How much a wedding in Phuket costs in 2026 — the budget line by line
Ceremony venues, services and three quotes — for two, for 20 and for 50 guests — at the prices we use to count every wedding.
A wedding in Phuket costs from 10,000 ฿ for a ceremony venue on the beach and from 63,000 ฿ for an intimate wedding for two with a villa, decor, sound and a photographer; a villa wedding for 20 guests with dinner — about 103,000 ฿, for 50 guests with an MC, live music, video and a bar — 275,000–375,000 ฿ without accommodation. Below are the prices we use to count every wedding, and three quotes by package.
What makes up the price
Six lines in different proportions: the ceremony venue, catering and the bar, decor, the gear (sound, light), the programme (an MC, musicians, a DJ, shows) and photo and video. Catering and the bar grow with the number of guests; the rest are fixed blocks. All prices are in baht; the site shows a currency equivalent next to the sums.
The ceremony venue
| Venue | From, THB |
|---|---|
| Beach — a public beach, the sunset slot | 10,000 |
| Rooftop with a sea view | 10,000 |
| Villa with a pool — the garden, the pool terrace or the lawn | 10,000 |
| Restaurant by the sea | 10,000 |
| Restaurant, a hall | 20,000 |
| A separate island — with a boat crossing | 30,000 |
| Rooftop with a city view | 35,000 |
| Yacht — a charter from Chalong Pier | 69,000 |
Services
| Item | From, THB |
|---|---|
| Catering, wedding menu — per guest | 2,500 |
| Free-flow alcohol — per guest | 2,000 |
| Bartender — per hour | 3,000 |
| Decor — per element: the arch, the aisle, a table, a photo zone | 2,500 |
| Photo zone — a printed backdrop | 10,000 |
| Candles in vases — each | 700 |
| Photographer — per hour | 5,000 |
| Videographer with drone footage | 30,000 |
| MC for 3–5 hours | 20,000 |
| Live musicians — saxophone, violin, vocal | 18,000 |
| DJ — per hour, two hours minimum | 3,500 |
| Sound and light set with a technician | 3,500 |
| Cold fountains — per machine | 5,000 |
| Low fog machine for the first dance | 10,000 |
| Bento cake with an inscription | 3,500 |
| Fireworks, up to 2 minutes — with a launch permit | 75,000 |
Three quotes by package
| Package | Total, THB |
|---|---|
| For two — a villa with a pool, ceremony decor, sound and light, a photographer for 5 hours, dinner for two, delivery | 63,000 |
| 20 guests — a villa, catering 20 × 2,500, decor (the arch, the aisle, tables), sound and light with a technician, a photographer for 5 hours, delivery | 103,000 |
| 50 guests — a villa, catering 50 × 2,500, a free-flow bar 50 × 2,000, decor, an MC, live musicians, a DJ for 4 hours, sound and light, a photographer for 6 hours, a videographer with a drone, cold fountains, delivery | 375,000 |
The quote for 50: 10,000 + 375,000 + 100,000 + 12,500 + 20,000 + 18,000 + 14,000 + 3,500 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 10,000 + 2,000 = 375,000 ฿; without the free-flow bar — 275,000 ฿. The calculator for 2, 20 and 50 guests is on the wedding page, with the four formats: beach, villa, yacht and island.
What changes the price
- The season. November–April is the dry season with reliable sunsets; venues are booked 6–12 months ahead; May–October is cheaper but needs a covered reserve.
- The number of guests. Catering and the bar are the only lines that grow with the guests; the stage and the sound cost the same for 20 and for 80.
- The venue. A beach and a rooftop from 10,000 ฿, a yacht from 69,000 ฿; a villa adds accommodation but replaces a restaurant.
- The programme. An MC, live music and a videographer — 68,000 ฿ for the three; that is the difference between an intimate wedding and a «wedding with a programme».
Registering the marriage
A ceremony in Phuket is symbolic; foreigners register the marriage legally either at home or in Thailand: a certificate of no impediment from their embassy in Bangkok, its translation into Thai, legalisation at the Thai foreign ministry (2–3 working days, express — the next day) and registration at any district office (amphur) with two witnesses. Allow 5–7 working days in Bangkok for the whole chain — or an agent who takes the steps after the embassy in two days.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding in Phuket cost for two?
From 63,000 ฿: a villa with a pool for the ceremony, decor, sound and light with a technician, a photographer for 5 hours, dinner and delivery. A beach ceremony without a villa — from 10,000 ฿ for the venue plus decor and a photographer.
How much does a wedding for 20 guests cost?
About 103,000 ฿ at a villa: the venue 10,000, catering 50,000, decor 12,500, sound and light 3,500, a photographer 25,000, delivery 2,000. An MC, live music and video come on top.
Which is dearer — a villa, a beach or a yacht?
A beach and a rooftop — from 10,000 ฿ for the venue, a villa — from 10,000 ฿ for the ceremony (plus accommodation), a yacht — from 69,000 ฿ for the charter. A yacht takes up to 40 guests, a villa — up to 50–150 depending on the house.
When to book?
The venue — 6–12 months ahead for high season (November–April); the photographer, the decor and the artists — 2–3 months ahead; the final number of guests and the timing — a month ahead.
Is a marriage concluded in Phuket valid?
Only with registration at a district office with a legalised certificate from the embassy. A beach ceremony by itself is symbolic — most couples register the marriage at home and hold the celebration in Phuket.