renewing our wedding vows

we are traveling to thailand in may and are getting married at the registry office in brisbane with our children the week before we go. we are wanting to have some sort of ceremony in thailand nothing legal as it will already be legal. we really wanted to get married in thailand but the cost was to much for us and so we are wondering if its possible to to some sort of vows and ceremony in thailand. does anyone know what the cost would be and where the best place would be to do it? we have never been on a holiday without our children this will be the 1st. and have never been over seas.

thanks for any help anyone can give us

renewing our wedding vows

Amari hotels do all kinds of wedding packages.

See:

thai.amari.com/weddings/planningwedding.asp

renewing our wedding vows

Depends if you want a large organised ceremony or something more simple, some of the prices charged are in my opinion very high indeed, it comes down to personal choice, if it is just the 2 of you or there will be family and friends alsong, also the location in Thailand will make for different ideas.

Some nice honeymoon resort on Koh Samui would be nice though there are quieter islands.

we are getting married here is australia at the registry next month then heading to thailand in may. we are doing it this way because everywhere we looked at in thailand to have a legal wedding was priced to high. we will be traveling with another couple. so really dont want anything large just us saying our vows and it be more personal (you dont get a choice of vows at the registry). thanks again for any help and ideas anyone has.

If you are with another couple that%26#39;s nice.

Where are you planning to go ?

I suggested in another post that you can arrange a special %26#39;day%26#39; that can include up early to give food to Monks ( should you wish ), a blessing at a local temple, then perhaps visit some charity or cause that is of interest to make some donations of supplies to them and then arrange with the restaurant manager at your hotel to set up a special table with flower and candles etc for your 2 couples and then you can round off with champagne ( buy duty free ) and you can rea vows to eachother in fron of the other couples and %26#39;toast%26#39; the happy day.

It%26#39;s different - but if you might like to make a special %26#39;day%26#39; out of it it is m possible and of course way more photos for the grandchilren to see and be fascinated by what you did on that very special day !

thanks so much for you reply and great ideas, we are going to phuket and close by areas. how would i organise the blessing with the monks? thanks sounds fantastic.

Where you do this depends where you are staying and whether your whole time on Phuket or elsewhere - you can do anywhere so ignore the %26#39;Khao Lak%26#39; references ( unless you plan to include, it%26#39;s about an hour north of Phuket if you are interested ):

This I am copying this from what I posted on the Khao Lak Forum, the link looks so long it might get messed up:

Only my own %26#39;personal opinion%26#39; but for a renewing of vows I honestly think you can do these things yourselves perhaps with help from the Food and beverafge Departments at where you stay.

Alan and others can tell you where to get flowers from in Khao Lak. The F%26amp;B manager can arrange a special location perhaps for a private dinner at the beach etc. Again, only my humble personal view but if you are on your own as a couple you can do this together to make it special for just the 2 of you.

If by chance you have family with you then do it together.

You can also receive a blessing at the local temple, take donation gifs, these can range from practical supplies that are either used by the monks or they pass them on to the needy.

Hotel reception Manager will write in Thai that it is the renewal of your vows of marriage and request a blessing - if you need to know how to do this ask.

You can also get tips on some worthwhile charity, orpahnage or whatever and on the day make a visit.

Again, only my own view, but going for a temple blessing in the morning, then taking some gifts to a worthwhile charity and a special dinner where you can read out your thoughts to your loved one over canlilit dinner and champagne ( buy duty free ) at the beach makes an amazing memory - and save a small fortune.

It will make the day something special and sharing with others on such a special brings that extra special something.

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Get the reception staff to write everything in Thai for you. Ask them to arrange a driver ( or local Khao lak experts maybe can suggest one ) who can take you both and your daughter to the temple. Having a driver no doubt will just %26#39;guide you along%26#39;.

You must do before 11 am so aim for say 9.30.

Place a B 500 ( AU$ 25 - you don%26#39;t have to put so much but it goes to worthwhile use ) note in an envelope and place what the Thai hotel staff have written for you. My guess is any Thais there at the temple will beam a smile at you and if you gesture the note towards them you will find things %26#39;happen%26#39;. A good driver from local suggestions will not doubt follow you.

You will receive a prayer blessing etc.

Your own religion is not relevant, temples are open and welcoming to %26#39;all%26#39; regardless. ';It%26#39;s the way of things';

Temples also care for dogs and some cats, if you are animal lovers they welcome greatly bags of dried food.

Day before buy some practical items. Many shops sell an orange pale/bucket that contains items but you can add practical things such as soap, toothpaste and things. These are used at the temple or passed to those that need.

Alan or someone can recommend a charity ( you no doubt are aware the Tsunami was terrible in Khao Lak ) and you can go to some place and provide items that are practical. There will be several charitable projects in the area.

You can have a memorable day, provide a lot of good deeds, and save a small furtune !

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If you can tell us if you are staying in Phuket or moving around perhaps can suggest a temple, Khao lak is in fact quiet nice after some busy days on Phuket - once you know where you are planning to visit others can give ideas for which temples.

Giving is very rewarding and although it is a very personal thing for individuals to decide on many feel it is a very nice way to do things on a Special Day and lends meaning to the occasion .

Here%26#39;s the full recent post ( if it works )

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