Ceremony begins with 9 monks chanting prayers to bless the couple as they are joined in holy matrimony. The couple will then offer food and traditional accessories to the 9 monks to thank them for blessing their union.

The Groom and his family and entourage prepare to descend on the bride’s house. The groom will ride atop an elephant while family and friends form a procession, singing and marching to the bride’s house.

On arrival, the groom gains entry to the bride’s house by passing through gold and silver chains that block his path into the house. His family makes a show of bargaining for his entrance with token gifts of silver and gold and other precious gifts.

On striking a deal and gaining entrance, elders and relatives proceed the groom into the house, bearing dowry of gold, silver, money, betel nuts, white linen, fruits and sweetmeats, each signifying specifics that will help their couple have a happy and fruitful marriage.

“Lang Nam Sang” is the heart of the wedding ceremony, where the bride and groom say their prayers together as a married couple for the first time. A white chord with loops at both ends is placed over their heads to signify the joining of two people. An older couple anoints their foreheads with scented balm. Then the newlyweds receive blessings and words of wisdom from elders, relatives and friends who come to pour holy water on their hands and to give their blessing on the union.
 

Thai Wedding Ceremony Package
 

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