Zhanna & Timur's wedding
Alatau Hall, Almaty Apr 10, 2027
Meet the family
The Nurlanovs family
Hosted by Aizhan · Almaty
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We are a big family living at the foot of the Zailiysky Alatau. Aizhan teaches English at a school, her husband Nurlan is an engineer, and three generations share our home. We love long evenings over tea and sharing the stories of our grandparents.
Message the hostThe family's story
Timur is Aizhan's younger brother. The whole family is excited to welcome Zhanna, and the grandmothers have been rehearsing the Betashar verses for weeks.
Program
Saturday, April 10
Betashar and wedding feast
- 16:00Betashar ceremony
- 17:30Wedding feast
- 20:00Toasts, games and dancing
Traditions at this event
- Betashar
- Shashu
- Toibastar
- National music
- National dances
About this tradition
Үйлену той / Келін түсіру, Беташар
The wedding toi (also called kelin tusiru, "bringing in the bride") is when the bride is welcomed into the groom's family. Its heart is Betashar, "opening the face", a poetic introduction of the new daughter-in-law to her husband's relatives.
Read more about Wedding toi with Betashar →What's included
- A seat at the table
- Full menu
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Only a certain part of the event
- An English-speaking family member at your table
Not included
- Accommodation
- Transport
Practical info
- Dress code
- Formal
- Venue
- Banquet hall
- Restaurant
- Alatau Hall
- Address
- Shared after your booking is confirmed
- Cost of one seat at the restaurant
- ₸30,000
- Event size
- 150–300 people
- Invited guests
- 220
- Someone to talk with foreign guests
- Yes
Cancellation policy
Strict
50% refund up to 30 days before the event. No refund after that.
This celebration is full
You won't be charged until the family approves your request.