Trang Underwater Wedding Event

The international wedding market is a bewildering ebb-and-flow of ever-changing demand and ever-varying options as more and more betrothed couples seek the newest, best and most memorable events and venues in which to exchange their life-changing “I dos”. However, couples who share a mutual appreciation for undersea life who whisk themselves off to the tropical paradise of Trang come the month of February are in for a very out-of-the-box wedding experience, to say the least.

Seemingly having exhausted the venue options for memorable weddings above ground, throngs of the more adventurous trek all the way to Trang in Southern Thailand on Valentine’s Day to exchange their vows – underwater! It’s all perfectly legal and executed according to traditional Thai wedding rituals, except for the bit underwater. All you need to be part of this mass underwater ceremony is an adventurous spirit and an international diving licence.

Even if one were having their wedding on land, one would be hard-pressed to think of a better venue for their dream wedding than Thailand’s coastal province of Trang. Comprising an archipelago of over 40 islands off the brilliant blue Andaman Sea, the province of Trang is bounded by a dramatic mountainous terrain of white-water cascades threading through unspoilt rainforest and verdant rubber plantations. The mighty Trang River cuts through the heart of the province, originating from the Banthat mountains to flow into the Andaman Sea.

Since the Valentine’s Day of 1997, dozens of couples from around the world have flocked to Trang to take part in this now-world famous ceremony. The brides and bridegrooms are treated to a warm reception at the Trang airport and carried in grand procession around town before they are taken to Koh Kradan Island.

Koh Kradan is now the best-known of the archipelago due to this event, which has been declared in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest underwater wedding ceremony. The couples literally take the plunge – up to 12 metres below sea level – in full scuba regalia to sign their marriage commitment on the ocean floor surrounded by a translucent blue undersea vista.
The newlyweds emerging victorious from beneath the waves are paraded around the city in lavish style, clothed in traditional Thai bridal outfits, before being escorted to their elegantly appointed honeymoon suites.

Travellers seeking a recommendation for an idyllic and romantic getaway in Trang are directed to the Anantara Si Kao Resort and Spa. Situated in Amphoe Si Kao, one of the archipelagos of the Trang province, this is one of the most luxurious Krabi resorts appearing amidst a charming private beach. This resort is ideal for travellers looking for Krabi villas that offer an unspoilt natural hideaway in tranquil seclusion.