Louise Bell & Mehmet Çolakoğlu: 11th April 2015, Joya Del Mar Boutique Hotel, Aktaş, Marmaris
How We Met: My official story is that I first met Mehmet in Davey Jones bar where he used to work as a Barman back in June 2012. The real story is I added him as a friend on facebook after never meeting him just ‘cos he looked cute. The Venue: Our wedding and reception took place in the idyllic venue of Joya Del Mar Boutique Hotel, located 10 minutes away from Marmaris in Aktaş. We had the ceremony in the picture perfect garden area right on the water’s edge with yachts bobbing around in the background. We found this gorgeous venue when we were having a lazy Sunday riding around on the scooter looking for somewhere to chill. I immediately asked Omer the manager of the hotel way back in July last year if we could get married there and thankfully he agreed. They had not hosted a wedding there before and he has stated since that it will probably not happen again for quite some time. Whether that’s due to bridezilla here is debatable. Anyway, they made the day and night a huge success with their excellent service, attention to detail and the general venue being so fabulous. The Wedding Party: Kelly Thomson – Maid of Honor, Lindsey Eglinton – Bridesmaid, Shaun Leadbitter – Gucci’s Minder and Brides-man, Gucci Prince Michael the 2nd – Page Dog and general entertainment, Serkan Erol – Mehmets Best Man. The Guests: What a diverse crowd! What with my old MyTravel repping friends flying in from the UK, the whole of my UK family and good friends, my Turkey friends and Mehmets parents and friends , we made a right ole rabble. The Reception: The reception was filled with fabulous food, copious amounts of alcohol, tearful and hilarious speeches, a great DJ & Singer (Katie & Selim), and best of all was the company that we shared the wedding and reception with. The Dress: Black and Lilac, a Vera Wang copy made by Berlin Modehaus in Marmaris. I literally took in photo’s of what I wanted and the genius dressmaker there created my dream dress. I am a non traditional kid of gal, so a white dress just was not for me. Dont get me wrong, I bought a white dress to begin with, but ended up taking it back. Photographer: I do not wish to mention the photographer as we were a tad unhappy with the wedding album to say the least... Wedding Planner: That would be me, with a little help from my friends :) Note: This was was taken from an article I wrote for Şamata Magazin with some slight modifications.
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Venue: Golden Rose Make Up, Blue Port Shopping Centre
Reviewed By: Nicky Curtis The Reason: I recently went to my friend’s wedding, and this being a big affair, we wanted to look as glam as possible. Now, any girl out there reading this will know that applying make-up in August heat is not only difficult, but is also downright frustrating, because whatever you apply has a nasty habit of streaking its way down your face, whilst your time-consuming coiffured hair goes on to stick to the foundation you’ve just oh-so-carefully applied to your sweaty forehead. All in all, it’s not a fun experience. So because weddings are big affairs, we decided to treat ourselves and have our make-up done professionally. The Venue: Golden Rose in the Blue Port Shopping Centre, upstairs on the first floor. The first thing that hit me was the air conditioning, so I was immediately put at rest once I realised that I wasn’t going to be battling against my body’s reaction to the intense heat outside. The second thing was the relaxing atmosphere in the store; not at all stuffy or uncomfortable like some beauty outlets have a tendency to be. The staff were warm, friendly, and offered drinks whilst we waited our turn in the make-up chair. The Process: The actual process of having your make-up done is extremely relaxing I found, and I felt the pre-wedding stress ease away. Tip: Think about what you’re going to wear before you go, because that way your make-up can be done to complement the colour of your outfit. My dress was a coral colour, so I had brown eye make-up and coral lips. The lipstick used was beautiful, and I had to buy one, because, well, just because I liked it basically. Foundation is applied with concealer to hide any dark patches, and any wrinkle I thought I had suddenly disappeared. At one stage I wondered whether I was looking in a magic mirror. The Cost: Professional make up application costs 60TL and takes around 40 minutes, during which time you are buffed, preened and made to look like something out of a glossy magazine. When I looked back in the mirror I didn’t recognise myself, and wished I could make myself up to look like that every day. If this is what celebrities have to do however, they must have to get up very early in the morning! The Products: You can of course buy any of the products used during your make over, so simply ask if any of them take your fancy. I found prices to be quite reasonable, with foundation prices ranging from 19.50TL to 34.50TL, which is much cheaper than back in the UK for good quality products. The Verdict: For any celebration event, such as a wedding, big party, birthday, or basically any event where you want to look your shiny best, I would highly recommend booking in at Golden Rose for a professional make-over. It’s nothing short of wondrous what those brushes can do, and with the skill and expertise of staff who are highly trained in their art, the results are stunning. Would I recommend time in the make-up chair? Definitely. If nothing else I felt like a princess in the magic mirror for a few hours! Name: World Bike Girl - AKA Ishbel Taromsari
Age: 34 Nationality: Scottish and Iranian. So Ishbel, can you tell me a little bit about you and you're travels?: I am cycling around the world. I began in July 2014. So far I have pedaled through France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece and now I am in Turkey. I gave up everything to have such freedom so it’s no surprise I chose a goal with no time frame, no route and no plan! The only part that is definite is that I am cycling around the world. I chose not to read books or blogs that have been written by those who have done similar. I want to learn and discover from my own mind, not from other people’s experience before me. About 30 km East of Bursa in Turkey I rescued an injured street dog being attacked by other dogs. I named her Lucy. I built a box for her on my bicycle and cycled 18 stone 200 miles until we got help. Lucy is now in the required quarantine time and shortly I will be flying her to her new family in the UK. Not having a schedule, route and goals allows me to experience whatever I want to each day. At the moment I start each day by feeding street cats at one of Animal Aid’s cat pods in Calis. My home may be a one man tent, my clothes may have holes in them and I only have one pot to cook with but I feel so blessed to be on this trip. How long are you planning on being on the road in Turkey and where have you visited so far?: I have cycled many places in Turkey so far; Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir, Cesme, Marmaris, Koycegiz, Fethiye. I am now in Calis as Vojo’s Beach Hotel gave me and Lucy a room during the bad storms that hit. We are very grateful. Lucy has 31 shot gun pellets in her and when she gets cold and wet the metal inside her cools down causing much pain. I would love to visit Cappadocia but it’s too cold for Lucy. We had a dog cycling trailer delivered which attaches onto my bike so I can now cycle with Lucy in comfort. Depending on weather I’d like to cycle with Lucy to Hatay. What do you miss most about home?: I struggle to answer this as I think it’s awful I can’t decide which one I miss the most – my friends or hot showers!!! What is your favourite thing about travelling through Turkey?: Turkey has spectacular scenery; mountains touching the sea and lakes hidden waiting to be discovered. No weight loss plan will survive in Turkey – the food and the hospitality is just too good. I’ve definitely put on weight since entering Turkey even though I’m cycling. I love the traditional Turkish villages I have cycled through. I have great respect for Turkey. Where's next on your hit list outside of Turkey?: After I deliver Lucy to her happy ever after family in the UK I will continue on my world tour into Iran. **Note: At time of printing Ishbel is currently in Iran and having a great time. In other very sad news, Ishbel’s best friend Lucy the dog unfortunately passed away. Ishbel was absolutely devastated, as were her followers, myself included. To read more about Ishbel's travels you can check out her blog or her facebook page: Website: http://www.worldbikegirl.com/ Facebook: World Bike Girl This interview was taken from a Şamata Plus article that I wrote for them. |
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