ISSA Resort is the new benchmark for luxury in Romania, continuing the story of the place you may know as Biniște și Cai. Just 300 metres from Salina Turda, the 5-star resort opened in 2025 and is an impressive visual destination and a major attraction. Denisa and Tudor’s wedding was the perfect chance to enjoy this huge estate of more than 70 hectares, where good taste shows at every step. In such a spacious, beautifully landscaped place, I loved capturing their moments of happiness, which fitted wonderfully with the dreamy landscape in the heart of Transylvania.
ISSA Resort Turda – wedding photographer
ISSA Resort: 5-star luxury close to Cluj
For a couple who want a wedding that feels like abroad but close to home, ISSA is the ideal venue. It is just 30 minutes from Cluj-Napoca and very close to the airport, which matters a lot for guests coming from far away.
As a wedding photographer, I was impressed by the attention to detail: from the 75 high-tech rooms (where the couple got ready in beautiful light) to the outdoor pool that looks straight out of a travel magazine. Everything here is designed to be digital and modern, exactly to the taste of today’s young couples.
Venue – ISSA RESORT TURDA
Wedding photography with horses and unique shows
The highlight at ISSA, and what I loved capturing most, is the connection with horses through ISSA Equines. It is not just a riding centre: there is an ultra-modern indoor arena built right into the hotel.
We used it for a different kind of wedding photography, with the nobility of the horses and their spectacular arena. If you want truly special moments, you can even have an equestrian show with music and lights during the event: a backdrop that looks incredible in a wedding album.
Save the date photo shoot
Charm Grand Ballroom: a grand wedding with hundreds of guests
If you are planning a big wedding, their Charm Grand Ballroom is impressive. It can host up to 800 people and has a huge smart chandelier that dominates the space. Although the venue is vast, the minimalist design keeps everything warm and welcoming. For me, large spaces mean freedom of movement and the chance to capture wide, spectacular angles that show the scale of your event.
The wedding party
From the ISSA vibe straight to the shore of Lake Como
After enjoying everything ISSA has to offer, we decided Denisa and Tudor’s story deserved a matching contrast. We swapped ISSA’s setting for the historic charm of Italy: a lovely transition from the equestrian atmosphere to a boat trip on Lake Como. See the rest of our adventure here:
Lake Como wedding photographer | Bellagio, Villa Olmo and Villa Carlotta
Villa Balbiano – Lake Como | After-wedding photo shoot
Villa Melzi | Couple photo shoot – Lake Como
Looking for a wedding photographer for ISSA Resort?
If you are planning a 5-star event and want images that reflect the venue’s elegance and modern style, I am here to help. I know the property and all its beautiful angles well, from the light at the edge of the pool to the spectacular setting of the riding arena. I would love to turn your wedding into an unforgettable story. See my wedding photography in Cluj-Napoca or let’s talk about your plans.
