frequently | asked | questions

When should I get to Thailand? 

Guests should arrive at BKK Airport no later than 9am on November 19, 2018.

Do I need to book my flight? 

Yes - Please book your flight as soon as possible.

Please confirm the passport and visa requirements before booking:  

• Guests from India can apply for Visa on Arrival here, should ensure 30 day validity of their passports, and must book return tickets showing a maximum stay of 15 days.

• Guests from America do not need a Visa (more information here), but must ensure 6 month validity of their passports, and must book return tickets showing a maximum stay of 30 days.

In our RSVP Form, we request your flight details so that we can arrange transportation to and from the airport.  The deadline for providing your flight details is September 1, 2018.  

Do I need to book my room?

No - Once you RSVP, we will automatically reserve a room under your name.   The deadline for RSVPing is May 31, 2018.

Will food and drinks be provided?

Yes - There will be breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, and after party meals over the course of the 3 nights and 4 days.

Am I invited to all the events?

Yes - The first night is the Welcome Dinner, during which all of the guests will meet each other while enjoying good food, drinks, and music. 

The second day begins with a Mehendi Pool Party, where guests will be able to get their mehendi (henna) applied by artists, get Thai massages, play lawn games including kite flying, and - of course - enjoy the pool!   

The second night is the Sangeet, during which many family and friends will perform choreographed dances, songs, and other performances.  This is one of the liveliest events as this is the last night before the big day!   

The third day is the day of the wedding.  It will begin with an intimate Haldi Puja, which will be held separately for the bride and groom.  At this ceremony, the family will attempt to "beautify" the bride and groom by smearing besan (yellow gram flour) wherever they can - this can get messy! 

After the Haldi Puja and lunch, the groom will have his Sehra Bandhi and Baraat.  The groom's sister will tie a traditional headdress on the groom, he will be mounted on his elephant, and the procession to the wedding ceremony begins.  Be prepared for live music, a mobile bar, and a lot of dancing! 

The Baraat will end with the groom's family meeting the bride's family, as everyone awaits the bride's arrival.  After her arrival, there will be a Jaimala during which the bride and groom exchange flower garlands.  Then, all guests will move to the mandap for the wedding ceremony, during which the bride and groom will take their seven Pheras (rounds around the fire) as they make their sacred vows to each other. 

Following the Pheras, there will be a cocktail hour during which guests can choose to either mingle or change for the Reception.  At the Reception, the newly-married couple will be introduced and family members will give speeches, blessing the new couple with a happy, healthy, and prosperous life.  This is the last event of the wedding, and will include some other surprises as well! 

What if I don't have any Indian clothes? 

You can rent Indian clothes online from HOX NYC or Borrow it Bindaas.

How do I RSVP?

1. RSVP here by May 31, 2018 to book your room at the resort.

2. Provide flight details here by September 1, 2018 so that we can coordinate shuttles from BKK Airport to the resort.

3. Send a copy of your passport to sobali1217@gmail.com by November 1, 2018 per the resort's requirements.

Do I get a plus-one? 

Due to the limited guest list and resort policies, we are unable to accommodate any plus-ones.

The name of each and every guest, including kids, appears in the RSVP form.

What if I need to cancel my RSVP? 

If you need to cancel your RSVP, please inform us immediately.

Once we provide the resort with RSVP details, the room reservations are confirmed for those particular guest details only.

Cancellations are no longer possible after September 1, 2018.

As a tourist, what else do I need to know? 

Health information from the CDC can be found here.

Safety information from the U.S. Embassy in Thailand can be found here.