Thailand
WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
Weddings & Honeymoons
Barefoot beach luxury, blissful mountain retreats and city hideaways are all reasons to 'Thai' the knot
Reasons for romantics • Twinning beach and jungle on a honeymoon provides just the right mixture of relaxation and activity, for shared and memorable experiences.
• Thailand’s spiritual Buddhist culture can give weddings a unique and colourful flavour.
• Reliable weather means wedding photos will come out perfectly.
TOP TIP Get organised! Allocate five to six days prior to the wedding for sorting out legal documentation, and the first stop must be Bangkok for that license!
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• A great choice of romantic retreats including stylish boutique hotels.
• Honeymoon treats like massages and dinners are great value.
Romantic cities Bangkok ~ Golden palaces, rooftop restaurants and unique boutique hotels. Suggest a night cruise up the Chao Phraya River – sparkling city lights and dinner for two.
Ayutthaya ~ dubbed ‘the Venice of the East’ for its many canals.
Sukhothai ~ atmospherically deserted ruins and a slower pace of life.
Chiang Rai ~ Base for the Golden Triangle, try the Four Seasons tented camp.
www.fourseasons.com
Chiang Mai ~ perfect for a cultural
wedding and then a great jumping-off point for honeymoons involving elephant rides and mountain retreats.
Things to suggest Thai the knot ~ A local-style wedding incorporating blessings by Buddhist monks, the release of airborne lanterns or drum processions can be arranged through Anantara resorts
www.anantara.com, Amari resorts
www.weddings-thailand.com and Cape Panwa, Phuket
www.capepanwa.com. Or suggest The Rose Garden
Clockwise from main: Sofitel Centara Hua Hin; Bhundhari, Koh Samui; Paresa Phuket; Santhiya Resort, Koh Phangnan; Siripanna Chiang Mai
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