Before wedding bells can be
heard in Thailand, the couple getting married prepares food
for the monks. In return, the monks will give the bride and
groom a blessing.
Usually, we will have a Monk Blessing at the house of the
bride or the bridegroom (which will be the place for the
event) in the morning. It is a Thai marriage ritual for the
bride and groom to sit together on the floor; each with
their hands pressed together, fingers pointing up under
their chins. A chain of flowers also links the couple’s
hands. The oldest relative leads the wedding ceremony and to
wish the couple luck, he dips their hands in a conch shell
containing water. Their parents and other guests will then
do the same
Wedding ceremonies in Thailand usually include only
relatives and close friends of the couple.
In
rural areas, an elderly couple may arrange the bridal bed
for the newlyweds and leave good
luck tokens
such as; rice, sesame seeds and coins. This Thai wedding
custom symbolizes good luck and fertility.
Then the newly wed couple lives happily together and starts
the new stage of their life together.
