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What makes Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort
Bangkok ideal for an Indian celebration?
As we all know, Thailand has a lot to offer when it
comes to weddings; it’s normal to see couples heading
to Hua Hin, Phuket, or any other scenic island
getaway for their wedding celebrations. We believe
that Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok offers
the best Thailand has to offer, right in the heart of
A HARMONY OF the capital. We have the convenience of being in the
centre of the city, providing the feel and amenities of
an actual resort, and having the entire property to use
COMFORT AND There are four critical components to an Indian wedding
to our advantage.

CELEBRATION from my experience and understanding. First, the
environment itself: the location, space, and atmosphere
set the tone. Second, the food. I don’t think I have
to say much more about this topic besides putting a
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok plan in place that can cater to South Asian tastebuds.
is an urban hub of recuperation and marital Next is the service. Guests need to feel the care and
merrymaking. attention that they expect from world-class brands,
which is something my team here is more than capable
B Y MAHMOOD HO S S AIN of delivering. Lastly, we have to emphasise flexibility.
It should not be a surprise that when working with
couples, especially Indian couples, you are working with
their families. And of course, there are the last-minute
he overall wellness provided by a reputable hotel and resort is changes that come with hosting these types of events.
based on services that can accommodate nearly every single type How many Indian weddings have you hosted
of traveller or guest. When the property is situated in the heart of over the last year, and what makes them stand
the city, such as Bangkok’s booming metropolis, catering to everyone is crucial. out from the rest?

Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok is the perfect example of the With all honesty and transparency, both our meeting
aforementioned attributes, facilitating visitors who may seek respite or those and wedding facilities are fairly new, as they were
who want a blowout Indian wedding. From staying at any of the hotel’s 211 completed in October of last year. So, the only Indian
rooms and suites of eight different styles, to tantalising the tastebuds with its wedding we have hosted was this past February, with
elevated dining experiences, this hotel is a revamped hideaway for fervent up to 120 guests. As you can imagine, compared to
festivities and a brief cessation from the capital’s controlled chaos.
a standard Indian wedding, that is incredibly small.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Rubel Miah, General Manager Although it was still lovely and intimate, we are looking
of Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, who gave us a better for opportunities to facilitate larger weddings.
understanding of the resort’s approach to catering to grand Indian celebrations. This property may be considered a boutique-sized

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