Ae and Darren

This was a Traditional Thai Wedding so I was not as intimately involved as usual!

This meant that when Darren needed his cigarettes I could find them for it - see I was still important! Then it was time to decide how I was going to record this special event? I tried a video - mainly because I wanted to capture Varoons cry for the last days of freedom (that's what the boys told me! - the girls told me that it meant something else) but I digress.

So the team go off with the family to pick up Darren - wonderful atmosphere.

On returning with Darren it was clear that the chaos was not really chaos and Darren knew that I knew what was going on but had decided to to explain too much.

Darren had his shoes polished and passed through the gates (obviously giving tips as he went) and then was off to find Ae - Assaree never really helps but it is always fun watching the Groom being misled!

The ceremony with the monks passed simply and peacefully - in fact their little boy chose to sleep all the way through!

Coffee was given to the monks - blessings were shared within the families and drinks were poured. Next is a dinner at Panwa House...

Congratulations Ae and Darren

Margaret and Thomas

What an adventure!

The day started with Margaret waking early and worrying whether her dress would fit - it did! Then they both had a spa and that was where they were divided.

Thomas left to be taken care of by John and Margaret was taken care of by Margaret.

The boys strolled onto the beach and settled themselves next to a fan - with a beer and a banana daiquiri! I joined them with a beer and espresso and we waited for the arrival...

Photos were taken by timinphuket and loaded on my Instagram - but the battery ran out.

As we prepared ourselves Thomas was surprised but also very happy that Margaret sailed past in a long tailed fisherman's boat. A wonderful surprise.

The music played as Margaret walked along the beach - a wonderful setting

Their chosen words were shared and the atmosphere was wonderful - in fact I could have had a few more glasses in such wonderful company - thank you for choosing Cape Panwa to share your special words.

Rings exchanged, kisses given, a drink shared and a cake cut.

Dreams are dreamt and wishes made and for Margaret and Thomas we did just that.

Congratulations Margaret and Thomas

Jane and John

I was lucky to be invited to read for this Wedding Ceremony because it took place in Khao Lak. Followers of my Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare would have I was there.

What a beautiful stretch of beach at Kantary Beach Khao Lak it is!!!

Jane and John wanted a quiet and simple wedding and the set up was beautiful - I don't know who was more nervous me or them. But I was glad that we did not lose the ring that we dropped in the sand MUST remember to be careful next time.

The words were shared with the family and friends which were there with them - there were twice as many watching as they had expected!

Dinner was set up carefully on the beach and photos taken - beautiful.

Congratulations Jane and John

My thanks must be extended to Khun Ruk and Darren for organising it and taking care of the guests.

Lorna and Raymond

The Wedding experience needed to be something that was not expected - so it was arranged on the Panwa Princess.

Lorna and Raymod took time to choose the words which best suited them - choosing the words is also a pleasure to be part of.

We boarded the boat and we all waited for Lorna - who arrived walking gracefully along the jetty. We stood at the front of the boat and we said our blessings.

Glasses were raised and gifts were exchanged. Cocktails were sipped and nibbles were shared. The Panwa Princess cruised around the bay and slowly returned to Cape Panwa.

Dinner was served on the beach for the party and the Thai dancers performed.

Congratulations Lorna and Raymond