How much does a wedding cost in Thailand?

Probably one of the most frequently asked questions we get from couples in love: How much does a wedding cost in Thailand?

We hope this short article will give you an idea of the budget you need to plan for a symbolic wedding ceremony in Thailand. Let's take a romantic beach wedding as an example.

First, a few words about what makes up the budget for a special event. We won't take into account the airfare to Thailand and hotel accommodations; that's a topic for another article.

So,  The cost of wedding ceremonies in Thailand includes:

• Beach rental for a wedding ceremony

• Ceremony decoration.

A floral arch used in wedding ceremony decorations in Thailand

It may include a silk tent or a floral arch with arrangements decorating the entrance to the arch/tent. Tropical flowers grown in Thailand are used for the arrangement. In some cases, flowers are imported to Thailand from neighboring countries, such as large roses of certain colors, calla lilies, and peonies. Therefore, if you desire a floral arrangement using flowers not native to Thailand, a small surcharge may apply to the standard package. Design examples>>>

• Bouquet for the bride and boutonniere for the groom.  Examples of wedding bouquets>>>

• Unofficial wedding certificate.

It can be framed or unframed. It's always worth checking this.

• A bottle of sparkling wine for the first toast as spouses and decorated glasses.

• Transfer for a couple: hotel – venue – hotel.

You may be offered either a sedan or a minivan, it all depends on the location.

• Sand ceremony/launching a lantern of happiness/planting a tree of love.

The presence of a particular wedding ritual depends on the venue and wedding package. For example, in the Koh Chang National Park, releasing lanterns of happiness is prohibited, so couples are offered a sand ceremony.

• Master of Ceremonies

When booking a wedding ceremony in Thailand with a professional wedding or event agency, you will always be offered a Russian-speaking officiant. If necessary, the wedding ceremony can be conducted entirely in English, French, German, or Hebrew.

• Wedding coordinator

The package also always includes bottled water, wet and dry wipes.

A similar wedding package will cost you from 25,000 baht in Pattaya and Phuket, from 25,000 baht on Koh Chang, and from 22,000 baht on Koh Samui. Weddings in regions of Thailand such as Krabi Province, Koh Mak, and Koh Phangan will cost more, as the necessary infrastructure for weddings is less developed in these areas.

To preserve the memory of such an important event, it is worth considering the services of a professional photographer. Wedding photo session Taking into account professional photo processing, it will cost you from 2,500 to 7,000 baht per hour, depending on the region of Thailand and the photographer you choose.

It's no secret that every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day, so as an additional service you can order stylist services, who will complete your wedding look with hair and makeup. A Russian-speaking professional will cost between 3,000 and 4,500 baht.

Releasing tropical butterflies

An additional item in your budget may be wedding dinner On the beach. Traditionally, it includes seafood, rice, assorted tropical fruits, and chilled wine. You can always discuss the menu in advance and order both traditional Thai and European dishes. A wedding dinner for a couple, including table decorations, costs between 3,000 and 5,000 baht. For dessert, we always suggest our couples order wedding cake, which will be decorated by our confectioners in the style you prefer. The sweet component of your wedding celebration will cost you from 1,500 baht/kg.

Elephant riding at a wedding ceremony in Thailand

It's impossible not to mention the animation portion of a wedding ceremony in Thailand. You can book a DJ starting from 10,000 baht. fire show – from 8500 baht, firework – from 5000 baht, releasing tropical butterflies – from 3000 baht, performance of Thai artists – from 7,500 baht and musicians – from 4,000 baht. Especially popular among couples. elephant riding during the wedding ceremony - from 18,000 baht.

If your wedding budget is limited, don't worry. Wedding agencies can always offer you a "lightweight" wedding ceremony option or suggest you consider their current options. special offersTaking our wedding agency, Romantic Weddings & Events Co Ltd, as an example, our team is always ready to develop a customized wedding package for the couple based on their stated budget.

We hope this information is helpful and will help you determine your wedding budget. For more information on planning your own wedding in Thailand, check out our article on this topic. How to Organize a Wedding in Thailand

If you have any questions, please contact us in any way convenient for you. Our contact information and feedback form are in the section. "Contacts".

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