Damla Sönmez marries longtime partner İlkay Akıncı in private wedding ceremony
Damla Sönmez begins a new chapter with a private wedding.
Turkish actress Damla Sönmez is celebrating a major milestone in her personal life as she prepares to marry her longtime partner, talent manager İlkay Akıncı, in an intimate wedding ceremony after keeping their relationship largely out of the public eye for nearly three years.
According to reports from Turkish entertainment media, including journalist Birsen Altuntaş, the couple officially ties the knot on July 12 in Beykoz, on Istanbul’s Asian side. Rather than organizing a lavish celebrity wedding, Sönmez and Akıncı have reportedly chosen a private celebration attended only by their closest family members and friends.
The couple has chosen to hold an intimate ceremony with close family and friends.
Turkish media reports that the couple has intentionally planned a small gathering, expecting around 30 guests to attend.
Unlike many high-profile celebrity weddings that attract significant media attention, Damla Sönmez and İlkay Akıncı have opted for a low-key event reflecting the private nature of their relationship.
The guest list is said to consist primarily of close relatives and longtime friends, keeping the focus on the couple rather than a large public celebration.
Sönmez is expected to wear two different wedding dresses during the celebrations, along with a separate specially designed outfit for the post-wedding gathering.
Although the ceremony itself will be modest, Turkish media report that Sönmez has carefully prepared for the occasion.
The actress is expected to wear two different wedding dresses during the celebrations, along with a separate specially designed outfit for the post-wedding gathering.
No official photographs or details of the designs have been released before the ceremony, adding to the anticipation among fans.
Honeymoon postponed because of work
Despite beginning married life, the couple will reportedly not be leaving immediately for their honeymoon.
According to Turkish media, Damla Sönmez has postponed the trip because of her busy filming schedule.
The actress is currently balancing work on two major productions simultaneously.
She continues filming the second season of Çırak, produced for Tabii, while also working on Kayıp Zaman, one of HBO Max Türkiye’s upcoming original dramas.
Her demanding production schedule reportedly made it impossible to take an extended break immediately after the wedding, leading the couple to postpone their honeymoon until filming commitments are completed.
They have kept their relationship away from the spotlight. away from the spotlight
Damla Sönmez and İlkay Akıncı have been together for approximately three years, but they have rarely discussed their relationship publicly.
Unlike many celebrity couples who frequently share their private lives on social media, the pair have largely stayed away from public attention, making only occasional appearances together.
Their decision to keep the relationship private has earned respect from many fans, who have praised the couple for separating their personal lives from the entertainment spotlight.
One of Türkiye’s most respected actresses
Damla Sönmez is widely regarded as one of Türkiye’s most accomplished actresses, known for balancing mainstream productions with critically acclaimed independent projects.
Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous successful television series and films, including Güllerin Savaşı, Çukur, Aziz, Saygı, Alev Alev, and Bornova Bornova, earning praise for her versatility and emotionally layered performances.
Most recently, she has remained busy with digital productions, continuing to expand her career through both Tabii and HBO Max Türkiye projects.
As she begins this new chapter with İlkay Akıncı, the actress does so while continuing one of the busiest periods of her professional career, balancing marriage with multiple high-profile productions. Her decision to celebrate the occasion privately reflects the same understated approach that has defined much of her personal life despite years in the public eye.
