As Valentine’s Day approaches, have you ever wondered where your love can take you? Whether it be to the depths of the Andaman Sea – in full wetsuit – signing a wedding certificate, to trekking elephant-back in the jungles of northern Thailand, or to the diverse and ever-evolving Florida’s Paradise Coast where luxury, family and adventure all meet to make up a romance-filled ‘paradise.’
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Trang, Thailand
February 10 – 12, 2014
Trang, known as a land full of love, is a charming retreat with its crystal-blue sky and emerald-green sea. Trang Underwater Wedding, awarded by the Guinness World Records as “The Largest Underwater Wedding Ceremony,” takes lovers to the depths of the ocean by arranging a traditional Thai wedding ceremony complete with a Buddhist ritual. The ceremony concludes with the couple signing a wedding certificate – also under the water. As the province’s most fascinating event, the Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony is held each year around Valentine’s Day during the Trang Season of Love for couples, both engaged or married, to practice their love in the beautiful land of smiles. www.underwaterwedding.com
Wedding Registration on Elephants
Elephant Study Center, Surin Province, Thailand
February 14, 2014
The Wedding Registration on Elephants ceremony is held on Valentine’s day at the Elephant Study Center in Tah Toom District, Surin Province. The ceremony, known as “Sud Tae Ceremony,” is the traditional wedding of the local tribe called “Guay.” The highlight of the ceremony is the marriage registration atop elephant-back. In Thailand, it is believed that a wedding registration on elephants will bring about good fortune and prosperity to the couples. The couples also experience activities such as Bai Si Soo Kwan, a parade of a symbolic sum of money representing dowry, a traditional drum performance and Thai dancing. www.surinpao.org
Florida’s Paradise Coast – Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades
From toasting the sunset on a champagne cruise to dining at one of the area’s charming restaurants, Florida’s Paradise Coast will find countless ways to warm couple’s hearts this Valentine’s Day. Luxury meets love in the quaint downtown of Naples, where lovers can escape to a world of boutiques and local delicacies, like Norman Love Confections – gourmet handmade chocolates that are far from ordinary. www.paradisecoast.com
Norman Love
Bursting with flavor and colorful designs, each individual piece is as stunning to stare at as it is delicious to eat, as the company’s slogan “Artistry in Chocolate” suggests. Norman and his team have received tremendous regional and national recognition, including being named by Consumer Reports as the best chocolate in the country for six consecutive years.
The Norman Love Confections BLACK line is made with ultra-premium healthy dark chocolate and incorporates flavors from around the world including Tanzania, Venezuela and more. Seasonal and holiday-themed flavors, including a special collection designed especially for Valentine’s Day, are available throughout the year. All items can be purchased online and shipped anywhere in the U.S. www.normanloveconfections.com
