BE OUR GUEST AT A TRADITIONAL WEDDING IN KAZAKHSTAN

IRINA &​ ALEX​ANDRE

Save The Date

JULY 4th 2026

Our Story​

After a quiet and joyful celebration in France—surrounded by our closest friends and family—we sealed our love in an intimate moment that felt deeply to us.

But in Kazakh tradition, a wedding is never only one day… and never only one place. Across the wide steppe, under an endless sky, another celebration is waiting for us.

A celebration where family is vast, where elders bless the union, and where the shanyrak — the symbol of home and continuity — is passed on to a new generation.


Our Kazakh family, big, warm, and deeply connected to tradition, couldn’t be with us in France.
So now, it’s our turn to travel.


We are heading to Kazakhstan to celebrate a traditional Kazakh wedding:

to hear the bata spoken by our elders,
to gather around a generous dastarkhan,
to be surrounded by relatives near and far,
and to honour customs that have lived for centuries.
This is where two families meet — French and Kazakh.
And two histories unite into one shared future.

Before heading to Aktobe we would love to meet you in Almaty and explore around

Let’s meet in Almaty a week before the wedding to explore Kazakhstan together. From Charyn Canyon to Kolsay Lakes and the Almaty mountains, we’ll share the beauty of the country before heading to Aktobe together.

Meet in Almaty

June 27-28
Welcome dinner & city exploration

Visit Charyn Canyon

June 29
Explore the stunning canyon formations

Explore Kolsay Lakes or experience scythian nomad SPA

June 30- July 1.
Stay in Yurts, horseback riding in the mountains.

Day hike in Almaty mountains


July 2.
Explore beautiful alpine scenery. For those of you with kids, we can explore mountains by cable car and get to 3200 m and meet the bravest. ones there.

Travel to Aktobe

July 3.
Take a plane to Aktobe. 2,5 hours from Almaty.

Event Informations​

Accommodation​

The wedding venue is 20 min away from the city of Aktobe. We can help you to book hotels; please contact Irina for assistance. ​

Do I need a visa to tavel to Kazakhstan? ​

You can verify your country’s visa requirements here.

What to Wear​

Black-tie Optional.

Celebration​

As this is the traditional Kazakh celebration, expect a lot of food, singing and dancing. You might be asked to prepare a little toast. Be yourself and have fun 🙂

Parking Area​ or Shuttle bus from Hotels

We will add more information soon

Food & Drinks​

Traditional Kazakh food includes a lot of dairy products and different types of meats. If you are vegetarian or gluten intolerant​, please let us know in RVSP form.

When & Where

We love to see you soon​

The Reception

Saturday, July 4, 2026
18:00

7 Ukrainka, Solnechnyi Baza Otdykha, Aktobe, – 030000, Kazakhstan

The Ceremony

Saturday, July 4, 2026
19:00

7 Ukrainka, Solnechnyi Baza Otdykha, Aktobe – 030000, Kazakhstan

The Party​

Saturday, July 4, 2026
18:00 – ongoing

7 Ukrainka, Solnechnyi Baza Otdykha, Aktobe – 030000, Kazakhstan