Babylon Restaurant & Lounge

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

🌹 Agenda

💃 6:00pm - Grand bridesmaids and groomsmen entrance.👰‍♀️ 6:05pm - Grand Bride and Groom entrance.💍 6:10pm - Americanized Turkish marriage ceremony.👩‍❤️‍👨 6:40pm - Bride and Groom slow dance.💰 6:45pm - Gold and money ceremony.🪩 7:30pm - Reception officially starts.🍽️ 8:00pm - Dinner.🥂 8:15pm - Toast and Speeches.🍰 9:00pm - Cake cutting.💐 10:30pm - Bouquet toss.❤️‍🔥 10:45pm - Last dance.🚪 11:00pm - Closing.

🍴Menu

Appetizers✶ Baba Ghanouj✶ Beef Grape Leaves✶ Beet Dip✶ Hummus✶ Muhammara✶ Tzatziki✶ Pita Bread Entrée✶ Chicken &amp; Lamb Kebab⠀⤷ Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers, &amp; Onions Sides✶ Cheese Borak✶ Jasmine Rice Pilaf✶ Tabbouleh Dessert✶ Wedding Cake⠀⠀⤷ Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Filling⠀⠀⤷Whipped Cream Frosting Beverages✶ Alcohol at the Bar (Payment Required)✶ Soft Drinks✶ Coffee✶ Tea✶ Water

Wedding Details

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We’re celebrating on August 8, 2026 in sunny Jacksonville, so think polished but relaxed. Suggested attire: cocktail dresses, sundress-and-jacket combos, linen or lightweight suits, or dress pants with a blazer. Please embrace spring/summer florals and warm yellows to complement our bohemian‑floral vibe. Comfortable shoes are encouraged, there may be grass and lots of dancing, so wedges or dressy flats work well. Gentlemen, lightweight fabrics and breathable shoes are recommended. If you’re unsure, err slightly dressier than casual. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Dress Code

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Muge Batir CoskunNezahat BatirTolga BatirHilal BatirTogan BatirFrancis (Murat) BoyerEmre ErekinCagla Erekin(8 seats)

Table 1

Ismail Bilmez Can Cakar Gokem Karaca Metin Bilmez Mert Kekec Arin Cakar Mustafa Celen (7 seats)

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Sanem Seher CosgunSandra JohnsonMelisa OzdemirLeyla BatirEla BatirEda BatirSu Selin CelenAamena Ahmed(8 seats)

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Iyarie (Gigi) EguigureLauren GledhillGabe HannaLindsey KurtiakJamie LyMaya RodriguezSofia RodriguezGracie SmithKiersten Taylor(9 seats)

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Michael BoylesDavid JohnsonRozy ParletteWyatt ParletteWendy PoagMichael RussoKhia ThomasTopaz Thomas(8 seats)

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Cevat Akoglan Nurten Akoglan Eyup Bilgin Osman Bilgin Saban Bilgin Sema Bilgin Sevinc Bilgin Zulfiye Bilgin (8 seats)

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Devrim Bilmez Fatos Bilmez Erkan Cakar Meryem Cakar Cigdem Hizal Melisa Hizal Goker Karaca Valentina Karaca (8 seats)

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Mehmet ApalanSelma ApalanCemile CelenSabiha CelenElif CoskunHaluk CoskunIrem CoskunMert Burak Coskun(8 seats)

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Abdi AyarArzu SimsekMehmet KaraSevgi KaraMelih KaradenizAlpay KekecMelis KekecNihal Kekec(8 seats)

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Deniz BilginEmine BilginKaan BilginLatif BilginOsman Latif BilginOzan BilginSude BilginArzu Kacmaz(8 seats)

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Demir BilginElla BilginEnsar BilginSinem BilginTarik BilginTugce BilginBert RogersTulin Rogers(8 seats)

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Asiye KelesIsrafil KelesNeda KirogluOktay KirogluOnur KirogluAhmet Turan SanalBerfim Cakin SanalFikret Tuci(8 seats)

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Vildan CetinAsli IbaAdem KoseNisa KoseNurdan KoseSevda KelesYaren KizirmakBerfin Yavuzkilic(8 seats)

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Bati ApalanEren ApalanAlex CelenBerkan CelenBirkan CelenDogukan CelenGurkan CelenHeylee Celen(8 seats)

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James BattehAli BuyuksahinAsya DurakTugra DurakMohamed ElhassanPiper GreenRoland ShecutBuket Yesilova(8 seats)

Registry

Q + A

September 7, 2024 was the day they first met, after a little encouragement from family and friends. It was a rainy afternoon, and they met at Starbucks near Baymeadows Road.

First meeting

A couple of months later, their paths crossed again in an unexpected way. Tanem had become friends with Hasan’s cousin’s wife, who was planning a birthday dinner for her husband on June 29, 2025. They all met that evening in Jacksonville Beach, Florida for a simple birthday dinner, then spent time walking along the beach and taking pictures together.

A couple of months later

Their official connection started during Tanem’s sister’s birthday on July 8, 2025, where Tanem’s mother planned a bowling night and invited a large group of family and friends. They ended up bowling together, and the night continued back at Tanem’s mother’s house, where everyone gathered for more quality time together. From that night on, they officially started talking regularly and slowly began going out together.

Official

On October 12, 2025, Tanem was overwhelmed with a major assignment for her Doctor of Education program when Hasan kept encouraging her to go out. Though she was stressed and reluctant at first, she eventually agreed and changed into a simple dress. The car ride began tense, but she slowly calmed down as he drove her to Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Along the way, he stopped to pick a flower for her, which she tucked into her hair. When they arrived, they took pictures by the sunset before walking down to the beach. As the evening grew quiet and dark, Hasan nervously began to speak, and Tanem realized what was happening. With her encouragement, he continued, got down on one knee, and asked her to marry him.

The proposal

Our Story

Engagement Photos

Photos

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Muge Batir Coskun Nezahat Batir Togan Batir Tamika Batir Tolga Batir Hilal Batir Cagla Erekin Emre Erekin

Ismail Bilmez Gökem Karaca Uğurcan Karadeniz Melih Karadeniz Mustafa Celen Ali Terzi Can Cakar Harry Doyle

Sanem Seher Cosgun Leyla Batir Ela Batir Eda Batir Su Selin Celen Sandra Johnson Melisa Ozdemir Lara Ozdemir

Bati ApalanEren ApalanDogukan CelenBerkan CelenAlex CelenBirkan CelenHeylee CelenGurkan CelenAyhan Karadeniz

Aamena Ahmed Sofia Rodriguez Maya Rodriguez Lindsey Kurtiak Kiersten Taylor Jamie Ly Lauren Gledhill Iyarie (Gigi) Eguigure

Rozy Parlette Wyatt Parlette Michael Russo Stella Maria Tran Wendy Poag Khia Thomas Topaz Thomas David Johnson Michael Boyles

Fatos Bilmez Metin Bilmez Devrim Bilmez Goker Karaca Valentina Karaca Erkan Cakar Meryem Cakar Arin Cakar Cemile Celen

Haluk Coskun Irem Coskun Elif Coskun Mert Coskun Israfil Keles Asiye Keles Adem Keles Nurdan Keles Sevda Keles

Eyup Bilgin Zulfiye Bilgin Ensar Bilgin Tugce Bilgin Latif Bilgin Deniz Bilgin Ozan Bilgin Kaan Bilgin Sude Bilgin

Alpay KekecNihal KekecMelis KekecMert KekecKutay OktemBegum OktemKamuran TatliYasemin ErsanAylin Ozdemir

Saban BilginSevinc BilginNurten AkoglanCevat AkoglanMehmet ApalanSelma ApalanSabiha CelenFrancis (Murat) Boyer

Mustafa Hizal Cigdem Hizal Melisa Hizal Oktay Kiroglu Neda Kiroglu Onur Kiroglu Mehmet Kara Sevgi Kara

Yuksel Ayar Abdi Ayar Arzu Simsek Arzu Kacmaz Lutfi Kacmaz Ahmet Turan Sanal Berfim Cakin Sanal Fikret Tuci

Sheliah Brown Jennifer Tuthill Ernest Tuthill James Batteh Buket Yesilova Ismail Hakki Ozcan Ali Buyuksahin Tugra Durak Asya Durak

Tarik Bilgin Sinem Bilgin Ella Bilgin Demir Bilgin Bert Rogers Tulin Rogers Burak Ozturk Tijen Ozturk

Things to Do

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville - Town Center by IHG

Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center is located in Jacksonville, within 10 miles of EverBank Field and 10 miles of Fort Caroline National Memorial. Featuring a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Guests at Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide advice at the reception. Jacksonville Beach Golf Club is 10 miles from Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center, while Timucuan Ecological Historical Preserve is 10 miles from the property. Jacksonville International Airport is 21 miles away.

Tru By Hilton Jacksonville St Johns Town Center

Located in Jacksonville, 7.1 miles from EverBank Field, Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Jacksonville Deerwood Park provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Veterans Memorial Wall is 7.5 miles from Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Jacksonville Deerwood Park, while EverBank Stadium is 7.7 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is 20 miles from the property.

Tanem & Hasan

Tanem & Hasan

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