03.08.2026 18:16
At a wedding held for Serhat Avcı, son of businessman Nihat Avcı from the Şeğki (Şeyhanlı) tribe in Van's Çaldıran district, money was thrown into the air, with approximately 20 million TL given to the groom and kilograms of gold presented to the bride.
A legendary wedding was organized for Serhat Avcı, son of businessman Nihat Avcı, who is a member of the Şeğki (Şeyhanlı) tribe. Thousands of people attended the outdoor wedding held in the district for Serhat Avcı, who married Esra Yıldırım, daughter of former Çaldıran Mayor Ferman Yıldırım. In the event, which witnessed a human tide and intense interest, more than half a ton of meat was consumed for the guests.
MONEY COUNTING MACHINE SET UP, MONEY CARRIED IN A SUITCASE
A record was broken at the wedding ceremony where money flew in the air and was literally scattered during the henna night. In an unprecedented jewelry ceremony in the region, approximately 20 million TL in cash was presented to the groom, and kilograms of gold to the bride. The money, counted for minutes by the wedding hosts with a money counting machine set up in the wedding area, was filled into a suitcase to be carried.
"THOUSANDS OF GUESTS CAME TOGETHER FOR THE CEREMONY"
Thousands of guests from Van and various provinces of Turkey attended the magnificent wedding ceremony, where local artists performed, witnessing the couple's happy day. In the event, which featured colorful scenes, the guests danced halay for hours, sharing in the joy.
THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM THE AVCI FAMILY AND THE YOUNG COUPLE
Following the wedding ceremony, the groom's father Nihat Avcı and the couple Esra and Serhat Avcı, who united their lives, thanked all the guests who did not leave them alone on their happy day. Businessman Nihat Avcı said, "I wholeheartedly thank all our friends, relatives, district residents, and esteemed guests who did not leave us alone on this special and happy day, coming from Van and all over Turkey to share our excitement. I wish the young couple a lifetime of happiness."
The newlywed couple Esra and Serhat Avcı expressed their feelings with these words:
"We extend our endless thanks to all our elders, friends, and families who prepared us for this beautiful day, who were with us on the most meaningful day of our lives and crowned our happiness with their prayers and presence."