FAQs
Question
What will the weather be like?
Answer
In Chandler, AZ during the first week of April '24, the day-time high's were 61-86 degrees & night-time low's were 45-59 degrees.
Question
Can I bring a plus one?
Answer
Please contact the couple.
Question
Is it an open bar?
Answer
Likely...confirming detail with venue during our meeting in November.
Question
What area is best to stay?
Answer
South Scottsdale is most central to where we are shopping for homes & the evening venue.
Question
What is the best mode of transportation?
Answer
The safest, most responsible transportation is priority. We strongly recommend rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Waymo), or working with your travel coordinator to explore group options. Car rental is always an option, but please drive responsibly (it's the wild west out here).
Question
Who is invited to the Lao Wedding? Is it a long ceremony?
Answer
Family members, but open to friends. The entire event is approximately 1 hour long.
Question
What's a Lao Wedding?
Answer
Oun Dong (Wedding Warming): The night before, family and close friends gather for a less formal meal and celebration at the bride's home, helping with preparations and making a traditional flower pyramid called a Pha Khaun or Pa Kuan. The Groom's Procession: On the wedding day, the groom and his entourage parade through the village to the bride's house, making joyful announcements and carrying items like a sword for protection, a money bag for fortune, and a lit candle representing family spirit. Kuen or "Opening the Door" Ritual: The groom's father must ask the bride's mother to open their door and accept the groom into the family. The Blessing Ceremony (Baci Ritual): The couple receives blessings, often involving a knowledgeable Buddhist monk, where white strings are tied to their wrists for good luck and to bind their spirits together. The Reception: This grand event includes a feast, dancing, and singing, where the bride and groom honor their families and guests offer cash envelopes to contribute to the couple's future. For more information, we recommend watching a video on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.