Wedding Customs (Düğün Gelenekleri)
Turkish weddings are large, festive celebrations that can last multiple days. Traditional weddings include henna night (kına gecesi), flag ceremony (bayrak), gold gifting, and elaborate dancing and music.
Usage contextfamily
Do
- Give gold coins or money as wedding gift (traditionally in red envelope)
- Pin money/gold on bride and groom during ceremony if invited
- Dance and celebrate enthusiastically
- Dress formally and elegantly
- Attend henna night if invited (usually women only)
- Congratulate family saying 'Allah bir yastıkta kocatsın'
Don't
- Don't wear white (only bride wears white)
- Don't give household items as gifts (cash/gold preferred)
- Don't leave too early - it's seen as rude
- Don't refuse to dance if invited
- Don't get more drunk than the hosts
- Don't upstage the bride and groom