A wedding is one of the most important moments in the life of two people in love, so planning begins long before the date. During preparations, every detail of the celebration is carefully thought out, and the first item on the agenda is the ceremony location. One of the most beautiful options to consider is a private villa.
A wedding at a villa on Koh Samui is a ceremony in the style of traditional, lavish European celebrations so popular in the West, where the venue is especially important. By hosting a celebration at a villa on the wonderful tropical island of Koh Samui, you're guaranteed stunning seascapes as a backdrop for your celebration.
If you're unsure whether to hold your wedding at a villa, consider all the pros and cons of such a celebration, and the decision will be much easier.
A wedding on a green lawn at a private villa in Koh Samui
The benefits of a wedding at a private villa on Koh Samui
Perhaps one of the first things newlyweds consider when planning their special event is the absence of strangers and onlookers. A private villa wedding guarantees absolute privacy for your wedding ceremony. There will be no strangers on the villa grounds or its private beach—just you and your guests.
It's also worth noting that by choosing a villa wedding, the couple can combine all the traditional aspects of the ceremony in one location: the bride's preparations, the wedding ceremony, the gala dinner, the entertainment program, and, of course, the wedding photo shoot. This important feature allows us to completely avoid the transfers from one location to another that occur with a traditional beach ceremony, saving not only time but also the energy of our newlyweds and guests.
During the wedding celebration, the newlyweds and guests can always freshen up, change clothes, or relax in their rooms, and then rejoin the celebration—this is also one of the advantages.
By organizing a wedding ceremony at a villa, you are not limited in your choice of catering company to handle the dinner. The couple can
Wedding dinner at the villa
Consider several options and choose your favorite. Large villas also offer couples the services of their chefs and waiters, who are available to organize the dinner. The alcohol issue also favors a villa ceremony. You won't be limited by the restaurant's wine list and can purchase or order any alcohol from the planners, and you won't have to pay a service or corkage fee, which is always charged by the restaurant if the couple brings their own alcohol.
The gala wedding dinner will be served indoors at the villa or outdoors under the starry sky, with only your closest friends and family present, no strangers allowed!
Dinner time limits are also excluded. Most restaurants on the island close around 10:30 PM, so the celebration must conclude by then. Villas, however, have no such restrictions on dinner, and by agreeing on a dinner time limit with the catering company in advance, you can always extend the celebration late into the night. The only exception is fireworks and loud music, which are only permitted at villas until a certain time.
The disadvantage of holding a wedding ceremony in a villa
Perhaps the only downside to a villa ceremony is the budget. In addition to the cost of the wedding ceremony, you need to factor in the cost of renting the villa itself, which must be paid in full in advance. It's also worth noting that villa rentals require a minimum of three nights, and this minimum may increase during high season. The villa owner may also charge a wedding reception fee, so it's worth clarifying this in advance to avoid any surprises.
Friends, we hope that our short informational article has helped you in making a decision about holding your wedding celebration at a villa.
If you have any questions, please contact us using our feedback forms!
We will be happy to help you choose a villa for your wedding on Koh Samui and organize a turnkey ceremony.
Sincerely, the Romantic Weddings&Events team
Russian
English
German
Chinese
Hindi