was everything we ever wanted and more. The perfect wedding in the perfect location. Thanks, Claire and Dan 25th May

Hi Carole, Married life is very good thanking you although it isn't too much different to before except we now have a baby on the way! We had the most amazing wedding day and our guests still talk about how lovely it was. When we first decided to get married abroad we had trouble deciding where to do it and what to do as we wanted something different, meanwhile my mum was spending a week in Olu Deniz and I got a very excited phone call from her saying she had seen a wedding on a yacht and had recorded it for me to watch when she got home and had leaflets from you too! As soon as we saw the video it looked amazing and just the sort of thing we would love to do and got straight onto your website and contacted you to get booked up! Right from the start all arrangements seemed very simple and you answered any questions I had and nothing seemed too much trouble, nobody could believe how relaxed we were in the run-up to the wedding because we knew all the main stuff was being organised by you so we could just enjoy the build up to our big day! Once in Turkey you went through everything with us and it was lovely making arrangements at the harbour side in the early evening sun over a refreshing drink next to the Carole Ann knowing we were going to be getting married on there the following week. You gave us a phone so we could contact you at any time too which I really liked. Choosing the cake, flowers and going through our songs etc was so relaxed it didn’t really feel like we were making the final arrangements for our big day...isn’t that supposed to be stressful?! On the day me my mum and bridesmaids were picked up from our hotels and taken to the salon where Kathy and the girls really looked after us. We all had a real pampering day and again I felt more relaxed than I ever thought possible! Once back at the hotel we got ready and were picked up by the driver. Pulling up on the harbour side with our song playing and our closest family and friends...and of course Gareth all looking down from the yacht was just amazing and from that moment on we had the most wonderful time and the wedding was so much more than we ever imagined, we even had dolphins by the side of the boat when the photos were being taken. The sunset was just beautiful and has made for the best wedding pictures that we or any of our friends and family has ever seen. Everything from start to finish was just perfect and whenever we watch the video we feel we are back there which is so lovely. The pictures though do not capture the unique and wonderful atmosphere of the day but do show just how romantic it was. Thank you for everything; it really is a day we will always look back on with very fond memories.s Fiona and Gareth Torbay 16th June