Traditional Thai wedding ceremony

Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, and even if you are not of this religious persuasion a matrimonial ceremony performed by saffron-robed holy men is a unique and deeply spiritual blessing by which to begin the years of wedded fortitude. The magical ritual of a traditional Thai wedding ceremony starts early morning at a nearby temple, where invited monks chant to bless the marriage. In respectful return, the brined and groom present food offerings to gain merit. As the groom walks to the ceremony, he is accompanied by reveling guests and a costumed troupe of rousing long drum musicians proudly pounding the call that the groom is approaching. Surrounded by guests, the bride and groom seal the marital bonds as an elder ties the couple's wrists and heads together with a thread. This symbolic joining puts a new meaning to the expression 'tying the knot'. Pretty garlands and blessings are bestowed by family and close friends, and guests then ppour holy water from a conch shell over the hands of the newly-weds. All this takes place among the fragrance of vibrant floral arrangements and with the melodious chorus of traditional Thai music.

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