| 09:00 hrs. |
The monks arrive at location of wedding ceremony. |
| 09:09 hrs. |
The guest are lead in procession from their room by a traditional Long Drum Parade.
The bridal couple is escorted to the location of the wedding ceremony |
| 09:30 hrs. |
The bridal couple arrives and is greeted by representatives of friends and well wishers.
The couple is given garlands and the groom presents a bouquet to the bride. |
| 09:40 hrs. |
The bridal couple is encouraged to seat.
The couple are invite to light the candle and joss sticks. |
| 09:50 hrs. |
The ceremony and prayers by the monks begin.
The couple are giving the gifts to the monks. |
| 10:00 hrs. |
The couple and the guests receive a final blessing of Holy Water from the monks as the ceremony comes to a close.
The monks depart. |
| 10:50 hrs. |
The bride and the groom proceed to be seated at the Thai style wedding alter.
At a certain point in time relatives or friends place the holy thread on the couple’s head,symbolizing their joining together,and their foreheads are marked with powder in the form of a triangular mark for good luck and a prosperous future.
Each guest pours spiritual water over their hands and wishes them well for the future.
(At this point of time, the couple may also exchange wedding rings.)
Time to cut the cake and open the Champagne! |
