Destination Weddings

Thailand

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At a glance

Marrying in Thailand

Thailand offers couples Andaman sunsets in Phuket and Krabi, temple ceremonies in Chiang Mai and some of the warmest service anywhere. Your budget stretches further here, so guests can stay on for a proper holiday.

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Best timeNov to Feb

The cooler dry season on most coasts

Flight time11.5 hours

Direct to Bangkok, around 11 hours 30 minutes

VisaNo visa, 30 days

Visa-free for up to 30 days. Complete the Thai Digital Arrival Card first

Legal weddingLegally binding

At a district office (amphur). You need a British Embassy marital status affirmation, translated into Thai and legalised

Top tipBook the embassy early

Embassy appointments can be three weeks out in peak periods, and your affirmation only covers the month and province stated

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

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When to book

Your Thailand wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner