Wedding in Thailand

In the southeast of Asia there is a state that is incredibly popular among Russian tourists. This is Thailand. Local beaches, luxurious royal palaces, Buddhist temples and ruins of ancient temples will give you inexpressible sensations!

The capital of the country is the city of Bangkok. Here skyscrapers rise and life is constantly boiling. It is also home to the famous temples of Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho. In relative proximity to Bangkok is the popular and crowded city of Pattaya, as well as the well-known Hua Hin.

Wedding in Thailand — the best ideas

A large percentage of tourists visiting Thailand come here with one goal — to celebrate their wedding brightly and beautifully. And this country can really give such a holiday. We have prepared some original ideas for the first celebration of a young family:

• The most popular option among Russian tourists is a beach ceremony, usually followed by a professional photo shoot, a delicious dinner for two and a night in a bungalow;
• In addition, you can organize a lavish ceremony in a Buddhist temple. This will help you experience the multifaceted culture of Thailand and learn about their wedding traditions;
• in this country popular wedding trips on yachts in the pirate style, where instead of champagne is offered rum, and the marriage vows are written on a piece of paper, corked in a bottle and set adrift on the waves.

Of course, these are not all the ways to celebrate a wedding in Thailand. Here it is possible to celebrate any taste and color, the main thing is to decide what exactly you want. To organize the holiday did not deprive you of energy and nerves — we recommend contacting our marriage agency. Specialists will help with the preparation of the wedding and take care of all the legal hassles.

Northern Thailand

This region is still not very popular among tourists. It is practically undeveloped, but it is no less interesting. It is in Northern Thailand that the civilization of this country was born. Here are located the most significant shrines — temples Doi Suter Shrine, Pra Satang Man, monastery Wat Chiang Man and more than 300 different objects of value to Buddhists. Here you can have a quiet and secluded wedding ceremony.

Temple of Truth

This structure is located in Pattaya. This temple has been under construction for 32 years. But even though the building is not finished yet, it already attracts many tourists who admire its carved patterns and wooden towers. At the foot of the mountain on which the temple is located, there is a cafe where you can have a good rest and dinner.

Grand Palace

Despite its name — it is not a single palace, but a whole complex, which in the past was used for the residence of the royal dynasty. The construction of this architectural ensemble began as early as 1782. Since then, it has been constantly expanding. Nowadays the kings do not live here anymore, but you can visit these places and have a wedding photo session against the background of the majestic buildings of the XVIII century. In addition, you should definitely see the temple of Emerald Buddha, located here.

Interesting places to get married in Thailand

1. Phangan Island

This island is located in the Gulf of Thailand and belongs to the Thai province of Surat Thani. It is famous for its monthly Full Moon Party, held on the island’s Haad Rin beach during the full moon. Combining a wedding celebration with it is a fairly affordable idea, but suitable for young couples only. You’ll have a chance to have fun and get to know the traditions and culture of the local youth.

2. Raleigh Beach

This place is suitable for lovers of outdoor activities. Raleigh Beach has many places where you can go rock climbing and diving. If you and your wedding guests love such activities, this place will be a good fit for the celebration. In addition, there are comfortable hotels and restaurants where you can relax after an active pastime in the fresh air.

3. Sukhothai

This historic architectural monument, which is an entire city, is located in Northern Thailand just 12 kilometers from the present-day city of Sukhothai. Sukhothai was founded in 1238 and was originally a Khmer settlement. Its name translated means «dawn of happiness». Today, it is a large historical park that serves as a popular spot for photo shoots and excursions.

Thai Wedding Traditions

Today, Thailand has formed and well-established wedding traditions that are a mixture of various religious rituals and ceremonies, such as:

• To propose to his beloved, the groom must give her a gold ring and Sin-Sot, which is a ransom of money or expensive items;
• Thai brides may have about 10 wedding dresses, which she changes into during the wedding. Black dresses are strictly forbidden, as this color can attract bad luck to the house of the young;
• during the wedding celebration it is customary to collect a special goblet in which bags of cereals and legumes are put. This is a symbol of happiness and prosperity of the young family;
• the bride and groom are seated opposite each other, hands are tied with a flower wreath and water is poured on them, while expressing wishes of good luck and eternal love.

Thailand is a welcoming country populated by friendly people with a simple attitude to life.

If you decide to celebrate your wedding here, you can be sure that everything will go as planned. There are many options for wedding tours, for every taste, color and purse. Modern tourists also benefit from the fact that marriage agencies take all legal issues and paperwork on themselves, completely freeing the young couple from unpleasant trips to the authorities.