Thailand is a beautiful country with incredible culture, scenery and people. Although gay wedding ceremonies in Thailand cannot yet take place legally, they could still be a special way to celebrate your love as a couple in a stunning setting. Since gay marriage was legalized in the UK many couples have legally married in Britain then followed the event with a beautiful ceremony in Thailand. This means double the celebration, double the fun and double the enjoyment! It might even be worth considering a ceremony in Thailand as part of your honeymoon – spiritually securing your union on a tropical beach.

Here are some different wedding ideas to get your planning juices flowing!

Flower garland exchange

In a traditional Thai ceremony the two people getting married exchange flower garlands as an expression of their love. The garlands are beautiful and when exchanged and placed around the neck, create a truly unique wedding picture.

Thai buddhist temple

A peaceful and relaxing ceremony which can involve a visit to a traditional buddhist temple for a blessing. You can light incense and candles whilst receiving your blessing and enjoy the unique and historic surroundings of Thailand’s rich buddhist culture.

Thai dance show

A fun and visually stunning way to enhance your wedding is by including a Thai dance show during the proceedings. With colourful sashes and glittering headdresses you’ll have no doubt you’re in the land of the exotic when you enjoy this wonderful tradition taking place on your special day.

Get the beach involved

You must consider getting the beach involved at some point if you’ve come all the way to Thailand to get married! The coastal scenery is absolutely stunning and there are plenty of ways you can include it in your ceremony. Some companies offer ceremonies on the actual beach which could mean you’ve the chance to tie the knot with the sand between your toes! Some Resorts actually have a private beach which means you’ll not have to worry about anything other than each other during the event. You could also have a candlelit meal on the beach after the ceremony if you wanted to, or simply enjoy wedding photography with the sun, sea and sand in the background.

There are plenty of great options available for you, all you need now is the help of a fantastic wedding planner!