So the things we wanted are:
- A beautiful view for the ceremony
- Fireworks & sky lanterns at the reception
- A baby elephant &/ or baby tiger
- Privacy away from the public
- All in one venue for ceremony & reception
So what did I do - thats right we had to put together a pro's and con's list for the venues.
RESORT
- All the guests can stay at the one venue
- Can have a baby elephant & sky lanterns (at some resorts)
- Venue rooms already available with everything
- Not a unique look, get stuck with less freedom of choice on style
- Less privacy due to the public resort with guests
VILLA
- Freedom for guests to pick accommodation that meets any budget
- Can't have a baby elephant or sky lanterns
- Need to hire in all the tables, chairs & equipment for the wedding
- Lots of privacy for us with great view
- Doubles as accommodation & no cut off time
This is Sala Phuket Resort
Or the Private Villa option
When I looked at the two venues, the resort was stunning but going to cost my gusts an arm and a leg.
I really don't want people to complain about being forced into a resort so the villa offered accommodation for our immediate family and everyone else can pick something that fit into their personal budget. The villa is sounding like a slightly cheaper option as our family will contribute to the accommodation cost and this option gives us privacy from the public and a great view.
The resort has perks too. We really wanted a baby elephant for the wedding. You can only have this with a resort. They are equipped for handling weddings, they do it all the time. They can run it quickly and efficiently. So I am sure you can understand why this was so hard to pick!!
BUT...
We booked a venue! So after lots of back and forward between the idea of a private villa or a resort wedding we made a decision and put a deposit down. It's a Private Villa called Baan Santisuk.
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