For many, their wedding is in the top five most significant events of their lives. Some opt for smaller more intimate gatherings and venues while others splash out on lavish settings and top-notch catering for hundreds of guests. Whichever camp you fall into, chances are good that you will be able to find a venue for your wedding in Phuket that will be just right for your special day.

If you’re just starting the planning phase of your wedding, you should first consider the time of year you wish to have your ceremony. Phuket is a popular place for destination weddings and you will find more venues booked during times when certain countries or cultures have their “wedding season”. For example, Indians commonly get married from late November to early December, and during this time many popular venues may be booked out. Naturally, many couples-to-be envision a seaside wedding where the romantic vibes are the highest. Those who are planning a small wedding with around 20 guests will have greater options and flexibility. Almost every beachside resort in Phuket worth its salt will offer wedding services.

While there are dozens, if not hundreds, of venue options, the Cape Panwa Hotel is a local favorite. Located on an east-coast peninsula just south of Phuket Town, this beachfront resort has been in the wedding game for a long time. They offer seven different venues depending on the size and style of your ceremony from their special wedding terrace to the beach to a yacht. They offer many options and bespoke details for Thai or Christian weddings and even offer a free 2-night stay on your one-year anniversary. 

The Katathani located on the beachfront in Kata Noi is another resort which is well-versed in playing host to weddings. Able to accommodate around 100 guests, you will recite your vows on one of the island’s most picturesque beaches. You will work with their wedding planner to work out the details, choose what’s served from their in-house catering, decor choices, and more.

If you plan on inviting everyone you know and throwing a huge party, then the Thavorn Beach Village between Patong and Kamala is a great option. They can accommodate up to 300 guests on their waterside artificial lawn as well as several other indoor and outdoor locations on their sprawling property including a private pier. Everything can be arranged in-house at the Thavorn which helps simplify a complicated occasion considerably. They have also previously won international awards for their wedding offerings.

For a secluded and luxurious wedding destination, Anantara Layan is a superb property more conveniently located to the airport than the previous locations. Choosing to have your ceremony toes-in-sand on the beach allows you to host up to 250 people for your special day. Other on-site options for the ceremony include the chapel for up to 60 people, or if you wish to opt for a sweeping ocean panorama rather than a waterside setting, you can book one of their palatial mountain-top villas suitable for hosting up to 100 people