The Ciragan Palace Kempinski on the Bosphorus.

We decided to build the large stage and marriage ceremony gazebo on an platform above the Bosphorus, both to win more space, and to make it appear as if they were floating on the water.

The couple asked me to create whimsical images of Istanbul for their save the date and invitation.

The seating plan was actually very complicated: the terrace is very narrow, so I designed false floor levels that covered half the staircase to allow more space and to help guests seated further out feel closer to the bar and dance floor.

Tablecloths had metal coin trims to evoke traditional belly-dancer costumes.

These became very popular later, but we custom-designed these cages for our candelabras and accessorised them with orchids.

The huge 4m chandelier served as a magical focal point for the bar and dance floor.