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WEDDING IN PARADISE
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2008 Wedding Package |
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2009 Wedding Package |
 The
white silvery sands, pristine beaches and turquoise crystal clear water of Phi
Phi offer a beautiful setting for your special day and will be memorable
for years to come.
Each
wedding is a unique celebration which we tailor to the couples individual requirements
to include Thai customs. The
essence of a Thai wedding is informality and classic simplicity, Many couples
invite other quest staying at the resort to participate, other host a very private
ceremony. Whatever the style, we work with the bride and groom and families to
make it a relaxing and enjoyable celebration. Even for quests, ties and suit are
not necessary, the emphasis is on smart casual. As
the resort holds only one wedding per week, we require approximate two-three months
advance notice to allow thorough planning, we encourage couples to let us know
of tentative dates as soon as possible, especially during the period November
until March. Although
we do not require a minimum stay, we recommend the wedding couple stay four or
five nights and arrive at least two days prior to the ceremony. This allows time
to rest and relax and to feel comfortable with the resort and the staff before
the big day. Our Master of ceremony will meet and explain step by step the customs
of Thai wedding with a private rehearsal (bride and groom only), the day before  What
you would need to plan
Prior to arrival we
require certifying letters or documents from respective embassy (ies) translated
in Thai indicating the following:
Affirmation
of freedom to marry, your wish to get married in Thailand with personal details
such as your name, address, nationality, place and date of birth, parent's names
and nationality.
Proof
of annulment or Divorce document if married previously A
local government of Krabi province will register the wedding on the island, and
require your passports at that time. The
Wedding day Usually
the wedding events are held open air on the beach towards late afternoon and are
approx. one hour duration, followed by cocktails at the hilltop Sunset Satay
Bar which offers breathtaking view of the setting sun on the Andaman Sea, and
then dinner and dancing later in the evening.
The
events will usually include: Arrival
(Matheng): Approx. 10 min
Traditionally, the
wedding ceremony is held at the bride's residence. On arrival, the groom, his
family and friends are welcomed by the bride's family and present gifts for the
family and spirits, the bride will be waiting in her room. The groom will find
his way blocked by the bridesmaids and relatives asking for a gate fee and questions
about the bride. This will indicate how generous he is and if he's got a good
memory. When finished, the groom will give to each lady an envelope with money. (The
groom, family, Guests, friends and long drums will symbolically walk around the
property and arrive in front of the bungalow, where the groom will be asked the
questions)
The
Ceremony (Teng Ngan): Approx 20 min The
groom will wash his feet before stepping in the house, symbol of washing his old
life away. He and his parents will be allowed to enter the house and will be welcomed
by the bride's parents. They will ask the groom questions such as " why are
you coming here?" " What are you bringing for our daughter?" Then
the groom will open the gifts he carries (Gold, money, Jewellery, rings), if the
parents are satisfied with the gifts, they will ask the bride to come out of her
room and will receive the permission to get married. Family. friends and quest
will wait outside. The master of ceremony will explain the meaning of marriage
to the couple, by showing the following:
| Banana
tree Banana Sugarcane Betel
nut and betel leave Young
coconut Chicken Alcohol | A
growing family Many
Children A
sweet life A
lifetime together Pure,
sweet, honest and faithful love Good
business, good work, and good income A
happy life | Then
the bride's father will officially give away his daughter. Paying
Respect to Buddha (Klab-Phra): Approx 10 min
Thailand and Thais are devout Bhuddist, therefore when the ceremony reach its
end, The couple followed by the parents and master of ceremony will come out of
the house and with all the guest will walk to the spirit house to pay respect
to buddha. the couple will knee in front of the altar, and deposit flowers as
well as light up together the joysticks. The couple will prostrate themselves
3x in front of Buddha to receive his holy blessing. As
this is a solemn part of the ceremony , there are of course some traditions ,
which the bridal couple and their guest must respect . The Bride is recommended
to wear a long dress, as for women , legs and shoulders , have to be covered while
in front of the Buddha image (please avoid miniskirts and “deep” low-necked
dress) and no part of the dress should transparent .
THE
BLESSING CEREMONY (ROT NAM SANG): Approx 20 min After
this session , all the guests bless the couple, on the beach side . Each guest
will queue and will be handed a small recipient with some water to pour over the
hands of the bride and the groom and will wish them in Thai “ Good Luck”!
Registration
CEREMONY : Approx 10 min Signatures
of bridal couple , witnesses , government official. Planting
The Love Tree : Approx 10 Min The
couple then plants a “ love tree “ which will grow and beautiful the
hotel grounds for future generations to come and which you will appreciate when
you return on future vacations. If
you would like to discuss further details regarding a wedding in Paradise , please
contact us by email or fax at the address listed , and we will prepare information
according to your individual requirements.
We
look forward to welcoming you soon.
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