Schedule

Ceremony & Reception (กำหนดการพิธีการ)

7:00 am - 2:00 pm

สำหรับโทนสี หรือ ชุดสำหรับการเข้าร่วมพิธีงานแต่งงาน สามารถใส่สีสันสดใสได้เลยค่ะ อ้อมกับแจ็คไม่ได้กำหนดธีมสี ขอให้แขกทุกท่านเลือกโทนสีเสื้อที่ชอบได้ค่ะ Colorful Pastel or Beige. No need to be very formal. Feel free to ask for help 🙂

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พิธีสงฆ์ (Buddhist Ceremony)

7:00 am - 8:00 am

The Buddhist Ceremony (Phiti Song) is an essential part of a traditional Thai wedding, where blessings and good fortune are bestowed upon the couple by monks. Typically, the ceremony includes the following steps: 1. Almsgiving to monks - The bride and groom give alms to the monks to commence the ceremony. 2. Paying homage and lighting candles/incense - We would like to show respect and seek blessings from the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. 3. Listening to Buddhist chants - Monks chant sacred verses to bring blessings and prosperity to the couple. 4. Offering food to the monks - The bride and groom present meals and other offerings to the monks. 5. Water pouring and receiving blessings - The couple pours water as an act of merit-making and receives holy water blessings from the monks. This ceremony is usually held in the morning and marks a beautiful beginning to married life, symbolizing the continuation of cultural traditions and Thai beliefs. 😊

พิธีแห่ขันหมาก (The Khan Mak Procession)

8:15 am - 9:15 am

The Khan Mak Procession is a part of a traditional Thai wedding, symbolizing the groom's formal approach to ask for the bride's hand in marriage that involves the following steps

1. Preparation of the Khan Mak Tray The Khan Mak tray contains auspicious items such as betel leaves and areca nuts, puffed rice, flowers, fruits, sweets, and the dowry. These items represent wealth, prosperity, and abundance. 2. Khan Mak Procession The groom, accompanied by his family, relatives, and friends, leads a joyful procession to the bride’s house. The parade is lively, often accompanied by music, singing, and dancing. 3. Silver and Gold Gates Along the way, the procession is met with Silver and Gold Gates, symbolic barriers set up by the bride’s relatives or friends. The groom will answer questions or offer small gifts to pass through the gates. 4. Presenting the Khan Mak to the Bride’s Family Upon arrival at the bride’s house, the groom’s family presents the Khan Mak trays to the bride’s family, signifying their acceptance and the union of the 2 families.

พิธีหมั้น และ พิธีรับไหว้ (Engagement Ceremony and Paying Respects Ceremony)

9:30 am - 10:00 am

Engagement Ceremony (Phiti Man) and Paying Respects Ceremony (Phiti Rap Wai) are significant steps in a traditional Thai wedding, each with its own meaning and details: 1. Engagement Ceremony (Phiti Man): The groom presents the dowry to the bride’s family. This usually consists of money, gold, or other valuable items, symbolizing the groom's readiness and responsibility. - Exchange of Engagement Rings The groom places an engagement ring on the bride's finger as a commitment leading to marriage. - Display of the Dowry After the dowry is given, the bride’s family will ceremonially "unveil" the dowry to the guests, signifying pride and good fortune for the couple. 2. Paying Respects Ceremony - Paying Respect to Elders The bride and groom pay respect to their elders by bowing, seeking blessings for their married life. - Offering of Gifts in Return The elders give their blessings and present small symbolic gifts as a gesture of goodwill and support for the couple’s future.

พิธีหลั่งน้ำพุทธมนต์ (Water Blessing Ceremony)

10:00 am - 10:30 am

The Water Pouring Ceremony is a meaningful and sacred part of a traditional Thai wedding. It symbolizes the couple receiving blessings for a harmonious and prosperous life together. Here are the steps and details:

Jack and Aom will sit on a specially designed bench or platform, with their hands held together in a traditional wai gesture (like praying). A conch shell or vessel containing blessed water (prepared by monks or elders) is placed nearby. We will wear traditional garlands around their necks and a mongkol (sacred headpiece) connecting their heads with a thread, symbolizing their unity. Pouring the Blessed Water Guests, starting with the couple's parents and elders, take turns pouring water from the conch shell over the bride’s and groom’s hands. As they pour, they give blessings for love, happiness, and prosperity. Receiving Blessings The couple may also receive good wishes or advice from the elders during this time, making the moment heartfelt and personal. Completion of the Ceremony Once all the guests have poured water and given their blessings, the sacred headpiece and garlands are removed, marking the end of the ritual.

ขอเชิญร่วมรับประทานอาหาร (Reception)

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

After the wedding ceremony is completed, honored guests may proceed to the event hall to enjoy the lunch. The meal will be served in a traditional Chinese-style banquet. This invitation expresses gratitude and welcomes guests to enjoy the meal after the official ceremony.