Phuket Destination Wedding at Villa Aye

A couple stands at an altar adorned with flowers, exchanging vows under a canopy. Guests are seated on both sides, facing the ocean under a clear sky.

Phuket Destination Wedding at Villa Aye

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March 21, 2025
Words by Lauren Ertl
Photos courtesy of Saya Photography

Jae grew up in Thailand, so she and Danny spent a fair bit of time in Phuket throughout their relationship. They “fell in love with the vibrancy of the place.” Hosting a destination wedding there just made sense.

Outdoor wedding setup featuring floral decorations with pampas grass and roses. A geometric arch by the sea is central, under a transparent tent with chairs facing the altar.

Discovering the right venue turned out to be an experience as seamless as selecting the destination, thanks to the expertise of their wedding planner, Wedding Boutique Phuket.

“We found the venue through our wedding planner – who we found on social media. We saw a YouTube video of one of the weddings that was done by WBP and knew immediately that Villa Aye was where we wanted to get married!” Danny explains.

Three-panel image: Bride in white gown holding a bouquet; couple embracing and smiling indoors; groom seated, wearing sunglasses and a white suit with a pink boutonniere.

The couple emphasizes the importance of privacy when selecting a wedding venue. “I would highly recommend focusing on the privacy of your event,” Danny advises, suggesting options like secluded venues or hotels that offer exclusive spaces for weddings.

Since the celebration would be on the small side (about 60 guests), Jae and Danny prioritized making plans to extend the life of the festivities. “We stayed at the resort where all our guests were staying and spent a week or so enjoying time with everyone who stayed in Phuket,” Jae recounts.

A wedding ceremony with a couple exchanging vows, surrounded by guests. The setup includes floral decorations and an ocean view. Inset shows the wedding party and invitation details.

Jae and Danny’s wedding day brought a unique blend of their multicultural backgrounds. “Genetically, we cover several different cultures (Korea, Thailand, UK, India), but in reality, this means that we do not adhere to any specific traditions,” Jae says. Instead of sticking to one cultural theme, the couple chose elements they loved from weddings they’d attended before.

A couple in wedding attire smiles and embraces at an outdoor ceremony. Floral arrangements decorate the setting. Guests celebrate, throwing petals in the air.

“We wrote our own vows and worked closely with our wedding planner to design the theme and decoration,” the couple says. “It was mainly our wedding planner that did all the hard work, but I would hope that our nudges were helpful in creating the vibe.”

On the wedding day, Jae looked stunning in a Dana Harel gown, while Danny dazzled in a suit from Suit Supply. Their floral arrangements, designed by Art of Flower Phuket, added a lush, romantic feel to the ceremony, held on the upscale, modern grounds of Villa Aye. The couple’s stationery, thoughtfully curated by Wedding Boutique Phuket, added a personal touch to their day, and guests indulged in a delicious cake crafted by Passion Joob Joob.

Elegant outdoor wedding featuring a floral-decorated reception table, seating chart, and a bride in a lace gown standing by a table overlooking the sea.

While Jae and Danny admit they didn’t stay hyper-vigilant while managing expenses, they do recommend reducing the guest list, as it is “the best way to cut costs.” Their advice for communicating with vendors, navigating the details, and curating the ideal design for your wedding day: “Get a really good wedding planner and you won’t have to worry about a thing!”

Elegant outdoor wedding reception with a long table set for guests, featuring floral centerpieces, gold chairs, and a menu for signature cocktails with a backdrop of greenery and a clear tent roof. Wedding setup with a floral arch and a bride by an infinity pool, a tiered cake decorated with flowers, and a seating chart surrounded by greenery and blooms. Collage of a wedding: Table setting with pink napkin, elegant dining table with floral arrangements, and a joyful couple dancing. A wedding scene: two women speak on stage; a couple sits at a flower-adorned table; a pastel cake with roses, all under a canopy with floral decorations. A couple dressed in formal attire cuts a wedding cake and poses with lit sparklers in the background, surrounded by floral arrangements and warm lighting.