Madina & Arman's winter wedding

Meet the family

The Zhaksylykovs family

Hosted by Bolat · Astana

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Bolat and his wife Gulmira moved to Astana from Kostanay twenty years ago. Their home is always full of relatives from the village, and Bolat's nephew Arman, who speaks English, helps us welcome guests.

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The family's story

Arman is Bolat's nephew and the first in our family to study abroad. He always said that when he married, he wanted friends from other countries to see a real Kazakh wedding. It is cold in December in Astana, but inside the hall it will be very warm — about 400 guests, a great asaba and a lot of dancing.

Program

1. Saturday, December 19

   Betashar and wedding feast

   1. 15:00Guests gather at the banquet hall
   2. 16:00Betashar: introducing Madina to the Zhaksylykov family
   3. 17:30Wedding feast with beshbarmak
   4. 19:00Toasts, games and live music led by the asaba
   5. 22:30Dancing until late

Traditions at this event

• Betashar
• Shashu
• Toibastar
• National music
• National dances

Practical info

Dress code

Formal. Bring warm outerwear; it can be −25 °C outside

Venue

Banquet hall

Restaurant

Esil Grand Hall

Address

Shared after your booking is confirmed

Cost of one seat at the restaurant

₸25,000

Event size

About 350 people

Invited guests

350

Someone to talk with foreign guests

Yes

Cancellation policy

Strict

50% refund up to 30 days before the event. No refund after that.