A Truly Unparalleled Thai Wedding

Thai weddings used to be a complex wedding as it is usually composed of many steps but a unique one for that matter. However, presently Thai weddings have been modified to make it a lot more simple but nevertheless all of the traditions are very well alive and practiced.

Thai weddings usually commence early in the morning. At around 5am, the future couple has to be up this early for they are to give offerings to the monks. Thai monks do their rounds in the morning as soon as they see sunlight on the palms of their hands. These offerings consist of flowers and 3 incense sticks intended for the Buddha, for the words of the Buddha and for the monks. These gifts are exchanged for the couple’s food for the body. This is a strict part of the traditional Thai wedding and should be rigorously practiced. It will be a more enlightening experience if a couple received a blessing from a Buddhist monk. This means that the couple is up for a blessed marriage.

The couple will then proceed to the nearest teak temple to receive a blessing from the temple’s famous head monk. It will be followed by the release of birds, fish or turtles as a sign of merit for the future husband and wife.

The couple will separate for a short while until the wedding proper.The actual ceremony starts when the groom arrives at the place where the wedding is to be held. He is usually accompanied by a joyous parade of family and friends announcing his arrival. The groom has to pass 3 different gates, one is Wood, another is Silver and the last one is Gold. These gates are usually being guarded by the bride’s family and friends. The groom has to convince them that he is worthy for the bride and the guards should consent with this. The groom will be interviewed and if they if they are satisfied with the groom’s answers then he can pass and meet his waiting bride. If one of them does not agree, then the wedding has to be called off. Furthermore, the groom has to give some sort of a dowry to serve as a token for the gatekeepers.

Next is the actual wedding ceremony. The Buddhist priest may or may not be present here as they are already done granting the couple their blessing early that morning. The wedding officiator will then tie the two couples with strings to symbolize union. This part should never be neglected as this tradition has been passed down for generations and is genuinely binding ceremony for Thais. Next, the elders are to give marriage advises to couple. Words of wisdom are usually about how things will be useless without its counterpart and the like. This is a chance for the elders to inspire the couple.

Then the couple proceeds to the fully adorned nuptial bedroom where they are accompanied by the guests. The two will sit on the bed and this will symbolize that the wedding ceremony is completed. The festive feast follows next. Thai truly celebrates their traditional wedding complexly yet so genuinely practiced.

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.