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Traditonal Thai Ceremony

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This ceremony starts promptly at 9:09. The number 9 is considered very lucky in Thai culture, so 9:09 is an auspicious time for the couple to wed. Thai wedding ceremony is based upon symbolism and cultural traditions. Though Buddhist monks will be present, it is essentially a non-religious ceremony. The monks’ blessings are believed to eliminate all the sorrows and encourage the couple to maintain a long, healthy relationship. The monks will also pray and bless water to make holy water which will be used later in the ceremony. The couple will make merit by offering the monks food. This is also an important part of the wedding because it is believed that when the couple holds a rice ladle together, the person whose hand is placed above the other’s will have the upper hand in the relationship, and, usually, it will be the bride! The main event of the wedding ceremony, called "Rod nam sang" (water blessing). In this traditional Thai blessing, a simple white cotton thread is looped in circles and placed on the heads of the bride and groom, to symbolize them becoming one. Bride and groom are sitting and are held in a "wai" (Thai symbol of respect). This is where the guests take action by pouring holy water out of a conch shell on the couple’s hands while giving them blessings. Water symbolizes the cleaning process and signifies purity, therefore, the marriage will start afresh with all that is good and pure. This will be followed by a buffet lunch of tradtional Thai and Lao cuisine.

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St. Paul's Catholic church

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Please be mindful and arrive on time. The nuptial mass will begin promptly at 2pm.

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Reception

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To allow all our guests the opportunity to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, we’ve elected to make our wedding a child-free event, with the exception of those in the wedding party and families members traveling from out of state. Dinner will be served promptly at 530. It is open bar from 5pm - 7pm, with a cash bar following. Dinner will be family style dining per table with the following: Sushi and Sashimi Platter Barbecue Duck, Roasted Pork, Soy Sauce Chicken Roasted Octopus and Sesame Jelly Fish Seafood Soup with Egg White Twin Lobsters with Ginger and Scallion Beef Steak with Asparagus and Walnuts Seafood Delights with Birdsnest Steamed Whole Stripped Bass with Ginger and Scallion Stir Fried Peapod Leave with Fresh Garlic Roasted Pork, Shitake Mushrooms with Chinese Yee Mein Noodle Young Chow Fried Rice Fresh Fruits *Please let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have.