Getting Married in the Land of Smiles: Thailand
Known for being a friendly and hospitable country, Thailand is also known as one of the best wedding destinations. Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, in terms of tourism, Thailand has a lot to offer. Thailand is a popular place in holding wedding ceremonies because of exotic environments and they could hold lavish receptions at luxury accommodations. Thais are usually practicing Buddhism and has a large Muslim population as well but wedding organizers can provide Christian, non-secular or Buddhist-style weddings.
Traditional Thai wedding is still being held in some parts of the country. In a traditional Thai wedding, the groom makes a long procession from his house with the groom’s friends and relatives to the brides’ house while dancing and playing music. The groom, upon reaching the house of the bride is expected to give a gift of money before he can be welcomed in the place. Engagement for Thai wedding is also done in the morning of the wedding unlike in the Western culture where engagement can take several months or even years before the wedding takes place. The engagement for Thai wedding is called Tong Mun and this is the time where the groom gives a gift of gold to his bride-to-be. Gold necklace, gold ring and gold bracelet is given by a man to a woman in a traditional Thai wedding.
Thailand also has huge Buddhist statues and glittering temples if you want a Buddhist style wedding. There are so many world-class hotels, resorts or locations that could be a good wedding venue for you. Thailand offers some unique elements to combine to your wedding that would make it much more memorable. You may try to have the wedding in a secluded beach with romantic sunrise or sunset and even try a romantic waterfall setting. The most unique experience that you can plan on your Thailand wedding is to be wed on while riding on top of an elephants back.
Try to visit Phuket, the largest island in Thailand. It is the most romantic part of Thailand. The island is covered with forested hills, cliffs and beaches which could be your choice for a wedding venue. In Trang, Thailand, an underwater wedding ceremony is held over three days around Valentines Day. The couples who are dressed in suit and traditional wedding dress are submerged 12m (40Ft) beneath the surface wearing their scuba equipment to perform the ceremony. The beauty of the beach and the forest as well as the crystal clear water and most especially the underwater ceremony will definitely make your wedding very memorable and unique.
So many resorts offer wedding packages and wedding assistance in Thailand. The first thing that we have to do to have a successful wedding it to make sure that the ceremony is legal. You must make sure that all legal documents and paperwork are accomplished. After that you may now carefully plan your Thailand wedding and make sure that you will have your dream wedding. This is one chapter in your life that will be worth remembering.