Marriages are made in heaven but where are they solemnized?

If you are planning

on exchanging marital vows anytime soon, and wish to make it a memorable event
for the two of you, as well as your guests, then we welcome you to the exotic,
enchanting and delightful locale of Pattaya.
Less than 2 hours drive out of Bangkok (165 km to its southeast), Pattaya boasts of
sun-kissed beaches, aquamarine oceans and idyllic resorts that will provide the
perfect backdrop to a romantic honeymoon; and its all night parties will ignite your
passion like nothing else.
The principal seafront is the Pattaya Bay Area, and it has two beaches the Pattaya
Beach and the Jomtien Beach. The former is across from the city center, and bustles
with activity, offering a variety of restaurants, shopping arcades, street-front cafes
and a vibrant night life. The latter is more secluded, protected by a promontory of
the Pratumnak Hill, and consists of beach-front resorts, bungalows, condominiums
and exclusive shopping outlets. At the Jomtien you can also try your hand at a
variety of water sports such as parasailing, jet-skiing, wind surfing, skurfing, etc.
There are also a number of offshore islands, with charming names such as the Near
Islands (Ko Larn, Ko Sak and Ko Krok); the Coral Islands (Ko Larn); and the Far
Islands (Mu Ko Phai). Most of these islands are well connected with the mainland,
less than 15 minutes by speedboat, or 45 minutes by Ferry; they offer adventure
sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling etc.
If you are wondering where to hold your marriage ceremony, Pattaya offers a range
of hotels, resorts and public halls to accommodate every budget, right from the 5star to the economy wedding planner. One of the finest hotels in Pattaya is the
Amari Orchid, which offers a traditional Thai wedding package, including flower
garlands and a long drum welcome on arrival; rental of traditional Thai costumes;
wedding bouquet and decorations at the ceremony hall; and a sumptuous dinner
and wedding cake. It also offers a grand view of the Pattaya beach, as well as a
limousine service for sightseeing; the travel desk will also arrange for group pickup
from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok as an optional extra.
Another excellent venue is the beach resort Dusit Thani Pattaya, located on the
northern tip of the Pattaya Bay. They offer a grand ballroom for hosting the
reception, and can arrange a special menu for the wedding dinner, including Pacific
Pearls a variety of preparations of the abalone. They can arrange a host of
cultural events, or themes, tailored to suit your specific wedding rituals, and will
take care of all decorations, flowers, clothing and other paraphernalia associated
with a gala wedding. The hotel stresses on privacy, yet is located close to famous
tourist spots such as the Royal Garden Shopping Plaza, the Floating Market of
Pattaya, the Wat Khao Prayai Temple, the Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens etc. And of
course, they will be happy to provide limousine pickup service for your whole group
from the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Yet another memorable wedding destination can be the Grand Centara Mirage
Pattaya, situated at the Wong Amat Beach and Naklua Beach, North Pattaya. They
have a separate wedding planner department and offer many kinds of wedding
events that are both unique and memorable for you and your family. They
specialize in offering tailor-made events, and even ensure that the wedding
ceremony is the only special event taking place on that particular day. They offer a
variety of venues such as beachside, poolside, rooftop, gardens, royal suite ocean
facing etc.; a choice of wedding styles, including Thai, Western, Tropical Island or
Lotus Lanna; all optional events such as bridal make-up and styling, dressing and
suiting etc; and sumptuous dinners to suit your palate. If you choose to wed in
traditional Thai style, they will arrange for monks too; and if you choose to wed
during the rainy season (June to October), the wedding coordinator will arrange for a
back-up indoor venue at no extra cost. They offer all the usual options, including
photography and videography; music and floral arrangements; podium decoration
and letterings; and airport pickup and drop for the wedding group.
Pattaya plays host to a large number of religious events, and you and your guests
would have an unforgettable time if you can time your marriage to coincide with
one of these festivals. The Chinese New Year is celebrated with great enthusiasm
and fanfare, featuring dragon parades, fireworks and lion dances; it takes place any
time from late January to early February. The Wan Lai, or Sonkran, is held in the
middle of April, and features unique events such as water throwing; and a host of
cultural events such as music performances, beauty pageants, fireworks etc.
Another spectacular festival is the Loi Krathong, or the festival of lights, held on the
full moon of the 12th month of the Thai calendar; people float small lamps made out
of banana leaves on the water, and release small candle-lit balloons into the sky at
night.
There are a number of places you can visit to enliven your stay; the Sanctuary of
Truth, an exquisite giant structure carved out of wood; the Buddha Hill, the highest
point of Pattaya; the Three Kingdoms Theme Park, a sprawling park Jianxi
sculptures, oil paintings of Kong Ming, a marble statue of the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin
and memorable tile paintings featuring the romance of the Three Kingdoms.
To conclude: if you want a fairytale wedding and an unforgettable honeymoon,
come to Pattaya we are waiting to welcome you and bedazzle you with our fine
hospitality and eclectic events. It will be a wedding you will cherish forever.