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Why Chiang Mai Should Be Your Top Choice For A Romantic Wedding?

Ancient Charm Meets Modern Romance

By Daphne OlgaPublished 9 months ago 3 min read
Image via Anantara Chiang Mai Resort

Hidden away in the mountains of the north of Thailand is Chiang Mai. It is a city which has a combination of ancient charms and luxury. Most couples choose Chiang Mai as the ultimate romantic wedding destination because of the misty hills, peaceful rivers, and centuries-old temples with a rich culture. If you are dreaming of a destination wedding that is magical and unique, here is why Chiang Mai will be a perfect choice for you.

Beautiful Natural Backdrops

One of the most striking things about Chiang Mai is the beautiful scenery. The beautiful hill and green rice fields among the mountains make an unforgettable picture. There are rivers following alongside the beautiful rice fields extending for acres, making it a storybook setting, perfect for a wedding. Whether you are planning a garden ceremony, mountaintop moment or riverside reception, Chiang Mai provides countless beautiful backdrops. The golden sunlight of the early morning and late afternoons bathing the entire region in a romantic glow makes it perfect for a magical wedding setting and wedding photos. Especially the months of November to February will have the perfect weather for a perfect wedding.

Culturally Rich And Spiritually Grounded

Chiang Mai offers a chance to add authentic Thai culture and sacred Thai traditions to your wedding. From Buddhist blessings at ancient temples to colourful Lanna-style processions, every part of your celebration can reflect the Thai spiritual and cultural heritage. Couples can even choose traditional Thai wedding attire, include a monk-led ceremony or incorporate a symbolic water-pouring ritual known as Rod Nam Sang. These unique and authentic traditions create a deeper connection to the place, people and the moment, making your wedding even more special.

Perfect For Intimate Or Grand Celebrations

Chiang Mai caters beautifully to a range of wedding styles and guest lists. Whether your vision is to have a small, private and intimate ceremony or a larger celebration with dozens of loved ones, this city offers the option for every couple. If you have a clear vision of what kind of wedding you want to have, it is easy to make it come true. Chiang Mai Wedding packages, crafted by expert wedding planners, will be able to cater to your vision, depending on whether you need an intimate ceremony or a grand ceremony.

Luxury Venues Designed For Romance

Chiang Mai is home to several high-end resorts. However, only a handful have the elegance and intimacy needed to hold a wedding. Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is located along the beautiful and calm Mae Ping River. It is one of the perfect wedding locations as it gives you the option to decide if you want a beautiful garden wedding ceremony among the beautiful greenery or a riverside lawn wedding which is perfect for an evening reception or a wedding incorporating colonial architecture to create a unique ambience for your wedding or a traditional wedding under sacred Bodhi tree which is decorated with lanterns and is perfect for an evening-night wedding or a rooftop ceremony overlooking the river.

Incredible Photography Opportunities

This city is made for wedding albums. Ancient Temples like Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Lunga offer majestic architecture perfect for wedding photos. Meanwhile, the old city’s walls, lantern-lit alleyways and mountain Doi Suthep Viewpoints create a romantic atmosphere for wedding photography or videography. It is always best to hire a local photographer from Chiang Mai as they know about the area and will be able to take you to beautiful and unique places to take pre-wedding or wedding photos or post-wedding pictures. Chiang Mai's beautiful landscape will give you a wedding album that is like a travel magazine.

Honeymoon Starts Immediately

One of the biggest advantages of choosing Chiang Mai for your wedding is being able to start your honeymoon the moment your ceremony ends. The calm nature of Chiang Mai makes it the best place to relax after organizing a destination wedding. The newly wedded couple can go on a wellness retreat with spa treatments, Jungle trekking as an adventure, mountain drive to explore the area, take Thai cooking classes together, float lanterns at night and make a wish, and go on a trip to the elephant sanctuaries or hidden waterfalls.

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