Wedding FAQs
- Is This A Legal Marriage?
- Are Your Ceremonies Religious?
- Do I Need A Visa To Enter Thailand?
- Can You Set Up Accommodations For Us On Koh Samui?
- Can We Write Our Own Ceremony?
- Does Koh Samui Have Modern Facilities?
- How Do We Get To Koh Samui?
- Do You Offer A Full Service Holiday In Thailand?
- Can You Arrange Clothing, Including Wedding Dresses?
- Is Thailand Safe Now?
1. Is This A Legal Marriage?
No matter where you get married in Thailand; a Church, Temple, Beach or Garden, the service is NOT legal unless registered with the local Amphur (Local Registry Office).
Our basic service is not legally recognized unless you choose to file the proper paperwork personally in Bangkok (and Samui).
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We offer a registration service for anyone who doesn't have the extra time in Bangkok to take care of all the legal requirements themselves.
NOTE - Many people get legally married (on paper) in their home country prior to arriving in Thailand, then have their ceremony for the memories here on the beach in Samui. Some choose to register when they return home. You have the flexibility to choose what is best for you.
2. Are Your Ceremonies Religious?
No. Our basic services are secular and are designed to be based on love and commitment.
If you want to request a religious ceremony or a specific faith, such as; Catholic or Protestant, please inquire as to the availability. There may be a surcharge for this service.
3. Do I Need A Visa To Enter Thailand?
No. Most countries are allowed a minimum of 30 days upon arrival. As always different countries sometimes have very different regulations. If you are unsure you can check your embassy's online information.
If you want to play it safe or are planning to spend no more than 60 days in Thailand (but more than 30), then a TOURIST VISA is needed.
4. Can You Set Up Accommodations For Us On Koh Samui?
Yes. We have contacts with many Hotels, Resorts and Private Luxury Villas to fully accommodate any need you might have.
5. Can We Write Our Own Ceremony?
Absolutely! This is highly encouraged. As long as you are having a Western-Style wedding and there are no religious conflicts (with the minister, if applicable).
All our secular ceremonies are open to most sub ceremonies, such as; water blessings, sand ceremonies, hand-fasting, etc.
6. Does Koh Samui Have Modern Facilities?
Yes! Koh Samui is a fully modernized island community with nearly everything you have back home. Over the last 5 years the island has really grown into a full service paradise.
The power is: 220v
7. How Do We Get To Koh Samui?
Koh Samui has a exotic, open-walled airport located just 5 minutes from the islands most popular area, Chaweng Beach. When you arrive you will instantly feel like you've landed on a tropical island. The flight is only a short 50 minute journey from Bangkok.
8. Do You Offer A Full-Service Holiday in Thailand?
We only provide a Full-Service Holiday once you arrive in Koh Samui. We intend on expanding our services at a later date. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
However we do have a few suggestions...
- Use an online service (such as www.travelocity.com) to arrange your airfare.
- We have a few hotel recommendations in Bangkok, depending on your needs. Ask us.
- Take Taxis in Bangkok when you want to get around. Only ride a Tuk-Tuk for entertainment and excitement - not actual travel. You will soon learn why…
- Even better take the Sky Train, Underground or Chao Phraya Express River Boat if near the river to avoid all hassles with prices and negotiations.
9. Can You Arrange Clothing, Including Wedding Dresses?
Yes. We have several quality tailors we can recommend in Samui if you want to have anything personally designed for you. Men's and women's fashions are available. Wedding dresses can be made, but the dress will probably not be ready in time for the ceremony.
Tailored clothing here is of excellent quality and the prices are more than reasonable compared to their Western counterparts. Many people save a lot of money when they tailor their business clothes here while on holiday.
There is rental clothing available, including wedding dresses.
Interested in a Thai-Themed Wedding? We have beautiful traditional Thai marriage costumes for rent.
10. Is Thailand Safe For Visitors?
Yes. Thailand is no safer or more dangerous than your home country, in most respects. Unexpected things can happen anywhere. It’s VERY important that you don't turn off your brain when you switch on your holiday thinking.
- There is now an early warning Tsunami system in place along the West Coast of Thailand to prevent another disaster. Koh Samui was not affected at all the tsunami in 2004.
- There is NO religious fighting anywhere near Koh Samui.
- The coup and replacement of the government, as far as foreigners are concerned, is as if nothing has happened.
In summary - Come visit all the tourist destinations in Thailand with confidence. Most Thai's are wonderful people with incredibly big hearts. You can make new friends that will last a lifetime.
Thailand is amazing and opens it's arms to you for discovery. Come and enjoy.
