A Thai wedding can be very traditional and cultural, making it exciting and fun. Before the wedding day arrives, there will be a Buddhist ceremony held during which the couple will pay their respects to bridal ancestry. Most often, nine monks will be present during this occasion, sitting with water in before them.

What is the wedding tradition in Thailand?

During the wedding ceremony, the couple wear traditional Thai clothing and kneel in front of the senior elder, with the groom on the right. The couple wai as specially prepared white thread, sai monkhon, is looped and used to link together the brides and the grooms heads.

Who pays for wedding in Thailand?

groom Traditionally in Thailand, a dowry is paid by the groom and his family to the family of the bride. There is much written about the subject and if you asked a thousand men how much they paid you would probably get a thousand different answers.

Is a dowry required in Thailand?

More popularly known as Sin Sod, this is paid as a sign of gratitude to your Thai brides parents for the good upbringing of their daughter. The dowry is mandatory at any Thai wedding ceremony, as Thais view marriage as based on financial stability.