The globe-trotting DWP Congress headed to the sunny west coast of Thailand for its 2017 edition in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, hosting 450 wedding experts from around the world, representing over 65 destinations amidst the breezy blue waters and natural wonders of Phuket. Every year, this avant-garde initiative raises the panache of the destination and luxury wedding industry one notch higher by showcasing the best in business.
DWP is committed to connecting wedding planning specialists, high-end wedding planners, celebrity event specialists, leading 5-star properties, castles, palaces, exclusive venues, unique destinations, and Tourism Boards, DMCs, bridal couture designers, photographers, travel partners, luxury brands from all across the globe and this post is dedicated to our Host- Thailand and all our supporting partners from the destination because of whom, the moments of DWP 2017 are etched in our memory and those of our attendees.
DWP 2017 Official Host Partner – Tourism Authority Of Thailand (TAT)
One always wonders what makes Thailand such a preferred destination to tie the knot in. It has an exotic appeal that is universally appealing to any wedding or honeymoon planner. With the picture-perfect pristine beaches, amazing weather year-round, lively entertainment, mouth-watering cuisine and amazing Thai hospitality, you will be spoilt for choice. With the plethora of venues available for planning your destination wedding, you can choose from the numerous breathtaking islands from the most popular to the most secluded to plan your dream wedding. Thailand is the first country in Asia to be chosen for DWP Congress and these factors played a big role in selecting the destination. With a vision in promoting Thailand as a sustainable and preferred destination for tourism, TAT constantly promotes incentives and activities to boost wedding tourism for the country.
DWP 2017 Event Partner – Laguna Phuket
A premier destination resort in Phuket, Laguna Phuket is a holiday paradise spanning 1,000 acres of lush tropical parkland with 3 km of pristine Bangtao beachfront on Phuket’s central west coast. Featuring more than 1,400 guest rooms across 7 deluxe hotels, Laguna Phuket’s facilities offer a wide range of options for your dream wedding throughout the beautiful lagoons, tropical parkland and pristine beach include an award-winning 18-hole golf course, tranquil spas, restaurants, bars, boutique shopping, private charter and join-in luxury tours, daily activities at all Laguna Phuket hotels, canoeing, sailing, and azure waters of the Andaman Sea.
DWP 2017 Hotel Partner – Banyan Tree Phuket
Picture Courtesy: @banyantreephuket
The Welcome Cocktail party was held on 2nd May ’17 with the theme of a Jet-setters party at The Banyan Tree, Phuket. This 84-acre property welcomes the spectacular seascapes of the Andaman into its tidal pond against a backdrop of lavish greenery, making it a dream wedding area. There are 217 pool villas and a combination of gardens, villas, ocean and lagoon makes it one of the most preferred choices for modern couples. Banyan Tree Phuket is not only a resort, it is a sanctuary for the senses and an extension of the wedding couple’s home.
DWP 2017 Hotel Partner – Angsana Laguna Phuket
Picture Courtesy: @angsanalagunaphuket
The Angsana Laguna Phuket is a large complex, and the 8km swathe of white, soft, sandy beach is within easy access for those who have come here specifically to host their wedding event. Angsana Laguna Phuket offers the ideal solution for couples looking for a unique place for a wedding celebration followed by a romantic honeymoon. The resort’s Chapel on the lagoon is a charming, Thai-styled chapel, that is an iconic venue on the island that has a panoramic view overlooking a romantic seaside lagoon and the nearby beach. Recently, the hotel has been awarded the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) stamp that assures additional safety for you and your guests.
DWP 2017 Event Partner – The Wedding Bliss Thailand
Picture Courtesy: @theweddingblissthailand
The Wedding Bliss Thailand is one of the leading names in the destination and luxury wedding planners in Thailand. With over 10 years of experience, The Wedding Bliss Thailand has everything you can look for: style, class, an eye for details, and world-class professionalism. Owned and managed by sisters – Jess Tantapaiboon & Nanya Tantapaiboon, they offer bespoke luxury wedding planning services in Thailand to couples worldwide. As the event partner for the 2017 edition, the dream team of The Wedding Bliss Thailand curated a magical experience for attendees with the entire planning to give the true Thai experience in the most international style. If you are looking for the dream wedding planner to make your wedding come true, look no further – this powerful duo is wedding planning, designing and styling at its finest!
DWP 2017 Floral Design Partner – IAMFLOWER
Picture Courtesy: @iamflower.co
IAMFLOWER has established itself as the most creative in all things floral and specializes in events design in Phuket and Thailand. They have an utterly lavish and elegant approach to their designs. Delivering exquisite designs for all occasions, IAMFLOWER is constantly refreshing and updating styles and designs with the latest trends worldwide and working with the five-star hotels and Phuket wedding planner and Samui wedding planner and the top wedding planner around the world. The IAMFLOWER team’s dedication to personalizing the entire floral experience for DWP is hard to match! If you are looking for floral inspiration and want to create unique experiences for your wedding, these guys are too good to be true!
DWP 2017 Gala Dinner Partner – Blue Elephant
Picture Courtesy: @blueelephant
The second evening was complete with a glamorous Gala night dinner at Blue Elephant Mansion with delegates adorned in the most exquisite apparels, and decor of the venue with full-bloomed orchids, candles and gold accents adding the magical touches. Blue Elephant Phuket resides in one of the island’s most striking palaces. This antique governor’s house is an exquisitely restored specimen of Sino-Portuguese architecture. One of the top Thai cuisine restaurant chains in the world, Blue Elephant is known by food lovers the world over for its authentic Thai taste, it has consistently high standards of quality, and its promotion of the best in Thai culture.
DWP 2017 Supporting Partner – Thailand Convention And Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
The essence of any Thai romance celebration lies in ‘Thainess’ and heart-warming hospitality that shapes the couple’s experiences like nowhere else. The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) continues to shape the business events industry of Thailand with exceptional acumen and effective solutions. With a robust service support system and innovative approaches to co-create distinctive programs for the organizers, TCEB has successfully established the country as Asia’s largest business events hub, by providing amenable service support for MICE programs.
DWP 2017 Furniture Design Partner – Glitz Event Rental
Picture Courtesy: @glitz_rental
With over 12 years of experience in understanding the rising needs for luxurious/innovative equipment, Glitz Event Rental combines high-quality furniture and accessories with a world-class design for customers to create memorable events. They are known in the market for their sophisticated and glamorous style.
DWP 2017 Charity Partner – Phuket Has Been Good To Us
Picture Courtesy: @phbgtu
With a mission of improving economic opportunity and life chances of young people that allows them to secure well-paid employment. In 2006, Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation became a registered charity in the Kingdom of Thailand and a Board of Directors was implemented. Since then, many local and international supporters have been inspired by this initiative and joined us to expand English education in Phuket.
The Full Moon Cocktail Party with fireworks, great food, entertainment and dance wrapped up this sensationally epic event!
When we think about DWP 2017 edition, we cannot forget about the amazing times we had connecting with people, doing business, and not to mention PARTYING! We all are itching for this connection again as soon as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic!
Stay tuned as we relive the 2018 edition of the DWP Congress in Los Cabos!
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