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Arrival:
Airport Pick-up with transportation to your hotel /
villa. Meeting with the wedding master at hotel by
appointment for discussion and briefing the commencement
of the ceremonies.
Wedding Day:
The Grand Thai wedding is an amazing spectacle of
colors, sounds and rituals, reflecting the rich Thai
culture. A holy ceremony that has evolved over hundreds
of years. The wedding can be organized at any place you
wish but certain surroundings are more appropriate then
others. Before the actual ceremony are various options
to choose from, like a visit of the temple, an elephant
ride or an island cruise.
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Long Drum Parade |
All musicians, elephant & the couple |
The
ceremony historically begins with the groom leading the
"Long Drum Parade" with around 30 dancers and musicians
across the premises. The groom will perform several
traditional rituals before meeting the bride. She will
be dressed in traditional Thai dress and wait for him in
a secret place. Once the two meet they will receive the
monks blessing.
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Monks blessing |
Water pouring ritual |
After the
blessing the two will move to the beautifully decorated
'Altar', where they kneel together, and a holy string is
draped from one persons head to the other, forming a
circle and connecting the couple. After this ritual all
guest will pour holy water over the couples hands for
good luck. After that will be the signing of the wedding
certificate. The final ritual will be the planting of a
'Love Tree'.
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