Thai northen wedding tradition: BEFORE WEDDING

RULES OF THAI WEDDING ETIQUETTE

Here is several rules which you need to note when being invited to a wedding celebration. We collect from: http://a.northernthailand.com/thai-weddings/454-thai-wedding-etiquette20.html. I contend that they will be very useful to keep it in mind

1) It is not acceptable to wear Black to a wedding, period. So that little go anywhere black dress has finally found a place it is not allowed to go! It is because Black is the traditional colour for funerals. So you will be considered as offensive, to imply this is his or her funeral for marrying your best mate or co-worker.Same men for shirts, suits and slacks.

2) Ladies I know back home the reverend may not mind the low cut tops in the congregation below him, however in the temple it is just considered classless. So guys if you wish to have any chance of tenure, be sure you or your girl dress appropriately at all temple ceremonies.

3) Sorry same but the short skirts! At the temple you will find that you are expected to be on the floor and sorry to say you may not have the finesse to sit on the floor and not have the panties show. Even the girls that have to work in the sex trade understand this and cover up to show due respect when they go to temple.

4) Please remember while on the floor (in Pain for many westerner) please do not point your feettowards the monk or even a Buddha statute.

5) It is not really allowed to stand above the monk while he is seated , even when taking photographs. For the ladies sorry it is a true no no too.

6) Remember it is not rude to place money in an envelope instead of a normal western wedding gift. It is of course your choice. But remember most young Thai couples have real needs that come before a toaster. So kind of think of it as a block party concept and you can ’t go wrong.

WEDDING INVITATIONS

Like in Vietnam, In Thailand, invitations are delivered to friends and relatives before about one week.

In these invitations, each of the most important ceremony will be mentioned. As we know, Thai people are not reknowned for their punctuality, but in the wedding they will pay more attention to the time because their punctuality absolutely brings good fortune to the couple.

The interesting thing in the wedding is that the amount of guests is unpredictable. Everyone is whether the rich or the poor, the intimate or the strange can be invited and partake in. It is firmly believed that the more people they come, the happier the future life is. Therefore the list of guests are not essential here.

Source:

http://learnthaiwithmod.com/2013/09/thai-tradition-wedding-ceremony/

CHOOSING THE WEDDING DATE

Marriage is one of the most important events in a person’s life, therefore, it is always paid much attention.

To ensure a happy and prosperous marriage, wedding day should be celebrated at an auspicious time. While Viet Namese people have a fortune-teller choose the date, the Thai people often find the help of monks or astrologers. As for monks, they will depend on the birthdays and the time of birth of the couple. It will be the day or the time which is not incompatible with their ages

On the other hand, as for astrologers, they will observe lunar calendar and the harmony of the stars. It is believed that the day on which the stars are compatible is the best choice.

Another thing is that the time also relates the number 9 such as 09.09 because 9 is the lucky number in Thailand.

Source:

http://www.watdee.com/traditional-thai-wedding.html

http://learnthaiwithmod.com/2013/09/thai-tradition-wedding-ceremony/

THAI WEDDING ATTIRE

Wedding attire will vary significantly depending on the region of Thailand. Both type of costume and color will be different or hold a changing significance depending on the ares too. Common colors are white or creamy and the only exception is using the color black, as it is considered to be bad luck. Traditionally, a bride's dress is made of silk or handwoven cotton, which are natural fabrics that help keep the wearer cool in warmer weather.

However, since it is the tradition of Thai wedding dresses to be influenced by modern trends, most designs or fabrics used are generally accepted. Today, exquiste wedding attires can be made of silk. They look stunningly magnificent in the bellow picture.

Generally, the groom wears a long-sleeved, loose fitting shirt of cotton or a more luxury fabric. His shirt may have embellishments or embroidery and he will wear an ornate sash across his body from his left shoulder. This is usually decorated with relevant traditional symbols and he may have a corsage of flowers pinned to it. The groom's trousers reflect region or personal taste! In some areas they will be just like long, loose linen trousers, whilst in other regions they seem more Arabic in style and fabric and may be approximately 3/4 or calf-length.

Thai brides will wear a costume which traditionally “matches” the groom’s in some way, for example her dress may be the same color as his sash. Traditional dresses include two-piece costumes of a top and wrap around skirt, which can be full-length or ankle length. The bride will wear a headdress and either carry or wear flowers.

Looking at below pictures, Thai wedding attires are not only elegant but versatile as well. If you are scheduled for a Thai wedding, do not forget considering a Thai wedding costume