“Thai the Knot” in Thailand

Hey, future brides, this one’s for you. Wedding planning can be such a high-stress event. Everything, from the type of cake, dress, tuxes, bouquet, rings, corsage, decorations, song selection, invites, and the sixteen different shades of pink can seem like the most cataclysmal decision. We’ve all seen the result of a high-stressed bride: a total meltdown because she can’t get a marching band to her wedding. To prevent you from turning into a complete bridezilla, here’s a low-stress option that will put the romance back into bridal planning: wedding packages in Thailand.

Banyon Tree, Phuket: Unity Wedding Package – It’s hard not to fall into the relaxed and romantic mindset with a sweeping view of the Andaman Sea. As soon as you and your partner get picked up from the airport, you two can unwind with a two-hour rejuvenation spa treatment. And although all that relaxation will have you looking beautiful on the big day, you still get the Bridal Beauty Package, which includes a mani, pedi and facial so there’s no way you won’t steal the show. The package includes a monk’s blessing or master of ceremony, wedding certificate and a traditional Thai musical performance. No wedding is complete without the three-tiered, five-pound cake.

Rayavadee, Krabi: Celestial Wedding Package – The hotel is set amidst the coconut groves and jungle covered cliffs of Krabi. Of course, you’ll get the works: the bride’s bouquet, the groom’s corsage, the ceremony and the cake. The morning after you tie the knot, enjoy your first breakfast as husband and wife. You two will toast with champagne at a personal pavilion. There’s no doubt the wedding will be memorable, but for visual records you’ll also get professional pictures. You couldn’t wish for a better way to celebrate with family and friends than on this dream-come-true uninhabited island.

Hansar Samui, Koh Samui: Ultimate Luxury Package – Upon arrival, a shiny Mercedes will pick the two of you up from the airport. Highlights of the package include a pre and post wedding spa treatment, a four-hour bliss of herbal and essential steam, body scrub and wrap, aromatic oil massages, romantic floral baths and rejuvenating facial treatments. The night before the wedding, it’ll be the two of you and the view of the Gulf of Thailand in a romantic candlelight dinner served by a private butler. The actual wedding features an entourage on Klong Yao, a long drum that comprises traditional Thai wedding music.

Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai: Thai Lanna Wedding Package – Whether you’ve dreamed of the wedding of the year or a more intimate, family and friends only event, the Four Seasons has you covered. You’ll get the usual: champagne for the toast, three-tiered cakes, floral decorations, a romantic candlelit diner before the wedding, and pre-ceremony beautification. Additionally, village elders of the Chiang Mai village will bless your union.

While these packages have got one of the biggest days of your life covered, just remember the essential: it’s all about the marriage, not the wedding.