

Event Information

Dylan & Aliya's Uzatu Toi Marriage Celebration
Hosted by Aliya's Parents Nurlan and Bibigul
Please reach out with any questions!
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When and Where:
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August 25th (changed from 26th) at 5:30 PM at Aul Resort (map) in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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We recommend the Kazakhstan Hotel. Their Soviet-style rooms are 30% less.
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Aliya's parents have rented yurts (video) for everyone on the 25th and 26th at Aul.
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Fun (optional!) group events from August 22nd-27th:
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22nd evening: welcome dinner at Kok Tobe/Abay (gondola 6 min. walk from Kazakhstan Hotel)
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23rd/ 24th/ 25th morning: breakfast at the Kazakhstan Hotel
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23rd afternoon: bus from Kazakhstan Hotel to falcon show (alternative option for vegans) and Mountain BBQ (30 min. outside of Almaty)
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24th afternoon: bus to lunch at Aliya's parents and bus to banya group spa (25 min. walk home from Kazakhstan Hotel)
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25th afternoon: bus from Kazakhstan Hotel to Aul for marriage celebration! (45 minutes from Almaty). Everyone stays in yurts at Aul Venue (small overflow at nearby hotel).
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26th: breakfast at Aul. By popular demand, everyone stays in Aul yurts a second night.
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27th: breakfast at Aul. Go on your merry way!
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We also have info on activities that some guests have expressed interest in:
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mountain hiking
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Almaty walking tour (and see lots of interesting info about Almaty here)
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camping/glamping
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canyon or lake visit
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petroglyphs
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shopping for Kazakh clothes (optional, just for fun)
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3-day falcon hunting extravaganza
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Kazakh cultural exhibit/museum
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museum of national musical instruments
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Almaty local art/artisan studios tour
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Other: Gifts, Medical, Transportation, and Attire
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We feel like coming is gift enough. We would appreciate small contributions to the wedding cost for Aliya's parents in keeping with Kazakh customs.
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We have a medical doctor who speaks English available for consultation.
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You can find lots of travel and health tips on Google.
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It is important to be careful with bacteria as in any travel to a far-flung country.
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Uber is easy and cheap to use in Almaty.
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People should feel free to wear whatever they want for the wedding, but Kazakhs will dress semi-formal. We can get Kazakh clothes for the wedding on the 24th after the spa, if you want.
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We're so excited you can join us!