Desi Georgieva from Sofia, Bulgaria, visited Edirne for shopping and fell in love with a local merchant, Uğur Can Ay. They deepened their relationship through social media and eventually decided to meet. Unable to propose in Sofia due to visa issues for his parents, Ay brought Georgieva and her family to Edirne, where they followed traditional Turkish marriage customs. After a romantic proposal on a yacht in the Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus straight, the couple celebrated their wedding. Both families embraced the cross-cultural union, with friends adding a touch of humor with playful gifts for the groom. The bride’s relatives were enchanted by Türkiye’s rich culture.
Mehmet Basmacı