Thailand is seen by many as a rowdy party destination for backpackers from all walks of life. And for those who want that, Thailand offers it up with a full silver service, napkins and seconds – that’s for sure.
For those who are looking to get married abroad this reputation can be somewhat off putting if you don’t fancy celebrating your honeymoon at a full moon party stepping over comatose gap year students who’ve indulged in too many booze buckets.The party scene is only a small percentage of Thailand’s offerings. For those looking for a peaceful tranquil ceremony, Thailand certainly does have it all.
A highly popular destination for weddings located on the west coast of Thailand is the beautiful town of Krabi. The resorts catering for the weddings in Krabi offer exclusive private ceremonies surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery on earth. For those who desire a magical, naturally developed surrounding for their wedding Krabi is most certainly a place to consider. The area includes a vast expanse of rainforest and huge limestone cliffs looking over the sparkling clear waters of the Andaman sea. The resorts in this area offer western style and Thai style weddings with the option of a romantic Buddhist blessing as well. Our favorites are Pimalai Resort and Spa, Rayavadee Resort and Spa and Tubkaak Boutique Resort.
The buddhist blessing is a sweet touch for those wanting that little bit extra to mark the occasion. The ceremony generally involves traditional offerings to the buddhist monks (flowers, bowls of rice etc) before you receive blessings from the head monk. This is usually followed by chanting and various gestures representing the union of two people. These can include a lei (flower garland) placed over both of you, a piece of string between you both and the monks and water sprinkled between your hands and into a flower vase. Most places will allow you to choose to have your ceremony at a temple or on the beach depending on your budget. For those who want to bring some depth and spirituality to their service the buddhist blessing can offer that
It may all sound a bit incense and barefeet for those of you sitting reading this from an office or in between washing loads and shopping lists. But you must remember Thailand is a fantasy destination for a wedding. It will look like something from a film, it will be the stuff dreams are made of. And so adding those little extras that take you even further away from reality is a possibility and is most definitely within your reach. Contact us for more options and pricing.