| The Araya Ceremony This is a full ceremony, which involves the chanting and blessing of Buddhist Monks. A typical ceremony normally takes place in the morning from 09:30 am until 12:00 noon each day. The format of the ceremony is as follows: |
1. At 09.30 am. The long drum dance procession arrives at the
bridal suite to escort the newly married couple to the Araya
Ocean Villa ceremonial hall.
2. The procession arrives at Araya Ocean Villa ceremonial hall.
3. The bridal couple sits side by side at the bridal table.
4. Buddhist religious ceremonial rites begin with chanting and
blessing by 5 monks. At this time holy candles are lit by the
bridal couple.
5. Sprinkling of holy water by the monks followed by a blessing
and the pouring of holy water by the guests and hotel |
management and staff. The bridal couple exchange rings
(if applicable)
6. The bridal couple offer alms to the monks.
7. The bridal couple offer food to the monks.
8. The monks take their leave after lunch. The bridal couple cut
the cake and opens a bottle of Champagne. Wedding
registration, (if required).
9. The bridal couple has a private Royal Thai luncheon on the
Araya Ocean Villa balcony. |
| The package includes: |
Bridal bouquet.
Buttonhole for groom.
Ceremonial hall decoration.
Special bridal neck garland.
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Alms for the monks
Long Drum procession
Champagne |
Wedding Cake
Private Lunch on Araya Ocean Villa balcony
Private Dinner on the Beach under the stars. |
| Price: |
2009 US $ 1,538 net price |
2010 US $ 1,653 net price |