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A Buddhist Wedding at an Exotic Resort
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In the Buddhist wedding, three Buddhist monks will be invited for the ceremony. The ceremony begins with prayer. First, the monks chant and then bless the bride and groom by linking their heads with joined loops of Sai Mongkon. Its meaning is that individual identity of the two people may be different but their destinies are linked. The ceremony continues with the lighting of candles and incense by the bride and groom. Further chantings and blessing from the monks are made and special prayers for prosperity and good fortune are recited, followed by the cleansing ritual with light splashes of blessed water being made by the head monk. The happy couple then present an offering of thanks and acknowledgment to the monks (provided by the resort), in the form of gift hampers, food and donations. This ceremony can take place before 11am or any time in the afternoon.
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After the monks have departed, the Bride and Groom will take their seats at the Lot Nam Sang (water blessing seat). Starting with the most senior representative of the wedding party, a floral Lei will be placed around the neck of the Bride & Groom. The Water blessing then commences with each guest showing their respect and offering words of congratulations to the newly wed couple. Each guest in turn will pour blessed water over the hands of the happy couple with the water being collected in a bowl of ornamentally arranged flowers. Wedding vows and rings may be exchanged at this time (if desired). Congratulations.you may kiss the Bride !!!
After the water blessing is complete, the popping of corks will be heard as Sparkling wine is opened and served along with specially-made canapés. If the couple has chosen to complete the legal paperwork, the Amphur will be present and witness the signing.
Following this, if the couple has chosen the photography option, the photographer will take the couple around the resort for photographs. There are several options for the wedding party of what to do after the photographs have completed including a private lunch, a snorkeling trip to one of the local islands on a charter speedboat, massage at the local spa, or free time to relax.
In the evening, there is an option for a celebration dinner for the wedding party including a private barbecue, or specially prepared menu with table settings either in the restaurant, on the beach or in a private, air conditioned banquet room.
The bridal suite can be made up with flowers on the bed, candles, decorations, and Sparkling Wine.
Having a wedding at a resort gives you the freedom to relax and enjoy your time with your loved one, without the stress and hassle of planning a wedding back home. All of the details will be taken care of for you, the setting is gorgeous, and the price can be a fraction of what it would be in your home country.
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