AN INTERCONTINENTAL WEDDING IN KOH SAMUI

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Getting married on the private pier of Intercontinental Koh Samui Baan Taling Ngam


SO MANY FRIENDS HAVE ASKED ME TO RECOMMEND A WEDDING VENUE I AM SURPRISED AS I AM HARDLY KNOWN TO BE LINKED TO WEDDINGS.

I AM NEVER FOOLISH ENOUGH TO MARRY ANYONE UNLESS THE PERSON IS A BILLIONAIRE AND EVEN SO, MUST BE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS AS I SUBSCRIBE TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF THE DIVINE KIND.

Still, I am not averse to weddings since the food and champagne are free and my presents are always worth less than the cost of the food and drinks so I am always ahead and profit from attending weddings.

I also ALWAYS outshine bride and groom with my super glam attire and fabulous jewels so that pleases me too.

Anyway, I am game for weddings as long as it is not mine, the same way I like children provided they are not mine. So if you decide to be hitched, do it in style and on an island. Outside Malaysia, I propose the new Intercontinental hotel on Koh Samui island in Thailand. Exotic enough to be different and near enough for your guests to fly over and celebrate with you.

The dramatic private pier of Intercontinental Koh Samui

Overview of Intercontinental Koh Samui

Bathroom of Ocean View Suite

Bedroom of your palatial Ocean View suite at Intercontinental Koh Samui

Beachfront pool villa; see the sea when you wake after a night of wild lovemaking!

Beachfront Pool villa

HERE IS THE PRICE LIST

INTIMATE AFFAIR; RM 9,200 FOR THE TWO OF YOU

A uniquely personal set-up for just the two of you. Exchange

vows in a venue of your choice, followed by an intimate

dinner under the stars. THB 91,000

This package includes (2 persons only):

• 2 night stay in our Beachfront Pool Villa with daily breakfast

• 2-way airport transfers

• Honeymoon amenities (cake, sparkling wine, fruit)

• Elegant decoration at chosen wedding venue

• Bridal bouquet and corsage for the groom

• Ceremonial wedding celebrant

• Manicure and pedicure for the bride and groom

• Personal wedding planner

• Romantic dinner for the couple, inclusive of a bottle

of champagne

• 90 minute couple’s massage at Baan Thai Spa

• Romantic bubble bath in the comfort of your villa

THE CLASSICAL WEDDING; RM 7,800 FOR TWO OF YOU

Your dream white wedding. Celebrate your special day at

one of our unique venues, with up to 200 of your friends and

family as witnesses. Later, entertain in style with a beachside

BBQ or bespoke sit-down dinner in one of our many exotic

venues. THB 78,000.

This package includes (for weddings of 10-200 guests):

• Special wedding guestroom and villa rates for

wedding guests

• Complimentary upgrade to our honeymoon suite for

the couple

• Elegant decoration at chosen wedding venue

• Bridal bouquet and corsage for the groom

• 1 bottle of champagne for toasting

• 90 min couple’s massage at Baan Thai Spa

• Ceremonial wedding celebrant

• Manicure and pedicure for the bride and groom

• Personal wedding Planner

• Wedding Cake

TRADITIONAL THAI; RM 7,800 FOR TWO

Embracing everything that is special about a traditional Thai

ceremony, including blessings and merit making. Continue the

celebrations with a customised meal that benefits the feel and

look of your wedding. THB 78,000

This package includes (for weddings of 10-200 guests):

• Special wedding guestroom and villa rates for

wedding guests

• Complimentary upgrade to our honeymoon suite for

the couple

• Elegant decoration at chosen wedding venue

• Wedding procession with traditional Thai offerings

• Traditional Thai drum parade

• Monks blessing

• Live Thai music

• Bridal bouquet

• Baby elephant escort

• Gift offering for the monks

• Neck garlands for wedding couple

• Personal wedding planner

SAY ‘I DO’ ON THAILAND’S MOST ROMANTIC HOLIDAY ISLE

Breathtaking ceremonies in Classical or Thai style at the stunning new InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort

The Air Bar

Couples hoping to marry on the picturesque Thai island of Koh Samui need look no further as the stunning new InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort throws open its door and welcomes happy couples into the auspicious year of the Dragon.

The stunning 22-acre resort has recently opened following a 10-month multi-million dollar renovation and specializes in celebrations of every size and shape from elaborate Thai gatherings to private tête-à-têtes for two, with a personal wedding planner for every couple to guide them through the planning process.

Well versed in going the extra mile to make every wedding magical and memorable, special touches available at the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort include baby elephant escorts, Thai instrumental bands and dancers, traditional hot-air lanterns and fireworks to set the sky alight.

The resort has also teamed up with some of the region’s best known consultants to offer the Bride and Groom a range of beautiful flower arrangements and decorations, professional photographers, diverse entertainment options and of course, first-class dining and delectable wedding cakes from its own team of talented chefs who will design a menu to suit the occasion from open bar deals to gala dinners and cocktail receptions.

Options for the ceremony itself include the resort’s own 150-metre private pier for a romantic overwater ceremony and party beachside; soirees in a luxury Beachfront Villa with adjacent sprawling lawn; or at the resort’s signature Air Bar with 360-degree views over the Gulf of Thailand in a relaxed alfresco lounge setting.

Most famous for its stunning sunset views across the famous Five Islands, InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort is the epitome of romance and has been named by New York Times number one best seller book ‘1,000 Places to See Before you Die.’

Its 79 guest residences can be hired in their entirety, or as a small cluster of accommodations with a range of tailored and off-the-peg wedding packages available priced from THB78,000*.

And for happy couples looking to extend their stay, or honeymooners looking for a romantic break, Romance Rekindled at the InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort is priced from THB 12,900* per night for a minimum 3-night stay, until 15 July, 2012. It includes accommodation in one of the resort’s Ocean View Suites or 12 Standalone Beachfront pool villas with own private garden, sundeck and pool; daily breakfast; round trip airport transfers; a complimentary bottle of premium champagne upon arrival, a 90-minute spa treatment for two and a set 3-course dinner at the resort’s beachfront signature restaurant, Flames.

All wedding enquiries should be directed to: reservations@ickohsamui.com, telephone +66 (0) 7742 9100 or visit samui.intercontinental.com for more information.

Koh Samui is an hour’s flight from Bangkok with direct domestic connections to Phuket and Pattaya. International direct flights link it with key Asian cities including Hong Kong, Singapore and soon, Kuala Lumpur from 1 April on Bangkok Airways. It has a year-round tropical climate and is blessed with beautiful and lush vegetation and sandy beaches.

* Remark: Prices are subject to service charge and applicable government taxes.

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