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Translators note:
Düğün and nikah are two different things. Nikah is the official ceremony where a representative of the Marriage Office is present. Nikah is more formal, much shorter in time and usually limited in number of people who attend. For this official ceremony there is no dinner and there are no musicians hired but there could be some drinks etc.
Düğün could be the same day or a few days later. Düğün is optional and is to entertain the relatives and friends. Notice that your text only mentiones of Nikah. So there isn't a second ceremony. As you might have already realised the male's side covers most costs during the marriage. Optionally there could be also a short holiday after the ceremony.
" Honey, I'm missing you a lot.
You asked about Turkish traditions. We have many traditions but because your stay here will be for very short time we could marry with a modest ceremony if you agree. But we need to fulfill one tradition. I have to wear a wedding dress and you a suit.
Also it is left on your side to cover the expenses for the wedding and afterwards. (*) The ceremony will be very modest. I don't want it to cost too much for you. I will do my best to keep it that way.
That's my idea. What do you think? It's important for me what you think on this. Do you agree with me?
I love you so much. You are my everything. My only one. "
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