Cost of Destination Wedding in Thailand
Starting at 30L THB – Cost of Destination Wedding in Thailand
EDITED: NOVEMBER 2023
Beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine and rejuvenating activities make your destination wedding in Thailand, a hit. Couples looking for a beach destination outside India to host their wedding could opt for Thailand. The destination offers varieties of wedding services and the expenses are light on pocket as compared to Dubai and Europe. Except for the airfare, cost of destination wedding in Thailand would be similar as hosting a beach wedding in India. Moreover Thailand may cost you less on some particular services as compared to India.
Let’s comprehend the cost of services for hosting a destination wedding in Thailand. Mentioned below are average expenditures for 100 guests.
ACCOMMODATION COST
Thailand has hundreds of beach wedding venues to cater to the Indian wedding celebrations. Popular destinations are Bangkok, Krabi, Hua Hin, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui among others.
Thailand offers many world class hotel/resorts with advanced amenities to suit all your accommodation requirements. These properties also boast of beautiful venues for your pre wedding and wedding functions.
- •5* or 4*Property: Room tariffs may vary from 4500 to 6500 THB Per room per night. Price includes accommodation and breakfast for 2 people (T&C)
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Most of wedding worthy hotels have Indian chefs. They prepare the most delicious Indian food on their wedding menus. Options are also available for pure vegetarian and jain food.
- •5* or 4*Property: Lunch/Dinner: 1200 to 1800 THB Per person/ per meal (T&C)
MEALS: Sea food platter with other international menu options and beverage options are also available at an extra charge
ALCOHOL
Locally made beer and alcohol is inexpensive, but branded liquor could be pricey. The taxes on alcohol are relatively higher and could actually raise your bills. Most 5* and 4* hotels allow you to get your own liquor at a corkage fee if you buy soft drinks and beer from them.
VENUE
The classic properties have many venue options, indoor and outdoor to suit gatherings of all sizes – Lush beach side lawns, indoor banquet area, pool area, garden area.
The cost of the venue is generally inclusive of the F&B in case the venue is a lawn or banquet. For beach sand area most hotels charge 30K THB onwards per hour.
DÉCORATIONS & SPACE SET UP
Decorations and space set up are a bit expensive as compared to India. Natural elements works best for outdoor events. Suppliers are creative, resourceful and active to work on modest budgets.
Primary cost for any pre wedding function like mehendi or sangeet décor may cost 100K TO 250K THB. The wedding function décor may cost 200K TO 400K THB respectively.
ENTERTAINMENT
Do it Thai Way! while planning a destination wedding in Thailand.
Groom Entry in Elephant: The Elephants have special significance in Thailand. The groom can arrive in an elephant with drum processions.
Local Thai dance and music troupes could be hired for ice breakers in the event functions. DJ, Drama, Plays – Thai way!. It creates a great bond of Thai culture with Indian traditions.
Entertainment costs may likely vary on the options you choose. It may cost around 100K THB onwards per function.
ACTIVITIES
Your idea of hosting a destination wedding in Thailand gives you many fun things to do. These activities would gratify your guests to the fullest making your wedding a lifetime memory for all.
- •Make this visit a relaxing holiday. Plan a city tour for your guests in the non ceremonial hours. Make visit to some of the historic places of the destination.
- •Soak in some adventure. Try scuba diving, snorkeling and other exciting water sports in the exotic beaches of the destination.
- •Indulge in some retail therapy. Shop from the most bustling and inexpensive markets.
- •Get some spa treatment. Thai spa treatments are best in the world, you must try!
The above are usually optional and are likely paid by couples and guests directly. However your wedding planner may help you plan the above, if required.
PHOTOGRAPHY & MAKE UP
Couples usually chose to fly their selected photographers to Thailand to cover the functions. However photography services for 2Days in Thailand may cost anywhere between 200K TO 400K THB.
You can get a great deal on make up services. Your wedding planner can help you source.
TRAVEL
There are frequent and numerous flights to different cities fitting it all kinds of budget. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Air India, Air Asia are good options and offer competitive rates. And then if you book well in advance you could get good deals too.
Generally, from various cities of India, the airfares range from 25K TO 35K THB Per Person on a round trip.
Visa-on-arrival is definitely a reason to smile in itself. This definitely saves a lot of trouble and ensures all your guests are there for your special day.
WEDDING PLANNER
To ensure that your Destination Wedding in Thailand is a success, hire a wedding planner. The guidance of a vigilant and knowledgeable team will prove a great investment. Not only for best offers/deals, hire a wedding planner for outstanding wedding planning experience.
Wedding planner charges may vary depending on the responsibilities they undertake. Generally, they may charge a percentage of your total wedding budget or a fixed fee.
Wedding Planner Fee (t&c) Read details here
So, looking at all services above the average cost of destination wedding in Thailand will be 30L THB onwards (T&C).
(T&C: Inclusions: Stay + F&B + Event Services for 100 guests for 2nights in, Pattaya, Hua hin).
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