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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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