Thai the Knot
The Weddingparadises.com - interview with:
Jessica Holmes, Thai the Knot / Koh Samui Island Weddings Co. Ltd
In which year did you start your wedding planning business and which reasons made you start working in this job?
I came to Thailand from Australia and was asked to start the wedding department of a prominent travel agency in Koh Samui. This company has since abandoned its travel agency to focus only on weddings and now has the most prominent weddings website and service in Thailand. However, it was still only factory styled wedding packages available in Thailand and I found that working within a company did not enable me to give my customers the personalized service that each and every wedding deserves, so In 2005, I became Thailand's first, independent, western female wedding planner, starting a business that, like no other, really could provide couples with the tailor made wedding of their dreams. I did this because I felt there was a large gap in the market and my services were really needed here.
Do you work alone or in a team?
I now work as part of a team.
In which languages can you take care of your customers?
English & Thai (with translators available in most other languages if required)
What are the main regions where you are planning weddings?
Mainly in Koh Samui and the Samui Archipelago (including Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and many other islands) but our services are also available in other locations all over Thailand, including Phuket, Krabi and all the islands.
What are your personal favourites regarding:
a) a location for a destination wedding in your home region?b) a location for a destination wedding in the rest of the world?c) a location for a wedding reception in your home region?d) a location for a wedding reception in in the rest of the world?e) a country / region / hotel for a honeymoon?
Koh Samui, Thailand!
Have you organised weddings for prominent people?
Yes. Weddings have been organized by us for world renown stars including singers, actors and dancers.
Have you organised weddings for couples from outside your country?
I come from Australia and am based in Thailand, so many couples from all over the world have sought out my services.
Which strengths of your company would you like to mention?
Have the Wedding in Thailand of Your Dreams ...
Only Better. Get married in Thailand with Koh Samui Island Weddings and your wedding will be on an island of tropical luxury, planned just as you have always imagined it by the first and the finest, western wedding planner in Thailand. Simple or ExtravagantAny Dream PossibleWestern PlanningTropical ParadiseWedding StylingBest Suppliers AvailableLuxurious Getaway
Could you tell us a little story about something special that you have experienced during your work as a wedding planner?
With Elephant Arrivals for the bride or groom to their ceremony, Jet Ski's, Long Tail Boats & Three Wheeled Motorbike Carriages, the Monkey Ring Bearer stealing the bride's champagne and then eating all the flowers on the aisle, Brides serenading their grooms, mesmerizing Thai Dance Shows, magical Musicians, huge Concerts with hugely orchestrated, over the top and hilarious First Dances, massive Fireworks & Fireballoon shows, Private Islands and Luxury Beachside Villa venues decked out with Flowers, Backdrops and ceilings of fairy lights, Lanterns & Lighting far beyond anyone's imagination ... Something special, funny or amazing takes place at every wedding organized by us.
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Contact:
Koh Samui Island Weddings Co. Ltd
Ph: +66 847 472 681
16/9 Moo 3 Maenam, Koh Samui 84330
www.thaitheknot.org
