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WEDDING SHOPPING FEST 2028
& Destination Wedding and Wedding Tourism Forum
19–23 April 2028 · Rixos Tersane Istanbul
Under the auspices of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism · Organised by Wedding Hospitality Group · Main Sponsor: Turkish Airlines
Where the World of Destination Weddings Meets
In April 2028, Istanbul — the city where continents meet — becomes the global capital of destination weddings. Wedding Shopping Fest and the Destination Wedding and Wedding Tourism Forum bring together, under one roof, the planners, suppliers, hotels, venues and destinations that shape the international wedding industry.
Hosted at the iconic Rixos Tersane Istanbul, the event connects the countries that generate destination weddings with the destinations and professionals that deliver them — creating a unique platform for discovery, partnership and business growth.
The Event in Numbers
• 55 Countries
• 350 Agencies
• 80 Wedding Planners
• 120 Vendors
• 110 Hotels
• 35 Destinations
Participants will join from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, while close to 50 countries will present themselves as tourism and wedding destinations.
The World's Best Wedding Destinations
Representatives of the world's most sought-after wedding destinations will showcase their locations, venues and experiences:
Istanbul · Bodrum · Antalya · Cappadocia · Lake Como · Tuscany · Santorini · Mallorca · Dubai · Zanzibar · Bali · Maldives
Programme Highlights
Grand Bridal Fashion Show — Opening Day
The event opens with a spectacular bridal runway featuring the world's most renowned designers, unveiling the 2028 and 2029 bridal collections.
Destination Wedding Forums
Keynotes and panels with industry leaders on market trends, emerging destinations and the future of wedding tourism.
B2B Meetings
Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings connecting countries, destinations, planners, tour operators, suppliers, hotels and venues — designed to turn conversations into lasting partnerships.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions focused on planning, production, multicultural weddings and destination marketing.
Themed Evenings on the Bosphorus
Each evening, guests are hosted at exclusive Bosphorus palaces and waterfront mansions (yalı) for themed gala dinners presented by specially invited countries — a different culture, cuisine and experience every night.
Meet the Couples
Couples from around the world who are currently planning their destination wedding are invited to attend. They will meet planners, hotels and venues face to face — giving exhibitors direct access to the end client and couples a curated, inspiring way to plan their celebration.
Who Should Attend
• Destination wedding planners and agencies
• Hotels, resorts and wedding venues
• National and regional tourism boards
• Tour operators and DMCs
• Wedding suppliers: décor, floral, photography, entertainment, fashion, beauty and more
• Couples planning a destination wedding
Why Istanbul
With palaces on the Bosphorus, world-class hospitality and direct flights to more than 120 countries with Turkish Airlines, Istanbul is the natural meeting point for a truly global industry — and a destination wedding icon in its own right.
Wedding Shopping Fest & Destination Wedding and Wedding Tourism Forum
19–23 April 2028 · Rixos Tersane Istanbul · Organised by Wedding Hospitality Group
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