The Wedding Party

We had one day in Bangkok, where we needed to do some shopping and last minute prep stuff for the wedding we were to attend. Wouldn't you know it, I was so sick that it took all my effort just to get to the hotel. Which of course we didn't have reservation for or even one picked out! After Brian telling the bus driver to stop so he could take a step outside the door and hurl, we were on are way downtown to hopefully a bed. Brian being the super hero he is, not only found us a great place in a fun location, at a resonable price, but got us into our hotel room at 9:30 am. A saviour as that's where I remained until 11 am the next day when I could finally lift my head up and get out of bed. Then off shopping we went because the mini bus was due at 4pm to take us down south to Pattaya (the town near their house). Joy.

One of the main reasons to be on this side of the globe was to attend our friend's from SF, Thai wedding in October. The wedding was set to occur on the 10th hour (am), of the 10th day, of the 10th month, of the 10th year, and lasted 14 hours (if you count the 2 hours of prep time)! And, it was to happen at the home they built.
First, there was a parade of the grooms family & friends (us included), who brought food offerings to Vena's family, the groom having to "buy" his way into the family (and had to brow additional money from others since he ran out) and all. Then there was all of Vena's siblings (15 of them) & their kids, the ceremony, the blessings, the food, the pool party, the reception, the singers, the Thai dancers, and then more food (jumping shrimp salad - yes it was alive, now that's fresh). Too bad I didn't have much of an appetite.

Their beautiful home

The food offering

It was a wonderful day and we felt very privileged and bless to be included in their special day. Unfortunately, the camera battery died and we only had taken a few pictures, but hopefully we will get more from others at at later time. Plenty of pictures were taken by all. But, click her to view our Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/katnbrian/sets/72157625154105117/