Traditional Thai Lanna Wedding
In Thailand's ancient Lanna Kingdom (Lanna means "land of a million rice fields"), a wedding was a grand and solemn ceremony that was full of joy and jubilation. Four Seasons Tented Camp invites you to experience a taste of Thai tradition, customised to reflect your own personal tastes and preferences.
From hair and makeup for the bride to couples’ spa treatments,
This package includes:
- Land Rover transportation up the hill to Camp Peak, followed by a ride on elephant back to the wedding site
- Welcome greeting by baby elephants
- Local village eldest to lead the ceremony – a Thai tradition
- Two sets of bowls decorated with a traditional flower offering (Bai Sri)
- Thai Lanna costumes for bride and groom (additional fees may apply)
- Cocktails and canapé station at Camp Peak with personal chef and waiter
- All in-house beverages
- One bottle of Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot champagne
- Veuve Aubin sparkling wine
- Professional photographer (additional fee applies)
- CD containing photos of the ceremony and celebrations
To conclude your romantic ceremony, share a dazzling fire-lit dinner at the Elephant Camp – decorated with white orchids and graced by impeccable Four Seasons service.
- Land Rover transportation to the Elephant Camp
- Welcome greeting by baby elephants
- Custom-designed menu with personal chef and waiter
- All in-house beverages
Imagine a traditional Thai Lanna wedding ceremony, unfolding at sunset at the Tented Camp’s highest point, overlooking the crossroads of three countries. All of our suggested times and details are flexible to your preferences. Of course, western style ceremonies are also possible, or we can create a one-of-a-kind combination, according to your wishes.
4:30 pm – The camp’s Land Rover arrives to transport the wedding party to Camp Peak.
4:45 pm – Arrival at Camp Peak with a welcome by baby elephants. The Camp Manager greets the bride and groom and leads them to the altar, where they take a seat in front of the village eldest.
5:00 pm – The ceremony begins as the village eldest bestows blessings on the couple, who kneel close together with their hands in the traditional wai position. To symbolise their new bond, white threads are tied to the wrists of the newlyweds, linking them together. (As an alternative, the couple may both be seated atop elephants during the vows.) The ceremony usually lasts for 30 minutes and evokes a feeling of peaceful, hypnotic serenity.
5:45 pm – Toast to the new couple, followed by an opportunity for photography.
7:00 pm – The Land Rover transports the couple to the camp’s Burma Bar, where staff then escort the wedding party to the Elephant Camp. In an outdoor setting decorated with white orchids, a fire-lit dinner culminates with the launching of traditional Thai lanterns into the night sky, carrying the guests’ best wishes closer to the heavens.
| Minimum stay: | 2 Nights |
