My husband and I had our wedding at Rocky's Resort on 2nd January 2010. It is THE most magical place we have ever stayed. The staff are exceptional. Rio Rose, the wedding co-ordinator, took care of everything. Initially we were very nervous booking the entire wedding over the internet via e-mails. There was no need to be, Rio kept us up-to-date on all of the the arrangements - we knew we were in good hands. When we arrived at the airport, we were picked up by Rocky's porter and transferred in a beautiful air-conditioned mini bus and given cold mint towels to refresh after our flight and cold bottles of water. Once we arrived at Rocky's, we were greeted with more cold towels and fruit cocktails – with the heat this was really appreciated! Rio showed us around the resort and gave us our itinerary for the week. She talked us through our legal documents - she had arranged for us to meet her representative in Bangkok a few weeks prior to the wedding and we then went off travelling while the representative had the documents processed and translated.
We met with the DJ, Registrar, Celebrant and Priest over the next few days. Rio arranged for my dress to be pressed in time for the big day. She really thought of absolutely everything! On the morning of the wedding, we and our close family members headed off to Nathon, the main town, and were married in the gorgeous little Catholic Church. We were then taken back to Rockys in the fancy jeep and had lunch. Then the fun began, the beach blessing was scheduled for 4.30pm and we had 41 guests attending! The hairdresser attended to my hair and my bridesmaid's hair. We were thrilled, she did exactly as we wanted, we just showed her pictures and she worked her magic! The beach ceremony began at 5pm - the tide was high that day after the full moon so it was better to wait for the extra half hour. It was absolutely everything we could have imagined and more. Then we had superb canapes and sparkling wine. The beach was decorated beautifully and the food and the flowers were amazing! The photographer was very good - we were given a photo album and a CD of all 300 of our photos. We chose to eat in the banquet room despite deciding on a beach BBQ whilst still in Ireland. The staff and DJ recommended this and we are so glad we took their advice - the air conditioning was very welcoming given the immense heat! DJ Blair was super and managed to please everyone - all age groups. Poon and Oop were fantastic too and even joined in with the dancing and fireworks.
We would definitely recommend Rocky's Resort if you are getting married – or if you are visiting the area for holidays, it is indeed a very nice resort, the staff are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble and the food is lovely too. The rooms are amazing - just absolutely gorgeous. Quite a few of our guests were travelling around Thailand for a month or so and each and every one of them loved Rocky's and were quick to point out that it was the nicest hotel they had stayed in. It is a short 5 minute taxi ride from the main Lamai beach centre.
We stayed in Thailand for our honeymoon too - I would highly recommend Koh Lanta and Phi Phi Island. Both Islands are a lot quieter than Koh Samui. Stay clear of Patong in Phuket - full of sleazy bars, MacDonalds and Starbucks - awful!
We are returning to Khao Lak for our first anniversary and would love to go to stay in Rocky's - perhaps next Summer.
If you want any more details just e-mail me jennie.breen@hotmail.com
Jennie & Rob Bray
Jennie & Robert Bray
<rob.bray@hotmail.com>
Dublin, IE Ireland March 20, 2010
We have spent a fantastic week in Rocky's Resort. Rooms are beautiful and very well decorated. The food is incredible. The staff is sooo nice ! We went there with our 6 month baby and they were so kind with her ! It was perfect !
STABILE
<lea.stabile@gmail.com>
Wuhan, CHINA February 25, 2010
Well, what can i say to sum up the Rockys resort wedding experience. Absolutely Awesome still Dosnt cover it!!! The attention to detail on our special day is what really topped off our beautiful wedding. We can highly recommend Rockys resort for any one thinking of getting married overseas. And Rio (wedding co-ordinator) is just the best to deal with. We would like to thank Rio and Rockys so much for the best day of our lives.
thanks again Adam & Krystal
Krystal & Adam Burnett
<adam.krystal17@bigpond.com>
Melbourne, Vi Australia February 14, 2010
Thanks for your email. We really enjoyed our stay with you and hope to be able to come again ! Thanks again for all your kindness. Your staff is really nice and it\\\'s a pleasure to stay at your hotel.
Kind regards,
Carole
Carole Martin
<carole_oz@yahoo.fr>
Cheseaux-Noréaz, Switzerland February 13, 2010
We stayed with many family and friends at Rocky's in mid December 2009.We were there to celebrate my son's wedding and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The staff were all so supportive and friendly.The wedding was amazing..one that we will always remember.Thanks Rock'ys on such a superb resort and to all who venture to Thaland for a wedding and family destination,you cannot go past this wonderful and exotic place.
Michael McMahon
<mgm@catholiccemeteries.org.au>
Sydney, NS Australia February 12, 2010
