An Intimate Affair: Hidden Gems for Wedding Destinations in Koh Samui, Thailand

Are you one of those who dream of an intimate, highly personal affair and hyperventilates at the thought of an extravagant celebration with more than 100 guests? We’re in the business of planning wedding venues, and we definitely noticed that intimate weddings are getting increasingly popular as couples seek to maximise their money’s worth without minimising their experiences.

In the first of our ‘An Intimate Affair’ series, we look at the jewel in the Thai wedding venue crown - Koh Samui. Despite the island’s diminutive size of 25km, Koh Samui features beautiful white sand beaches, azure waters and hidden waterfalls. Skip the luxury hotel chains and opt for high-end boutique resorts far from touristy crowds that can provide the privacy you need for the perfect start to newly married life. 

Located at the end of the beautiful and calm bay of Bophut in Koh Samui, Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa is the perfect place to host your tailor-made event and enhance your experience. From an intimate couple event or up to 80 guests, your personal wedding planner will make sure that your day is a memorable one.

Imagine exchanging vows with your beloved while the warm tropical weather makes everything seem more vibrant. Picture yourself and your special one hand in hand while strolling at the beach where turquoise waters and fascinating white sand sway. It is true that Zazen Weddings are definitely magical and are filled with romance.

The secluded island of Koh Samui offers some of the best views of the Gulf of Thailand and the Kanda Residences property is situated at the right spot to allow you to take advantage of those views. The glittering ocean sparkles during the day, while moonlit skies and candles adorn every column of the property at night – making it the perfect location for a romantic Thailand wedding.

For smaller, more intimate gatherings, Kanda’s spacious four-bedroom private pool villas each with its own terrace and equally stunning views offer absolute privacy. Kanda wedding and event planners will ensure the villa is decorated in style, while our chef’s team will indulge every culinary desire! All weddings and events at Kanda Pool Villas are tailor-made putting you in charge with us accommodating your every wish.

For maximum flexibility, choose a boutique resort that offers rental villas instead of just standard rooms. These resorts would have a dedicated concierge that can aid you when it comes to booking a wedding photography session and hiring caterers, decorators, DJs and whoever else you need to pull off your dream wedding. That way, you can personalise your special day so that it is as romantic and memorable as possible.

New Star Beach Resort is one that does this well. Reflecting the contemporary lifestyle and easygoing attitude of Koh Samui, guests can truly feel at home. Situated on peaceful Chaweng Noi Beach it is a hideaway for couples seeking tranquillity, comfort and personalised service in a tropical garden setting with a 200-meter oceanfront.

On the southern tip of Samui Island and 10 minutes away from popular Lamai Beach is Centara Villas Samui, an exotic all-villas resort that is perfect for a first-class hideaway. Nestled in a tropical environment the resort offers 102 villas that seamlessly blend in their verdant environment and cascade down a gentle hillside to the resort’s private beach. With its enchanting tropical ambience and its private beach spilling into crystal clear waters, the resort offers all the privacy and tranquillity that one could desire.

For an intimate wedding, we recommend choosing the resort’s traditional Thai pavilion as your venue. Marry in the Thai tradition, surrounded by orchids and palms, with the crystal waters of the Gulf of Siam as your backdrop.

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