Ela & Jonas
22 August · 12 September · 2026
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Ela & Jonas

One wedding, two continents. Here is everything you need to know.

Saturday, 22 August 2026
Zeiskam, Germany
Saturday, 12 September 2026
Istanbul, Turkey
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One wedding, two continents

Ceremony in Germany,
celebration in Turkey.

We are very happy to see you at both, you are welcome to choose what is more convenient. Below you'll find all the practical information for each — schedule, venue, dress code, and more.

Ela and Jonas in the Pfalz countryside
The ceremony

Zeiskam.

Saturday, 22 August 2026 · Südpfalz
Practical information

Garden venue, summer afternoon.

The wedding ceremony, followed by a reception, will start at 4 pm. After the official part, we will round off the evening together.

15:30
Guests arrive
16:00
Ceremony begins
16:45
Reception with finger food and drinks
18:30
Official program over, garden hangout on

Venue

Garden ceremony with indoor arrangements available if needed due to weather.

Location & parking

Kronstraße 39
67378 Zeiskam, Germany

Plenty of street parking in the village around the venue.

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Dress code

Colourful summer chic. Florals, bright colours and light summer looks encouraged. Please avoid white or cream tones and very dark colours.

See some examples →

Children

Children are welcome, but please make sure to keep them quiet during the ceremony. We encourage you to sit close to the exit so you can leave if necessary.

Plus-one

We are very happy to celebrate with your plus-one as well. Please let us know in your RSVP.

Gifts

No specific list. A gift box for cards and envelopes will be available.

After the reception

Official program ends around 18:30, followed by a casual garden hangout over beers for anyone who'd like to stay. Feel free to join for as long as you like.

RSVP

Please respond through the form at the end of this website by 1 July at the latest.

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Ela and Jonas in front of Galata Tower
The celebration

Istanbul.

Saturday, 12 September 2026 · On the Bosphorus
Practical information

A celebration aboard a boat on the Bosphorus.

We board together at Kadıköy harbour. Short ceremony aboard, then finger food, drinks, and a party.

17:15
Arrive at Kadıköy harbour
17:30
Boat leaves
18:00
Ceremony aboard
18:30
Finger food and drinks
19:30
Party on the Bosphorus
22:00
Boat returns

Venue

We celebrate on the boat's outdoor deck, with an indoor setting available should the weather turn rainy.

Location

The boat is called Baba Refik Sezgün 2 Teknesi. It departs from Kadıköy harbour, Istanbul.

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Dress code

Colourful summer chic. Florals, bright colours and light summer looks encouraged. Please avoid white or cream tones and very dark colours.

See some examples →

Children

For safety reasons, this event on the boat is reserved for adults only. Guests aged 14+ are very welcome on board.

Plus-one

We are very happy to celebrate with your plus-one as well. Please let us know in your RSVP.

Gifts

No specific list. A gift box for cards and envelopes will be available.

After the boat

Kadıköy is full of bars and clubs, and we may continue the night there — completely spontaneous and depending on the vibe of the night.

RSVP

Please respond through the form at the end of this website by 1 July at the latest.

Go to the form →

For those who don't know Istanbul

Making the trip easy.

For everyone traveling to celebrate with us, we've tried to make the trip as easy and convenient as possible. We chose Kadıköy as the main base for the wedding weekend, sightseeing, and getting around the city.

We recommend staying in Kadıköy. It's one of Istanbul's most vibrant neighbourhoods, with great cafés, bars, restaurants, and seaside life. Kadıköy is also very well connected — frequent ferries and boats can take you easily to the European side, where many of Istanbul's famous sights are located.

If you stay in Kadıköy, we recommend flying into Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). From there you can take the metro directly to Kadıköy — just ride from the airport station to the final stop.

Sightseeing

Plans for 1, 2, or 3 days

All routes start from Kadıköy.

Get an eSIM for mobile internet, use Google Maps for ferries and public transport, and book tickets for popular sights in advance.

Day 1

The historic peninsula

Ferry across to the European side. Start at the Spice Market, then walk to Beta Han for a tea stop and the Grand Bazaar. Continue to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Take the tram up to the Galata Tower — grab a fish sandwich on the way. Finish the night with drinks in Taksim.

Day 1

The historic peninsula

Ferry across to the European side. Start at the Spice Market, then walk to Beta Han for a tea stop and the Grand Bazaar. Continue to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Take the tram up to the Galata Tower — grab a fish sandwich on the way. Finish the night with drinks in Taksim.

Day 2

Beşiktaş and the Bosphorus

Breakfast on Beşiktaş's famous breakfast street "Çelebioğlu". Walk past the legendary banana milk shop "Kazim Bufe" and head down to the water. Continue along the Bosphorus to the beautiful Ortaköy Mosque. If time allows, head to Dolmabahçe Palace after.

Day 1

The historic peninsula

Ferry across to the European side. Start at the Spice Market, then walk to Beta Han for a tea stop and the Grand Bazaar. Continue to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern. Take the tram up to the Galata Tower — grab a fish sandwich on the way. Finish the night with drinks in Taksim.

Day 2

Beşiktaş and the Bosphorus

Breakfast on Beşiktaş's famous breakfast street "Çelebioğlu". Walk past the legendary banana milk shop "Kazim Bufe" and head down to the water. Continue along the Bosphorus to the beautiful Ortaköy Mosque. If time allows, head to Dolmabahçe Palace after.

Day 3

The Princes' Islands

Morning ferry from Kadıköy to the Princes' Islands. Büyükada is the classic choice — no cars, just bikes and walking paths around the island. Pack a swimsuit if it's warm, grab lunch by the water, and take the ferry back at sunset.

RSVP

Let us know.

Please respond by 1 July 2026.

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