Frequently Asked Questions

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any other questions or need clarification! You can text Anna or Johan or email us at Anna.and.johan.2025@gmail.com

The boat will leave the dock (Bostanci port) at 6:10 pm (also known as 18:10). Please don't be late! This is a private island, so there is not a way to get there by public transport.

Yes! If you have any concerns about mobility, please let us know. The venue will make accommodations.

The boat will leave the dock (Bostanci port) at 6:10 pm (also known as 18:10). Please don’t be late! This is a private island, so there is not a way to get there by public transport.

Yes! If you have any concerns about mobility, please let us know. The venue will make accommodations.

The boat will leave from the Bostancı port. There are several ways to get to Bostancı.

  • Taxi: likely the easiest and most straight forward, but please take into account that Istanbul traffic can take up a lot of time!
  • Metro: the Marmaray is a train line that runs through a tunnel across the Bosphorus
    • The B1 Gebze line goes from the European side through the Asian side and stops directly at Bostancı.
    • A copy of the below map can be found under “Johanna’s Guide to Istanbul”
  • Public ferry:
    • Many lines run to Bostancı through the IDO (pronounced EE-doh) ferry system:
    • Again, the below map can also be found in our guide tab

While we love children, our event is intended for adult guests only. We hope you understand and are still able to join us!

Yes! At the reception, you will be able to choose your entree from an array of meals. If you have further concerns, there is a space on the RSVP to note a restriction which we would be happy to communicate to the venue.

The venue is outdoors, with the possibility to put a roof up in the event of bad weather. If you add your WhatsApp number to the RSVP, we will also text out with weather update so we can help everyone be prepared!

As far as typical weather, generally in May in Istanbul, daytime temperatures run from 18°C to 25°C (64°F to 77°F)and nighttime temperatures run from 12°C and 16°C (54°F to 61°F).

We would love for you to join us in formal wear, however feel free to come as you are comfortable!