About Us

Wedding and special-day planning in Istanbul since 2012

A team of 14, 38 partner venues and more than 1,450 events delivered.

Hanımeli Organizasyon was founded in Üsküdar in 2012, born from the chaos two friends experienced at their own weddings. Our idea has not changed since: couples should live the day rather than wrestle with its plan. Today our team of 14 manages more than 150 events a year in Istanbul and nearby provinces from start to finish.

How we work

We assign every couple a single lead planner who stays with them from the first meeting to the last day. Your planner manages every supplier on your behalf, including venue, menu, décor, music, photography and transport; you only make the decisions. Because we have our own kitchen and floral design team, we cut intermediary layers and keep pricing transparent.

Our values

  • Transparency: every line in the quote is written down; no surprise extra fees.
  • Tradition and modernity: we bring customs such as henna nights, proposals and engagements together with your family's style in a modern look.
  • On-time delivery: set-up is planned minute by minute against the programme.
  • Measured growth: we take at most two large events on the same day so each couple gets enough time.

Hanımeli in numbers

Since 2012 we have delivered more than 1,450 events, built working arrangements with 38 venues and scored 4.9 out of 5 in our 2025 satisfaction survey. Our team includes planners, a chef and kitchen crew, floral designers, installation crews and client relations specialists.

Our approach to responsibility

To cut food and flower waste we plan portions in our kitchen and deliver surplus food to a partner food bank. For flowers we prefer local and seasonal production, and we suggest donating post-event flowers to hospitals and care homes.

About Us
2012Founded
1.450+Events delivered
38Partner venues
4,9/5Couple satisfaction score (2025)

Why choose us?

One lead planner

The same person stays with you from the first meeting to the last day; one point of contact for every question.

38 partner venues

Garden, seaside, historic mansion and ballroom options; we handle availability and rent negotiation.

Our own kitchen

Our chef prepares the menu; no menu is confirmed without a tasting.

Bespoke décor

Colour palette, table plan and floral design are drawn to your family's taste.

Written contract, clear cancellation terms

Date changes and cancellation terms are in the contract from the start.

Our Planning Team

Gizem Aral

Gizem Aral

Co-founder, Lead Event Planner

Ceren Ulaş

Ceren Ulaş

Décor and Floral Design Director

Murat Kalender

Murat Kalender

Executive Chef

Selen Vardar

Selen Vardar

Client Relations Specialist

Let us reserve your date together

Weekend dates fill up 8–10 months ahead in season. Fill in the form or call us for a free consultation.

WhatsApp +90 216 555 71 20 info@hanimelidugun.com.tr