Why the Nora Buri Resort and Spa?
“Mark did a lot of research prior to us deciding
on the resort. Reading fabulous online reviews
and communicating with the resort’s wedding
planner gave us the confidence we needed.
The venue itself is romantic and private and our
guests felt really relaxed from the moment
they arrived.”
Quirky Celebrations/Rituals
“All our guests participated in a traditional Thai
activity that involved lighting fire lanterns and
releasing them into the sky at the end of the
evening. The lanterns looked absolutely beautiful
against the beach backdrop at Koh Samui, and I’ll
always remember it as one of the more
special moments.”
The Music
“One of Mark’s best friends, Jamie Martens,
played guitar and sang songs during our
ceremony. A live band played at the reception
and everyone danced the night away.”
The Menu
“We choose a buffet to ensure everyone could
find something they like. The food was fabulous
and the fresh fish was really popular.”
Best Photo Locations
“The secluded beach at the resort was a perfect
backdrop for most of our photos, especially at
sunset. It was wonderful that we didn’t have to
travel far for photos as that meant we had more
time to spend with our guests.”
The Accommodation
“Being able to wake up in our beachfront suite
and see a stunning view of the ocean lying just
beyond our private infinity pool felt like heaven.”
Superior Service
“At one stage I saw our wedding planner,
Michelle Suwannasri helping my elderly father
up some stairs. Although she was busy, she
understood who this day was for and went
out of her way to ensure everyone was
taken care of. This small but sweet gesture
demonstrated her genuine care and attention.
Everyone commented on how well run the
event was and how nothing was too much
trouble for any of the staff.”
Advice for Brides
“A wedding planner who has good reviews is
the key to a successful event. When you’re so far
away and planning such a big event, you need to
trust who you’re going to work with. I have no
doubt that without our wedding planner,
Michelle, our wedding wouldn’t have been as
special as it was. She always kept us informed and
gave us as much control over the event as we
wanted (though we were happy to let her make
a lot of the decisions). You just can’t underestimate
the value of a good wedding planner.”
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