According to tradition, the religious wedding ceremony is often held at home. Monks are brought to the bride's house where the ceremony takes place and the bride and groom kneel on the floor in front of the monks.

The traditional wedding ceremonies include the following, which are incorporated into all wedding packages:

Hae Khann Maak

On the morning of the wedding, guests and friends meet at the groom's house (your hotel room) carrying artistically arranged trays of fruits and delicacies. They then proceed to the bride's house with dancing and long drums to signify their joyful agreement to the union. Traditionally, the crowd escorting the groom prevents the groom  from enter ing the bride's house, until  he has paid a suitable amount of money. At our hotels, our staff act as the family and join the parade around the hotel grounds.

Blessing

A blessing by local monks where the couple are joined over their shoulders by a thread which originates at a statue of The Buddha, then passes through the hands of all the monks. The bride and groom light a candle and 3 incense sticks together - one for Lord Buddha, one for his teachings, and one for the monks. The monks conduct the blessing with chanting and prayers, which lasts about 45 minutes. At some of the hotels, this is conducted in a nearby temple.

Pook Meu

An individual blessing called Pook Meu by the most respected or senior guest, where the kneeling couple rest their arms on large pillows and have their wrists tied with white cotton thread symbolizing happiness, prosperity and healthy children. This ritual involves family members and close friends only. For guests who do not bring family, several members of the hotel staff  are present to offer best wishes.

Rod Nam Sang

A communal blessing by all present called Rod Nam Sang, with the seated garlanded couple linked by a thread wound around their heads with their hands in front as if in prayer. Guests, starting with the most senior, pour lustral water from a conch shell (Sang) over their outstretched hands. The water runs into beautiful silver bowls filled with fragrant blossoms and lotus petals. This is generally considered to be the most beautiful and moving part of a Thai wedding.