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The days of a traditional wedding in a church seem long gone. Nowadays,
Temple WeddingsA traditional Thai wedding ceremony can be conducted in the presence of monks in the couple’s home. lf monks are involved it is usually an odd number, three, five, seven or a maximum of nine, and always facing west. Led by the senior monk, the ceremony begins with prayers chanted in Pali Sanskrit while the couple kneels with their hands in the traditional Wai position. The senior monk then drapes a thread around the heads of the couple to symbolize their commitment to one another, and splashes them with holy water. Small offerings are presented to the monks, followed by more chanting. Friends and family can then tie a thread around this wrist of the bride and groom and give an envelope containing money for the start of their life together. The ceremony usually lasts for 30 minutes. After the wedding, in order to ensure that the ceremony leads to a lifetime of love, the couple must visit the local temple and make a donation. In return monks will perform a wedding blessing ceremony.Church WeddingsCouples choosing to solemnize their marriage vows in a Christian church have most choice in Bangkok, with Chiang Mai as another option. Couples need to contact the priest directly to discuss what is involved. The Holy Redeemer off Wireless Road in Bangkok is a church that blends Thai temple architecture with Christianity. It is well known for its many and colorful weddings, especially between a bride and groom of different cultures. All Thai parishes in Bangkok send their couples who are preparing for marriage to the Pre-Cana instructions given at Holy Redeemer. Other popular churches in Bangkok include Christ Church on Soi Convent, Bangkok.Hotel WeddingsAlmost all 5-star hotels and resorts in Thailand offer a wedding service. In the northern city of Chiang Fiai couples can experience an authentic Lanna style wedding beside the Kok River at Le Meridien Chiang Mai Resort & Spa. The refinement and beauty of the ceremony creates memories to last a lifetime for the happy couple, family and friends. The Lanna wedding includes a carefully choreographed boat procession for the groom followed by fanfare of local northern Thai music, the intriguing peacock tail dance, and the carrying of khan mark, the gilt trays used to present the wedding rings, gold and gifts for the bride. The cultural discovery continues with a bridal procession and the presentation of cotton threads for the traditional ceremony of tying cotton around each wrist to unite the couple. The wedding ceremony ends with the couple taking a horse and carriage ride to one of Chiang Rai’s most revered and beautiful temples, Wat Phra Kaew. Here, the newlyweds offer alms to monks and seek their blessing, Garden WeddingsMany hotels can arrange garden weddings. The colonial splendor of the Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas, Hua Hin and its beautifully manicured gardens make it the dream location for a wedding or celebration. A popular choice for couples getting married at the Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas, Hua Hin is the authentic Thai wedding ceremony. Presided over by nine monks, the event includes live Khim (traditional Thai musical instrument) during the ceremony, a traditional blessing ceremony.
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anything goes.The most popular in Thailand with visitors are beachfront weddings, and hotel weddings. Expatriates may still opt for a traditional church wedding before a grand reception at a hotel. Whatever you are looking for, getting married in Thailand allows a great deal of choice.
