Asia Weddings

This wedding right here, this unbelievably romantic and glamorous bash, is something out of a movie. That’s all I could think of as I went through Sandra Aberg’s beautiful photos, over and over again. The Wedding Bliss Thailand and IAMFLOWER worked magic, creating a wedding wonderland for these two lovebirds to say “I do” and we’re the lucky ones who get to obsess over these photos all day long.

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From Sandra Aberg… The story of how Bo and Nat met is like a fairytale. Their first meeting was 13 years ago. Bo was studying architecture at Cornell University and returned to Thailand for a short visit. During her time back she attended a university presentation with her best friend, and the professor giving the talk was Nat. They both remember each other from that first encounter. Nat remembers a skinny young girl that was not his student and Bo remembers the handsome architect. That was their first meeting but they did not see each other again until 10 years later on an airplane to Singapore.

Bo was going to see the World Architecture Festival and Nat was going to be a judge at the competition, and they recognised each other right away. They ended up spending the next four days together with their common friends and quickly realised how many common interests they had like design, arts, and architecture.

Bo had just moved back to Thailand after spending four years working in Shanghai, so Nat offered to show her around Bangkok for upcoming special arts events and exhibitions and they both grew very fond of each other. There was just one problem…

Bo’s father, a Chairman of Central Group, one of Thailand’s biggest conglomerates, had asked his daughter to sign a contract when she was 14 years old and before she was sent to study abroad. The contract stated that she should not have a boyfriend until she graduated!

Bo was confident and knew that Nat was the right one for her so she ran to her mother and asked for advice on how to make her father accept Nat as her boyfriend. Her mother arranged a meeting between Nat and Bo’s father. Bo’s father agreed to meet Nat but not for a general lunch or dinner. Instead, he requested to have an official one-on-one interview with Nat with the purpose of finding out if Nat would be the right one for Bo. He didn’t want the billionaire son-in-law but instead wanted to see the guy who was smart and had a good heart with great ambition, a guy who could take care of his daughter in life’s best and worst situations. After the first meeting, Nat passed the first round but was asked for more interviews with Bo’s family. After many interviews and tests Nat finally got approved by all members. Nat then surprised Bo with a proposal at The Siam Hotel Bangkok, the place where they had their first official date.

After a big celebration in Bangkok, Bo and Nat decided to have a destination wedding to celebrate with only their close friends and family, which was about 250 people from all over the world. They chose Phuket as the destination due to the beauty of the beach and scenery. Also, they fell in love with the brand new hotel, Point Yamu by Como, situated at the tip of a peninsula with a stunning panoramic view. As architects they fell in love with the design and structure of the building and it just felt right from the first time they walked in there. To help them plan this amazing event they had the wedding planners from The Wedding Bliss take care of all the details and decor.

From The Wedding Bliss Thailand… This wedding was the wedding of the year in Thailand and had to be treated that way. Nothing was left to chance and every detail of the day was carefully planned. Bo and Nat wanted a pure romantic western styled wedding at Point Yamu by Como and wanted to begin with a Christian wedding ceremony followed by a sunset cocktail reception and dinner.

Inspired by the already stunning scenery and amazing design, we created a beautiful outdoor venue on the main lawn of the hotel with a view of the ocean as a backdrop for both the ceremony and the dinner. The location was decorated with chandeliers and hanging flowers to create a complete luxury dream fairytale wedding. The colours were rustic gold mixed with blush pink, white and greens.

To enhance their common interest in architecture, the registration table was decorated with the couples favourite architect books and the wedding favour was an architect ruler with the tag written “The Measure of Love is to Love without Measure.” We also created a gallery with images from their engagement session hanging from the outdoor roof with jars with flowers and ivy to enhance the couples love for art. In the pool area we put up a big Bo & Nat structure to create a nice backdrop for pictures and fun.

The overall feel was inspired by Bo’s unique character and style – a beautiful feminine woman with both elegance and class. We came up with the idea of transforming the whole lawn into a European flower garden. We used all imported flowers such as Pink David Austin Rose, Soft Pink Cymbidium, Ivory Rose, Soft pink Ranunculus and grey leaf. Both the ceremony and the reception was held in this amazing setting and was changed from ceremony to dinner in under two hours to great delight and surprise for all the guests that in the meantime were enjoying the sunset reception at the pool.

Photography: Sandra Aberg Photography | Cinematography: Narakorn Photography | Event Planning: The Wedding Bliss Thailand | Floral Design: IAMFLOWER | Wedding Dress: Oscar De La Renta | Invitations: Rabbit on the Moon | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Jewelry: Anyallerie | Groom's Attire: Button Up | Wedding Venue: Uma By Como | Graphic Design: Farmgroup | Groom’s Bow Tie: Lanvin | Lighting & Sound: Final Cut | Makeup & Hair Day 1: Kanakorn Kamjatpai | Makeup Day 2: Nontapat Amornchai | Ribbon: Sling Ribbon & bow | Second Wedding Dress: Reem Acra | Veil: Oscar De La Renta

The images in this engagement shoot are nothing short of dreamy, and this couple is nothing short of adorable. But just when you think this engagement session is just as perfect as it could possibly be, it gets even better. Because the couple below also happen to be the talents behind Mildly The Film, and their love for each other and film photography shines bright in this gallery.

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However, let me introduce myself. We are couple. My name is Toey and my girlfriend is Jin. We are living in Bangkok, Thailand. Both of us are falling in love with handcrafts, food, old stuffs and film cameras. We love pastel color tone. That’s why we start to learn to shoot film. Film photography in Thailand is very less popular comparing to Japan or EU. Our company called “mildly the film” was launched 1st January 2014. This is our very first year in the business.

Photography: Mildly The Film | Building: Ministry Of Defence | Lake: Nong Bon Water Sport | Palace: The Grand Palace | Temple: The Grand Palace

Beyond a simply beautiful destination wedding, this Phuket soiree is so much more. The stunning Bride in Inbal Dror with her mint and coral ‘maids, the newlywed kiss framed by lush florals, and well, Johnny Depp was there! The baby elephant named Johnny Depp, that is. It’s a Thailand fete planned by The Wedding Bliss Thailand that’ll have you smiling at every turn. Head to the full gallery from Brooke Merrill Photography for more!

From The Wedding Bliss Thailand…Kelly was living in New York when she got a last minute invite to join her coworker Kolby and his girlfriend Michelle for a weekend in Palm Springs. The Coachella Music festival was in town and they had an extra ticket with her name on it. Being a huge music fan, Coachella gave Kelly the perfect reasons for an impromptu weekend getaway.

The hotel in the desert left something to be desired but it did have a pool and in-between concerts was packed full with fellow festival attendees. It was here that Kelly’s friend Kolby met Randy, and the two quickly bonded over everything especially their shared love for LCD Soundsystem, Kelly’s favorite band. Kolby invited his new friend to meet back up with them later that evening to watch a show.

Kelly remembers how excited Kolby was to tell her about an awesome guy he had met that he wanted to introduce her to, named Randy. Reluctantly Kelly agreed but ended up having the best time. At the end of the weekend they exchanged numbers and from that point on they were inseparable.

They continued to see each other after their weekend at Coachella ended, each making cross-country flights from Los Angeles to New York. Their long distance romance lasted for more than a year when Kelly decided to take a position in Los Angeles to be closer to Randy.

It wasn’t long after Kelly arrived, that Randy started ring shopping, and his first stop was Harry Winston where he chose a gorgeous, cushion cut diamond engagement ring. Planning the proposal turned out to be a little trickier. Randy decided he wanted to propose during the Coachella Music festival at the tiny hotel where they first met. Kelly was in the room rushing to get ready when Randy came in. He wanted her to sit down so he could talk with her, but she was already running late and started getting annoyed that he wasn’t ready himself.

She was about to get up so she could continue getting ready when he dropped to his knee and proposed. She had no idea. Through tears of happiness Kelly managed to give Randy an answer…Yes.

Randy and Kelly decided on a destination wedding but didn’t know where they wanted it to be. Randy’s roommate Dan suggested they look into Phuket. He had just returned from a trip there and had fallen in love with the gorgeous white sand beaches, amazing food, and friendly locals. After researching Phuket on the Internet, Randy and Kelly decided it would be perfect.

Kelly knew she needed help coordinating the wedding from afar and contacted Nanya Tanthapaiboon, a luxury wedding planner of The Wedding Bliss. Nanya and her team made sure every detail was perfect, overseeing everything from the welcome dinner to the private cruise the couple planned as a surprise for their guests the day after the wedding.

Randy and Kelly wanted their wedding to be an experience for their guests, as well as reflect their love of music and beach life. They chose The Surin Phuket for their ceremony and reception location because they fell in love with the gorgeous beaches, private villas, and breathtaking views.

After making the 22-hour flight from Los Angeles to Phuket guests were greeted with a welcome dinner followed by a late night dance party. Kelly and Randy love to dance and incorporated music and or dancing into every part of their amazing wedding.

On the day of the wedding, Nanya and her team set to work laying out the ceremony location. I Am Flower of Phuket did an amazing job creating the wedding arch by filling it with orchids, coral-color roses, and other vibrant tropical. Even the chairs were decorated with the most amazing tropical garlands that hung along the backside.

Once guests arrived they were greeted with a glass of champagne and as they took their seats. Local musician Moody Paul performed an outstanding acoustic reggae session.

As the ceremony began, Randy just beamed as Kelly and her dad made their way to the sand. Kelly looked absolutely stunning in her fitted Inbal Dror wedding dress and veil and danced all the way down the aisle as Moody played a cover of Jason Mraz’s song “I’m Yours”.

Since Kolby was the one who first introduced Kelly and Randy back in Palm Springs they thought it was only fitting that he be the one to marry them. Instead of traditional vows the couple selected their favorite lyrics from songs and recited them to each other.

When Kelly and Randy were finally pronounced husband and wife they walked down the aisle and found a surprise waiting for them. A baby elephant named Johnny Depp was there to bring luck and good fortune to the newlywed couple and their guests.

Even though it had been raining on and off for the entire day the rain let up just in time for the ceremony but began again shortly after. The best part of the wedding was when the bride and groom made their grand entrance. They headed to the dance floor and their friends and family gathered around them. The rain began to come down again while they danced to their favorite song, “Dance yourself clean,” by LCD Sound System. No one cared. They turned the music up and had a dance party in the rain. It was awesome.

Later in the evening guests headed back to the beach for a private firework show, and when it was time to turn the music off Kelly and Randy handed out wireless headphones for a silent disco after party. It was amazing.

Photography: Brooke Merrill | Photography: Inbal Dror | Cinematography: Toxi Pen | Event Planning: The Wedding Bliss Thailand | Floral Design: IAMFLOWER | Ring: Harry Winston | Wedding Venue: The Surin Phuket | Light & Sound: Final Cut

From a sweet, emotional ceremony to fun on the beach and an all out party on the dance floor, this Thailand wedding fete captured by Daniel Baci is full of joy. It’s the kind of celebration where guests come from near and far, where smiles are abundant and one that you want to last forever. Press play for all the fun!

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By Daniel Baci Photography… It was a perfect day with a perfect setting for this international couple whom now call Hong Kong home till the moment the ceremony started and the weather turned from sunny/overcast to a downpour! But that didn’t stop us from filming nor did it stop the couple from having a beautiful ceremony, once the ceremony ended the sun came shinning down and the entire wedding party came to life!

Photography: Mambo | Photography: Jaran Kaewklam | Ceremony Venue: Trisara Resort | Makeup Artist: Lisa Allen | Daniel Baci: Videographer | Phuket Weddings & Events: Maria & Peter | Wedding DJ: Benjamin Jenkins

I’m a firm believer that travel is the absolute best way to get inspired. There is nothing like stepping out of your comfort zone to really make you stop and look around for a minute. And we can thank  Orange Blossom Photography‘s trip to Thailand for inspiring this beauty of a shoot. With the help of Occasion9  and One Girl Cookies, that trip came to life on the rooftops of Brooklyn, and you can see it all here. 

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From Orange Blossom Photography….I wanted to capture the elegance of a simple wedding and the mystery of Thailand in the images. The photo shoot was held at one of my good friends rooftop in Brooklyn at sunset. It was hot in New York as it was in Thailand, so it felt pretty realistic.

I was inspired after visiting Thailand. I was immersed in such a different culture while I was there and it was simply amazing. That is why I decided to do a Thai infused wedding photo shoot. Though Thai culture gravitates towards bright colors along with gold and silver, I wanted to go for more modern New York style that has hint of Thai culture. We used lots of gold and silver but made the overall feeling more elegant by adding white and lush greens. The model was a good friend of mine who happened to be Thai, so I asked her to be part of it because she was a perfect fit. I purchased her dress while shopping in Bangkok because it was simple yet elegant. I added a sash to the dress for a right amount of sparkle.

The pillows, gold and silver chargers and napkin rings were purchased from the local stores such as Pier One Imports and TJMaxx. I couldn’t forget to incorporate the elephants! So I purchased the elephant lanterns to remind that its a Thai inspired photo shoot! With incredible floral and table designs by Occasion9 Team, I was able to take a modern, simple rooftop to another level. It was as if we all were transported to Thailand for that time-being.

From Occasion9 Floral & Table Design…When Julieanne reached out to us for collaboration, we knew this was going to be a fun project. She was sweet and full of enthusiasm. She came to our studio to talk about her trip to Thailand and how she was inspired by the colors of the Thai culture. We could tell that she was totally in love. She wanted to incorporate that into a modern style wedding- a typical New York style.
We brainstormed together for an hour and came up with an idea of mixing gold, silver, white and green to make it Thai infused New York Wedding photo shoot. It was very fun for us to design the table settings and floral arrangements because it was unique! Everything was handmade. We wanted to make every piece meaningful by keeping the originality of Thai cultural colors.

The photoshoot began at 5PM when the sun was still out. As the time went by, the movement of the sun created magical lighting. Even for people with no special photography background could tell how the lighting changed from the first picture to the last. It portrayed true beauty of the nature. It was simply.beautiful. The pictures came out great. Julieanne captured the main theme of this project really well. Our favorite part of all was the great teamwork! We all worked together in timely manner and made this session fun and successful!

Photography: Orange Blossom Photography | Invitations: Meesch | Hair: Mara Wiergacz | Floral & Table Design: Occasion9 | Tea Cookies: One Girl Cookies | Turquoise Ring: Dosha Goddess By Catie Molinaro

Your world is about to be rocked. Simple as that. This wedding is prettier than any wedding has the right to be, and a big part of that is the ridiculously stunning locale. Alison Mayfield Photography Studio captured the beauty with her well seasoned lens and I’m betting the better part of your day might be lost in this gallery!

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From the photographer… Beautiful wedding by the beach, in Phuket, Thailand. Stunning private villa, simple details, soft colours and a big party to celebrate!

Photography: Alison Mayfield Photography Studio | Wedding Planner: Luxury Events Phuket | Flowers: IAMFLOWER | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Brides shoes: Badgley Mischka | Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Evening Dresses: Jenny Packham | Fireworks: Fireworks Samui

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve imagined honeymooning in Thailand. It has always seemed like that magical mix between adventure and pure relaxation (which is no easy feat!) After setting my sights on Love Is My Favorite Color‘s photos I either need to get married immediately so we can get this ball rolling, or I need to revisit my plans. Because it’s seriously taking all of my willpower to not pack my bags immediately. And if you’re looking to get lost for just a little longer, click here.

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And if you have the opportunity to head that way any time soon, here are a few tips from Rui:

Eat: Baan Phu Lae Resort , amazing food with an even more amazing view

Sleep: Oriental Residence Bangkok, a very trendy home away from home!

Drink: Drunken Sailors Coffeeshop, they have real coffee made in a real coffee machine, very rare in Thailand!

Wear: head on over to little hand made shop for a collection of the loveliest clothes (and other fun things) ever!

See: Mo Koh Lanta National Park, this is were i shot those elephant pictures, I could live there happily.

Do: Rock Climbing in Railay Bay, it’s like a mecca for rock climbers. The views are breathtaking!

Photography: love is my favorite color | Honeymoon: Thailand | Process and Scanning: Richard Photo Lab

If you dream of a destination wedding that will take your guests’ breath away, you’ve come to the right place for some inspiration. Because it simply doesn’t get more stunning than this Thailand beauty captured by peaches & mint. Trust me when I say you’ll want to get lost in all the lovely sitting in this gallery, it’s like the best possible virtual vacation. See it all here.

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From Pia… An Austrian couple (bride with Filipino roots) decided to take their wedding and their international group of friends to the destination of their dreams: Thailand. A year before the wedding Mark proposed to Magdalena on their last Thailand holiday, on a rooftop bar in Bangkok with a spectacular view over the city. They split their wedding celebrations in two parts, one taking place in Salzburg, Magdalena’s hometown, for family and close friends. The other half consisted of a lovely get together in Bangkok and a wedding ceremony on Ko Samui, with lots of Thai elements.

To let the special, holiday like atmosphere and celebrations come to life even more, they asked their guests to come dressed completely in white. Being asked whether she didn’t fear “not to stick out in her white dress” the bride just said – no worries, I will stick out on that day! And she did. Magdalenas natural beauty and their relaxed attitude made it such a fun and joyful event, none of the guests are ever going to forget!

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Photography:Pia Clodi of peaches & mint | Location: Ko Samui, Thailand | Wedding Planning + Coordination: Tropical Homes and Weddings

What happens when two Aussie sweethearts tie the knot in Thailand? Pretty things happen, my dears. Like hold-the-phone and clear-your-Friday-schedule kind of pretty. I’m fairly certain you’ll be just as stage 5 obsessed with this destination wedding, so let’s cut the chitty-chat and head straight to the gallery of Corbin Gurkin’s captures. They’re soooo worth a sweet, long look.

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From the Bride…Mem and I met at the Geebung one night when he was out with his brother and I was out with my sister and friends. He walked by us a few times throughout the night and stood out to us being so tall! Eventually he got up the nerve to make small talk just as we were leaving the pub. On the wall back to our car, I was saying to Tam my sister how nice he seemed and what a shame we didn’t stay longer. Tam encouraged me to go back and get his number but I refused. By the time we were in the car Tam decided she’d take matters into her own hands and informed me that she needed to return to the pub to use the toilet and that id have to come with her. Within seconds of walking back in, Mem approached us and this time we chatted for a while and caught his name. We had to ask him to spell it as it was quite unusual. Luckily we did clarify the spelling, because I still didn’t have the nerve to get his number, but by the time we’d reached the car for the second time, Tam had found the only Mem in Melbourne on Facebook and added him from my account. Mem had written back within seconds and the rest is history!!

Years ago I had googled “destination weddings” as it had always been a fantasy of mine, and had come across Take Us To Thailand’s website. I was blown away by the service they offered and the amazing photos of the weddings they had co-ordinated, so in the back of my mind I began to warm towards the idea of a Thailand wedding (years before getting engaged even!)

Mem and I had holidayed extensively throughout Asia and Polynesia before but had always loved Thailand for its beautiful scenery, lovely people and variety of activities to keep us entertained. We knew we wanted a destination wedding so that all our guests could be relaxed and so we could spend some real quality time with the most important people in our lives- in a tropical paradise! Thailand was a reasonable distance from Australia for people to travel to and a favorite of many of our guests already, so the decision was an easy one in the end.

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Wedding Photography: Corbin Gurkin | Ceremony + Reception Venue: Interncontinental, Koh Samui | Planning + Decor: Take Us To Thailand | Wedding Dress: Martina Liana | Shoes: Zu Shoes | Veil: Linda Corringe Couture | Rings: Anton Jewellery | Earrings: Polynesian Pearls | Mem’s Outfit: Tailored in Thailand | Reception Dress: La Femme from Gasp | Bridesmaid’s Dress: Truese

This gorgeous bride knew almost immediately after her engagement that she would celebrate her big day on Phuket, the vacation destination of her childhood. And it just so happens that they found the most beautiful and intimate resort to host their big day. Zosia Zacharia Photography captured the sunset ceremony and lotus flower themed day to absolute perfection and you can see it all right here. 

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From the Bride… After holidaying in Phuket, Thailand, for many years as a child, the idea to have our wedding there came pretty quickly after getting engaged. Both Andrew and I were looking for a smaller wedding with lovely food in a beautiful setting. We ended up with a guest list of 54 guests and three babies – just perfect for us — and the venue as SALA could only take 50 maximum!  When choosing the colors for the wedding, I wanted them to tie in nicely with the natural surroundings of the venue as well as the local flowers. We went for olive green and pink. The pink lotus flowers the bridesmaids carried really stood out in our lovely pictures taken by Zosia Zacharia. We carried the lotus “theme” throughout the whole wedding with our table center flowers in white lotus, name places with lotus motif and finally our fantastic table plan hand-made by one of our bridesmaids.

Our ceremony started at 5 p.m. to avoid the intense heat of the sun. We were extremely lucky as the day had started out overcast with some rain but by the beginning of the ceremony, the sky was clear and there was a beautiful sunset. After the ceremony, we had our photographs taken while our guests enjoyed some amazing cocktails and canapés. They lounged about on huge beanbags and just soaked up the views of the sun setting over the Andaman Sea … it was just how I’d hoped it would be. After we had our photos taken, we all moved inside to the air-conditioned suite (I think everyone was delighted with the air conditioning) where speeches and dinner would be served. Our favors also tied in the with the colors — pink or green Thai silk scarves for the ladies and pink or green beer coolers for the men. We had our speeches first so that everyone could really enjoy their meal (food was an important part for us). The food was fantastic: a mixture of local seafood and curries, finished off with a beautifully-displayed dessert buffet. Our cake was provided by the venue and once it was cut and the necessary pictures taken, Andrew and I hit the floor. Our first dance was Dean Martin’s “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” followed by AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” to get the dance floor filled up! The rest of the evening’s entertainment came from our very own band, headed up by the groom himself. Since Andrew comes from Shetland, many of our guests were musical, so we ended up with a full ceilidh band. They took turns playing and entertained the rest of the guests until midnight, when the wedding party finished. Andrew and I waved the coach off and slowly wandered back to our villa which had been decorated with rose petals – it was just a perfect day.

Wedding Photography: Zosia Zacharia Photography / Wedding Venue: SALA Phuket Resort & Spa in Phuket, Thailand / Floral Design + Wedding Cake: SALA Phuket Resort & Spa / Wedding Dress: Raul Novias via Sarah Louise Bridal / Hair + Makeup: Lisa Allen

A Phuket affair full of sand-in-your-toes nuptials and three wildly gorgeous outfit changes is an affair that deserves some ohhing and ahhing. It’s also an affair that will have you wishing for just a little bit more of that summer sun. Mango Studios shot this seaside wedding full of palm trees, Vera Wang ruffles and many a gorgeous photograph. You can see all of that and so much more right here.

From the Bride… Our first date was on the beach. Louis proposed to me at the beach too, so we decided on a beachside wedding. We wanted the photos to capture more about the beach settings. We wanted a white and pure wedding with a hint of playfulness. We wanted a day that was elegant and graceful, but at the same time more fun, warm and genuine.

Wedding Photography: Mango Studios / Wedding Venue: SALA Phuket Resort and Spa in Phuket, Thailand / Wedding Stationery + Decor: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang / Shoes: All Designed + Made by the Bride’s Grandfather

Every once in a while, a wedding crosses my desk that leaves me absolutely speechless. The photography is beyond amazing. The details are so gorgeous. And the love and marriage part of the day is bigger and more amazing than anything I can say. Today is one of those special, special days. The days when I simply can’t say anything special enough to introduce a wedding from Alison Mayfield Photography, so I will simply leave you to take it all in. But promise me you’ll check out the gallery when you’re ready.

I am half Thai and grew up in Bangkok in the Buddhist tradition. So for family, cultural and philosophical reasons it was important to have the Buddhist blessing ceremony in Thailand and luckily Florian was also happy with this.

The other important reason is that a Buddhist wedding blessing is a communal ritual – everybody present is involved in giving alms to the monks and receiving their blessings in return. It is a spiritual rather than religious ceremony, which is very inclusive. It was also lovely (and quite emotional) to have each of our guests pour water over our hands in a blessing at the end of the ceremony (plus we got some great bits of advice!).

The traditional outfits worn for the blessing ceremony are generally specially made. We had ours made by fantastic tailors in Bangkok.

Because so many of our friends had come from far away, my main concern was that everyone had a good time and felt welcome. I think it can be intimidating to turn up at a wedding where some of your friends may not know that many of the other guests, and for an overseas wedding it might be even harder. So our “vision” for the day was to make sure people were happy and relaxed and that the logistics ran smoothly, with a few surprises thrown in! I also think a couple of the Europeans had a less-than-stellar idea of Thailand (ladyboys and drunk gap year students) and luckily we could change their minds!

The most memorable moments from our day, was really enjoying all the different parts of the Buddhist Blessing; I loved having Flo’s family, my family and our closest friends all in the same place; I thought my cousin’s singing was awesome and I loved the speeches (speeches are usually my favourite part of any wedding!) which were quite un-traditional.

As for our visions for photography on the day, I knew I definitely did not want the ‘soft-focus’ approach favoured by a lot of Thai photographers! We wanted them to be natural, documentary-style, and lots of pictures of everyone who was there. We weren’t sure what to expect, but we are incredibly happy with the nearly 2000 photos we got from the two days! I love how the photos capture the setting so well, with so many little details and the candid facial expressions. Thanks so much Alison!

Photography: Alison Mayfield Photography / Bride’s Traditional Thai Dress: Studio 88, Bangkok / Bride’s Evening Dress: Temperly London / Groom’s Suits: Chao Khun, Bangkok / Venue: Indigo Pearl / Day of Planning: Luxury Events Phuket

Get ready, because this destination dream wedding captured by Alison Mayfield Photography Studio is so beautiful, so elegant, so perfect my fingers can barely type the adjectives fast enough. The ceremony location alone might be my favorite of all time, and don’t even get me started on the cocktail hour and reception – there just isn’t enough room to gush over all that gorgeous. I don’t think there is an adjective worthy of this level of pretty, but it sure makes for one beyond beautiful party for us to swoon over! See it all here!

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From the Bride… When we thought about our wedding we, wanted to do something different, so we decided on a destination wedding. We wanted the atmosphere to be intimate, relaxed and lots of fun, but it was important to us to still maintain some of the “traditional” elements of a wedding. I wanted my wedding to scream “simple elegance” lots of whites, creams and, of course, bling! I didn’t want anything over the top but definitely wanted the “wow” factor! We adore Thailand and thought what better place to celebrate our love for each other.

My wedding turned out to be more that i could have every imagined. My friends and family traveled from around the world to share in our day, which was so special. Everyone was so much fun to work with. I look back at our photos and video and just think how amazing the day truly was. Jason and Harry (dress designers) were so great & made the process of creating something unique for me easy and fun. I felt so in tune with every one that was involved in my wedding. All the elements that were important to us were definitely carried through every piece of the wedding journey.

I would not change a thing about our day — I don’t think I’ve smiled or laughed (ok, and cried) so much in my life. I was overwhelmed by how beautiful the day was, it truly surpassed my expectations.

Wedding Photography: Alison Mayfield Photography Studio (Will be Located in Melbourne Starting January 2013) / Location: Phuket, Thailand / Wedding Planning: Luxury Events Phuket / Floral Design: I Am Flower / Fireworks: Samui Fireworks / Wedding Dress + Headpiece: Jason Grech / Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Bridesmaid’s Dress: Wayne Cooper / Bride’s Jewelry: Jeanette Maree / Groom’s Shoes: Stefano Stefani / Engagement Rings: Kam Karaca of Jewellers on the Hill in Melbourne (03 9561 0555)

Get ready because Alison Mayfield Photography Studio is bringing this morning to an entirely new level of pretty thanks to this jaw dropping Phuket wedding – it’s so oh-my-gosh-gorgeous that I still haven’t caught my breath yet. Literally breathtaking. This beautiful Bride and her gorgeous gowns are enough to make my heart skip a beat, and when you throw in all the to die for details, the level of pretty is simply unmeasurable. Simply.beyond.measure. So take some time to stop and really partake in all the gorgeous that is the full gallery of images today, this level of pretty is always a good thing…

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From the Bride… I picked my own dresses and bridesmaid dresses. Quinton decided on his and the groomsmen’s suits. I liked my wedding gown (by Oscar de la Renta) because I like a simple, well-fitted cut that is elegant but with intricate details (it has beading all over it). Instead of a long train, it has a bow at the back. I picked the simplest veil to go with it. I wanted to wear the Manolo shoes that I specially ordered, but I worried the heels would dig into the soil so I switched to a pair of custom-made silver wedges. Basically, we like simple elegance. So in terms of jewelry I kept it simple too — just a pair of pearl earrings and a bracelet, and then I added diamond earrings for the reception. The colors at the ceremony were very simple — white/ivory with green flowers. My bouquet had a bit of pink that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses. Quinton was the only man wearing a three-piece suit because it was so hot — the groomsmen wore vests and ties only. We wanted the ceremony to look proper and not too casual. Oh and I love that walkway we built on the pool. I asked if it was doable and was glad it worked!

We wanted the reception area to be elegant, but we didn’t worry about keeping it as simple as the ceremony area. More pink, more flowers… We do like vintage style so we used silver photo frames for names, candle holders and candles to create the ambiance we wanted. I even brought the textured table overlay all the way from Hong Kong. As the night went on, it slowly transformed into a party. So the music switched from live band to DJ… The activities were more light-hearted (our dance, kom loys) to something more fun and upbeat (fireworks to “Party Rock Anthem” that I picked), which also kick-started the party.

Wedding Photography: Alison Mayfield Photography Studio / Wedding Venue: Sava Luxury Villas at Natai Beach in Phuket, Thailand / Wedding Planning: Luxury Events Phuket / Floral Design: I Am Flower / Wedding Dress: Oscar De La Renta / Red Dress: Romona Keveza / Bride’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik + Custom / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Designed by the Bride + Custom-Made

This couple met in the city where I first fell in love with my husband – Fort Collins, Colorado. Call it kismet that their wedding fell into my lap, but as soon as I read the first line of their love story, I felt a certain pull to them. And then I read their amazing proposal story. And my stomach exploded in a fit of butterflies. And then. I laid eyes on the wedding. Photographed by Becky Young Photography. Phenomenal flowers by Cori Cook Floral Design. Cupcakes galore. And all set at the beautiful Della Terra Mountain Chateau. I was hooked, and I just couldn’t get enough. So I wanted to share this special couple with you all today, and I’ll remind you now that there is a full image gallery just waiting for you to explore!

Kanit and I met blues dancing in Fort Collins, CO.  It’s a passion that we share, so it made perfect sense that Kanit would devise a secret plan to propose while dancing. Our group of friends got together every Tuesday night to dance.  I thought the dance that night was nothing out of the ordinary, except that it was in a different location than normal and only our close friends were present. What I didn’t realize was that Kanit was in town.  He had lead me to believe that he was at his new base in Texas, when in fact he was secretly staying at my friend’s house. Even when I saw the floor lined with candles and flowers, it still didn’t register anything special. During one of the songs, I noticed that the girls were drifting out of the dance one by one, leaving me as the object of a large, involved, steal-dance with all the guys.  Imagine my surprise when Kanit suddenly stole me and everyone faded to the sides of the floor!  I immediately knew exactly why he was there and I refused to let him get on his knee.  After a good-natured struggle, he finally succeeded, whispered a heartfelt proposal, and I accepted.

We immediately started planning the wedding.  We knew that we didn’t want to have our wedding at some hotel or other popular venue; it just didn’t fit our personalities.  After an exhaustive web search, I found, quite by accident, Della Terra. Since it was only a half hour into the mountains from my parents’ house, we decided to check it out.  As soon as we walked up we knew it was the place.  The staff was so nice to us, the building gorgeous, the location perfect.  After we picked the venue, we began looking at wedding planners.  I had been a little unsure about hiring a wedding planner, but trying to plan a Colorado wedding while living in Texas was something that I didn’t want to tackle on my own.  I began emailing with Debbie at Save the Date Events, and after a long phone conversation, we decided to hire her!  Probably the best decision made during our planning process.  Through her, we met our photographer, caterer, and dj.  Through our wonderful photographer, I met our florist.  Debbie kept me sane and organized.  I highly recommend having a wedding planner!

Since Kanit is Thai and I was born and raised in the foothills of Colorado, we decided to turn that into a theme.  To compliment the beautiful venue, we went with a chocolate brown, light sage-y green, and purple (my favorite color).  With lots of help from Debbie and Cori at Cori Cook Floral, we were able to create a cohesive feel to the Thailand-meets-Colorado theme. For favors, we gave little Thai elephants because they represent good luck in the Thai culture nestled in with some Rocky Mountain Taffy, purchased at a shop in Estes Park.  The buffet-style dinner had local Colorado-style food, a mashed potato bar, and a Pad Thai station.

One of the things I remember most vividly is the weather.  The night before it was cold and very foggy.  Guests told us that they had driven through freezing rain and fog on their way up the mountain.  We were truly blessed.  On our wedding day, the sky was nearly clear, the air a cool mid-70s, and just the barest breeze.  I remember all the smiles of our guests and the energy of the reception.  Kanit tells me he remembers watching me walk down the aisle.  Becky at Becky Young Photography was amazing at catching all the moments during the day and we really have been unable to pick a favorite photo.

Overall, our wedding was everything we had dreamed of.  It was as close to perfect as possible.  And thanks to Debbie and the fabulous staff at Della Terra, the wedding went off without a hitch, and I didn’t even KNOW about any problems, so I was able to concentrate on enjoying myself, my new husband, and celebrating with our friends and family.

Photography: Becky Young Photography / Venue: Della Terra Mountain Chateau / Event Coordination: Save the Date Events / Catering: Footers / Floral Design: Cori Cook Floral Design / Cake: Intricate Icings / DJ: Great Time DJs / Hair: Bella Capelli / Invitations: Cloud 9 Weddings and Papers / Wedding Dress Designer: Robin Jillian Bridal

What’s better than having a destination wedding in Thailand? I know! Having a day-after session with Lovely Leaf Studio and frolicking all around the island with your new huz! These photos are super sweet and capture that post day glow perfectly. See even more here in the full gallery of images!

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From Lovely Leaf Studio…Emily and Jens were married on the beautiful island of Koh Samui.  Since they were married on a private resort, they wanted their encore session to be around the city.  We started off the day right outside Amari Hotel and made our way to town. Some of the highlights included the local taxis, calm ocean, and modern hotel furnishings.

Photography: Lovely Leaf Studio