Daniel and Derrick Wedding Guide

Wedding Timeline

Plan your travel days around each gathering, from welcome drinks to farewell brunch in Chiang Mai.

A serene rooftop infinity pool at a luxury Chiang Mai hotel, the water perfectly still and reflecting the pastel colors of an early evening sky. In the foreground, a reserved lounge area features a low teak table with a closed leather-bound wedding guidebook, a slim itinerary card, and a keycard in a minimalist holder. Lush potted palms flank the seating, while in the distance, the soft silhouettes of Chiang Mai’s old city and mountain range are visible. Photographic realism with a wide-angle composition at eye level, warm ambient lighting from discrete poolside fixtures, and a tranquil, sophisticated mood that suggests relaxation between wedding events.

Weekend Events

Friday-Arrival

Welcome Drinks

Old City

View details

Saturday-Ceremony

Ceremony Garden

Ping Riverside

Map link

Sunday-Brunch

Hotel Terrace

Mountain View

RSVP note

Friday-Evening

Welcome Dinner

Nimmanhaemin

Dinner details

Saturday-Reception

Banquet Hall

City Center

Reception info

Sunday-Adventure

Elephant Park

Countryside

Tour notes

Friday-Night

Nightcap Bar

Night Bazaar

Late plans

Saturday-Morning

Coffee Meetup

Old Quarter

Morning info

Sunday-Farewell

Poolside Bar

Resort Wing

Farewell notes

Dress Code, Travel, Little Details

Find notes on what to wear, how to get around Chiang Mai, and small details to make each event easy.

An intimate detail shot of two simple platinum wedding bands resting on a smooth sandstone ledge, with the hazy outline of Chiang Mai’s lush, tree-covered hills and distant temple roofs softly blurred in the background. The rings sit near a single white orchid blossom and a folded itinerary card printed on thick, matte paper. Captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the background melts into a creamy bokeh. Warm golden hour sunlight grazes the metal, creating subtle highlights and a serene, romantic atmosphere. The mood is sophisticated and timeless, with photographic realism and a minimalist, uncluttered composition that gently suggests travel and destination celebration.
A polished, contemporary Chiang Mai hotel lobby rendered in photographic realism: marble floors with subtle veining, low-profile taupe sofas, and a sleek dark-wood reception desk. On a central coffee table rests a neatly arranged collection of wedding weekend essentials: a printed welcome booklet, a small map highlighting key venues and attractions, and a delicate ceramic bowl filled with white jasmine flowers. Tall floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a hint of tropical greenery outside. Soft, warm interior lighting combines with late afternoon natural light, creating a calm, inviting glow. Captured from a slightly elevated angle, with balanced composition and moderate depth of field, the mood is sophisticated, orderly, and welcoming, ideal for showcasing recommended accommodation for wedding guests.
A photographic close-up of an elegantly set outdoor wedding dinner table on a terrace overlooking Chiang Mai’s verdant hills. The table is dressed in a smooth dove-gray linen cloth, with fine white porcelain plates, crystal-clear stemware, and brushed gold cutlery aligned precisely. At each setting lies a folded menu and itinerary card, printed on thick cotton paper. Low floral arrangements in white and soft green, using orchids and foliage, run along the center. Overhead, warm string lights cast a gentle glow as twilight deepens, creating delicate highlights on glass and metal. Shot at a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, the atmosphere feels intimate, sophisticated, and celebratory.