Love is in the air for the world's tallest man on his wedding day

Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs.

Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records.

On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife:

He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me.  Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls.  My dream is to be married." 

In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.

Yesterday, he tied the knot in his native Turkey.

Sultan met his wife through a mutual friend, after she travelled from her home of Hasaki, in Syria, to his village Dede köy in Turkey.
 They only begun dating two months ago, but say they knew immediately that they wanted to be together.

Sultan says: “When I looked into her eyes, I knew it was love”.

Merve says: “At first everyone around me told me not to marry him because of his height, but I fell in love with his heart, not his height. His height doesn't bother me at all.”

The couple, who are Muslim, enjoyed a full wedding party with over 1,500 guests, including a representative from Guinness World Records and local dignitaries. 

After the wedding the happy couple headed back to their specially made home in Dede köy, where they say they hope soon to have two children “god willing.”

I fell in love with his heart, not his height. His height doesn't bother me at all.

Merve Dibo

The world's tallest man has fulfilled his life-long dream of finding love and getting married. Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs. Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records. On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife: He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.
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He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world. 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As the world’s tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen despaired of finding a soulmate who would prove a perfect fit.
So the gentle giant says it’s nothing short of a miracle that he has met his love match in Merve Dibo.
And despite a height difference of 2ft 7in, Mr Kosen, 30, celebrated the biggest day of his life yesterday – tying the knot with his 20-year-old bride in his native Turkey.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477855/Nice-day-height-wedding-Worlds-tallest-man-finds-love-woman-2ft-7in-shorter-him.html#ixzz2mV07ytKc
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As the world’s tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen despaired of finding a soulmate who would prove a perfect fit.
So the gentle giant says it’s nothing short of a miracle that he has met his love match in Merve Dibo.
And despite a height difference of 2ft 7in, Mr Kosen, 30, celebrated the biggest day of his life yesterday – tying the knot with his 20-year-old bride in his native Turkey.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2477855/Nice-day-height-wedding-Worlds-tallest-man-finds-love-woman-2ft-7in-shorter-him.html#ixzz2mV07ytKc
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It may sound clichéd but the world’s tallest man is on cloud nine after meeting the woman of dreams.
Sultan Kosen, who stands at 2.52m (8ft 3in) tall, had given up on finding love as women were put off by his stature – until he met Merve Dibo.
The couple wed in Turkey today – and even though farmer Mr Kosen, 30, towers over Ms Dibo, who stands at 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall, the couple couldn’t be happier, he said.
‘Now I will have my own family and private life,’ he told reporters.
Recalling his long search for love and happiness, he added: ‘How unfortunate I could not find a suitable girl of my own size. But in my fiancee I’ve found the person for me.’
Now his dream of finding love has come true, he hopes to find a car big enough for his huge frame so his bride can travel by his side.
It may sound clichéd but the world’s tallest man is on cloud nine after meeting the woman of dreams.
Sultan Kosen, who stands at 2.52m (8ft 3in) tall, had given up on finding love as women were put off by his stature – until he met Merve Dibo.
The couple wed in Turkey today – and even though farmer Mr Kosen, 30, towers over Ms Dibo, who stands at 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall, the couple couldn’t be happier, he said.
‘Now I will have my own family and private life,’ he told reporters.
Recalling his long search for love and happiness, he added: ‘How unfortunate I could not find a suitable girl of my own size. But in my fiancee I’ve found the person for me.’
Now his dream of finding love has come true, he hopes to find a car big enough for his huge frame so his bride can travel by his side.
It may sound clichéd but the world’s tallest man is on cloud nine after meeting the woman of dreams.
Sultan Kosen, who stands at 2.52m (8ft 3in) tall, had given up on finding love as women were put off by his stature – until he met Merve Dibo.
The couple wed in Turkey today – and even though farmer Mr Kosen, 30, towers over Ms Dibo, who stands at 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall, the couple couldn’t be happier, he said.
‘Now I will have my own family and private life,’ he told reporters.
Recalling his long search for love and happiness, he added: ‘How unfortunate I could not find a suitable girl of my own size. But in my fiancee I’ve found the person for me.’
Now his dream of finding love has come true, he hopes to find a car big enough for his huge frame so his bride can travel by his side.

Home Kenya World Politics Opinion Business The Counties Lifestyle TV & Radio ICC Kenya@50 PDS Your are here » Home » Europe Love is in the air for the world's tallest man on his wedding day Updated Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 at 21:06 GMT +3 0 inShare wedding day The world's tallest man has fulfilled his life-long dream of finding love and getting married. Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs. Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records. On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife: He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.
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Home Kenya World Politics Opinion Business The Counties Lifestyle TV & Radio ICC Kenya@50 PDS Your are here » Home » Europe Love is in the air for the world's tallest man on his wedding day Updated Tuesday, December 3rd 2013 at 21:06 GMT +3 0 inShare wedding day The world's tallest man has fulfilled his life-long dream of finding love and getting married. Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs. Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records. On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife: He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000099324&story_title=love-is-in-the-air-for-the-world-s-tallest-man-on-his-wedding-day

The world's tallest man has fulfilled his life-long dream of finding love and getting married. Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs. Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records. On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife: He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000099324&story_title=love-is-in-the-air-for-the-world-s-tallest-man-on-his-wedding-day

The world's tallest man has fulfilled his life-long dream of finding love and getting married. Sultan Kosen, 30, who stands at 8ft 3in, towers over his new bride, 21 year-old Merve Dibo who measures 5 foot 9inchs. Sultan rose to fame in 2009 when he was named the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records. On his first visit to London in September 2009 he said that he hoped his newfound fame would change his life, and help him find a wife: He said: “It’s really difficult to find a girlfriend. They are usually scared of me. Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls. My dream is to be married." In the two years that followed Sultan’s life did change as he received free life-saving surgery to stop his growth, as well as specially tailored clothing and the opportunity to travel the world.
Read more at: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000099324&story_title=love-is-in-the-air-for-the-world-s-tallest-man-on-his-wedding-day