Legal Weddings
Arranging legally recognized marriages in Thailand can be quite an involved process, but entirely possible.
Arranging legally recognized marriages in Thailand can be quite an involved process, but entirely possible.
In a Thai Buddhist wedding, three Buddhist monks will be invited for the ceremony.
The Thailand wedding ceremony begins with prayer. First, the monks chant and then bless the bride and groom by linking their heads with joined loops of Sai Mongkon. Its meaning is that individual identity of the two people but destinies are linked. The ceremony continues with the lighting of candles and incense by the bride and groom. Further chantings and blessing from the monks are made and special prayers for prosperity and good fortune are recited, followed by the cleansing ritual with light splashes of blessed water being made by the head monk.
The happy couple then present an offering of thanks and acknowledgment to the monks (provided by the resort), in the form of gift hampers, food and donations. The Buddhist ceremony takes place on the beach sala overlooking the ocean.
After the monks have departed, the Bride and Groom will take their seats at the Lot Nam Sang (water blessing seat). Starting with the most senior representative of the wedding party, a floral Lei will be placed around the neck of the Bride & Groom. The Water blessing then commences with each guest showing their respect and offering words of congratulations to the newly wed couple. Each guest in turn will pour blessed water over the hands of the happy couple with the water being collected in a bowl of ornamentally arranged flowers. Wedding vows and rings may be exchanged at this time (if desired). Congratulations… you may kiss the Bride !!!
After the water blessing is complete, the popping of corks will be heard as Sparkling wine is opened and served along with specially-made canapés. If the couple has chosen to complete the legal paperwork, the Amphur will be present and witness the signing.
Following this, if the couple has chosen the photography option, the photographer will take the couple around the resort for photographs.
In the evening, there is an option for a celebration dinner for the wedding party including a private barbecue, or specially prepared menu with table settings either in the restaurant, or in our very private, air conditioned Banquet room.
The bridal suite will be made up with flowers on the bed, candles, decorations, and Sparkling Wine.
Having a Thailand wedding at Rocky’s gives you the freedom to relax and enjoy your time with your loved one, without the stress and hassle of planning a wedding back home. Here all the details will be taken care of for you, the setting is gorgeous, and the price is a fraction of what it would be in your home country.
Once you’ve decided on a date and which accommodation you’ll be requiring, you will receive on-going support from our Wedding Coordinator to ensure that your special day unfolds exactly as you have envisaged.
Emails, phone calls and faxes will ensure you can share all the information that we will need to create your dream wedding here in Thailand. Once you’ve arrived on Samui, you will sit down with the Coordinator and fine tune details such as flowers, decorations and additional options you have been considering. We will take you through a ‘walk through’ so you will know what to expect on the big day… this certainly helps ease those nerves.
The Wedding day begins as you would like it to. Perhaps, you and you fiancé will have decided to stay traditional by not seeing each other the night before and morning of the ceremony. Or, you may simply enjoy sharing breakfast together… however you please.
If you decide to get ready in separate rooms, the groom will first be greeted by our flower girls and Drum Parade musicians. He will then be led to the wedding sala where the Pastor or Celebrant will be waiting. The bride will then be escorted down to meet her patiently waiting groom. The wedding ceremony in Thailand begins with the welcome words of the pastor/celebarant, followed by the couple’s vows and rings exchange then the pronouncement of the happy couple, the ceremony will of course be sealed with the famous “You may now kiss the bride.” You are welcome to customize your own wedding ceremony by choosing or even writing your wedding vows.
After the wedding ceremony has completed, the popping of corks will be heard as Sparkling wine is opened and served along with specially-made canapés. If the couple has chosen to complete the legal paperwork, the Amphur will be present and witness the signing.
Following this, if the couple has chosen the photography option, the photographer will take the couple around the resort for photographs.
In the evening, there is an option for a celebration dinner for the wedding party including a private barbecue, or specially prepared menu with table settings either in the restaurant, or in our very private, air conditioned Banquet room. Please see our Samui Wedding Reception page for more details. Samui Wedding Reception
The bridal suite will be made up with flowers on the bed, candles, decoratons, and Sparkling Wine.
Having a wedding at Rocky’s in Thailand gives you the freedom to relax and enjoy your time with your loved one, without the stress and hassle of planning a wedding back home. Here all the details will be taken care of for you, the setting is gorgeous, and the price is a fraction of what it would be in your home country.
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