Muslim Weddings in Thailand
Islamic weddings are common in Thailand and can be held in a wide variety of locations. They can be beautiful and very traditional. The country is home to some of the world’s most idyllic locations and a Muslim wedding here can be truly memorable.
The first step is to register with your local Thai government and then you can have your marriage endorsed by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Once this has been done you then need to submit your documents to your Embassy in Bangkok for them to authenticate and issue you with a letter of affirmation. This process is time consuming but very important to ensure that your marriage is legal and recognised in your country of residence.
In order to make sure your wedding is as stress-free as possible we can offer you a number of services in addition to registering your marriage. These include translation of your marriage certificate in Thai or English, a professional photographer and even an interpreter for the bride and groom to speak with each other during their ceremony.
You can also hire a wedding planner to help you with the planning of your Islamic wedding in Thailand, they will have a lot of experience and will know exactly what to expect from the process. This will save you a lot of time and hassle.
Choosing the right location for your Islamic wedding can be tricky and it is always better to consult an experienced Islamic wedding planner who will advise you on the best places to have your wedding in Thailand. They can also help you choose the best time to have your wedding, which is very important because of the strict rules around Islamic ceremonies in Thailand.
Another important consideration is the cost of the wedding, the price can vary widely depending on where you have your wedding. For example, in the North you might have to pay a higher price for the ceremony than in the south of the country. It is always advisable to check the prices beforehand and get a quote for your Islamic wedding.
One of the biggest costs associated with a Muslim wedding in Thailand is the bride price. This is a custom that has its roots in patriarchal cultures and is meant to reward the bride for her virginity. In some cases, the bride price can be in the form of money or jewelry.
Some couples opt to pay for the bride price in cash while others choose to pay for gold and jewelry. This is done to show that the bride is of good value and she will be taken care of well.
This is a common practice in many countries and can be an important part of a Muslim wedding in Thailand. However, it is important to remember that the bride price can be costly and you should not go overboard.
The couple just wears their ordinary clothing during this ceremony, which is attended by nine invited monks. The monks will be sitting on straw mats with a bottle of water and a glass before them. As the couple sits closest to the first monk who holds a special fan in his hands, a sacred thread is twirled around the bride and groom’s head and unrolled in the monk’s hands. A bowl of water with a candle inside is placed nearest the first monk, which is the holy water to be used the following day. The monks will then proceed to pray and rest, after which they shall return to their temple to await the next day of the ceremony.
scheduled hours of Mass, but it generally held in the morning or early afternoon.
Installing the Bridal Bed
cleanse her of evil influences as well as to soften her skin. After the infused bath, she puts on new underclothes and sits before lit candles imprinted with symbols of the dragon and the phoenix. To oversee the bridal preparations, a “good luck” woman attends to the bride, saying auspicious words while dressing the bride’s hair in the style of a married woman. After the hair dressing ritual, the bride is carried to the main hall on the back of the ‘good luck’ woman or her most senior sister-in-law. She will be asked to wear a jacket and skirt with a pair of red shoes. The bride’s face will be covered with either a red silk veil or a ‘curtain’ of tassels hanging from the Phoenix crown. The bride then bows and pays respect to her parents and to the ancestral tablets and will be waiting for the arrival of the bridal procession from the groom’s house.
and the banging of the gongs and drums. The groom leads the procession accompanied by a child, symbolizing his future sons, and the bridal sedan chair followed by attendants with lanterns and banners, musicians, and a ‘dancing’ lion or unicorn. Upon arrival at the bride’s house, the groom’s party is met by the bride’s friends, who would not ‘surrender ’the bride until the groom’s representative hands out enough red packets of money, called ang pau, involving some good-natured haggling. Some cases will have the with the bride’s family sharing dinner with the groom, and they will hand him a pair of chopsticks and two wine goblets wrapped in red paper, symbolic of his acceptance in the family. The customs will vary per region. In some places, the groom will partake of sweet longan tea, two hard-boiled eggs in syrup and transparent noodles. In other places the groom will have some soup with a soft-boiled egg, and he would be expected to break the yolk as a symbol of breaking his bride’s ties to her family.
which would reflect light, to protect the bride from evil influence. The sedan chair itself is covered with curtains so that the bride may avoid seeing anything unlucky signs, such as a widow, a well, or even a cat. The bride also has special mirror attached to her garment, which will only be removed when she is already safely seated on the marriage bed.
