going to the chapel and we're going to get married...

There are some travel experiences that money can’t buy and this weekend I’m going to be a part of one. A wedding! A wedding in Thailand! Before you envision a Phuket beach with sunburnt bridesmaids, this one is a little different. The real Thai deal. My Cousin and his wife-to-be are getting hitched in her home town Chiang Khan which is a little place in North East Thailand. Sitting on the border of Laos there may be no beaches in sight but there will be sun. Oh yes, get me out of this Melbourne freezer.

My cuz Andy has explained the format of the day, which starts when the Monks rise and walk through the village during their morning alms. As they walk through we will offer them food. The wedding and 'parade' is then at 9:09am (the specific time relating to good luck and prosperity) and the Groom’s side (that’s me!) carry plates of food and also plants as we jig, dance and sing down the village towards the Bride’s house. The groom then has to retrieve the bride from the house and pay his way in! The final instalment to the day is in the evening, where we eat beautiful Thai food and be merry with my old friend Thai whiskey. Oh what fun! Family, culture, food,  sun. I am one excited girl.

Sa wa dtii ka.....