“Thai” the Knot and Honeymoon in HeavenThe Regent Resort Chiang Mai
Couples from all over the country get married at the resort. Those who are already married in their country of residence can arrange to have a traditional northern style blessing at the resort, performed by local village elders or alternatively, by Buddhist monks at one of the nearby temples.
Wedding CeremonyCosts for the ceremony at the resort start from $1,200 and include the following:
An additional $50 is charged as a handling fee to cover costs of the honeymoon package.
*The Honeymoon Package also offers married couples the perfect opportunity to renew their vows with a romantic anniversary getaway. Legal RequirementsThe resort can also assist with the necessary requirements to ensure the marriage is legally recognized outside Thailand, dealing with local authorities and thereby overcoming any language barriers or difficulties the couple may face trying to handle this themselves from a remote location. Arrangements should be made at least two months in advance of the wedding to ensure time for processing of the paperwork. For more information about the Regent Resort Chiang Mai: courtesy of the Regent Resort (interior shots Kevin Orpin, exterior shots Robert McLeod). |
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Nestled in the lush Mae Rim Valley in northern Thailand and featuring 64 Pavilion suites and eight, private two- and three-bedroom residence suites, the resort offers both seclusion and privacy. Set within 20 acres of landscaped tropical gardens, The Regent Resort Chiang Mai features a working rice farm and its own family of water buffalo. There are many idyllic spots within the resort’s grounds for a wedding ceremony, including an exclusive pool setting. The resort has 72 honeymoon suites.
The resort’s staff takes care of every detail, personalizing requirements to each couple’s taste in an effort to ensure an event that will provide enchanting and unforgettable memories. The wedding organizer works with each couple to compile the menu in conjunction with the executive chef, be it a romantic dinner for two or a banquet for 100. Floral and thematic decorations are tailored to the couple’s wishes.
After the event, couples can either bask in the resort and indulge themselves with spa treatments and romantic dinners on their private sala (a covered gazebo attached to each suite), or explore the local environs with the resort’s personalized excursions. These range from elephant trekking and bamboo river rafting, visiting famous temples and exotic hill tribes; mountain biking; orchid, butterfly and snake farms; to the popular Concierge Best Buys shopping program and the famous night bazaar.
The Lanna Honeymoon Package offers couples a four-night/three-day package that can be extended to suit individual requirements. Priced at $1,035 plus 10% service charge and applicable government tax, currently at 10%, the package is valid through September 30, 1999 and includes: