Skugga Estate is a wedding planner and venue in the Mae On valley, 30 minutes from Chiang Mai city centre. Planners, chefs, mixologists, decorators and production crew work as one team. Weddings take place at Skugga Estate Vineyard, where the Festival Hall seats 150, takes up to 200 for a full reception and up to 400 standing. Most weddings welcome 80 to 120 guests.
Couples come to us for two reasons. They want one team accountable for the whole day. They want a setting that feels nothing like a hotel ballroom or a beach.
WHERE
Mae On valley, Chiang Mai. Weddings take place at Skugga Estate Vineyard.
FESTIVAL HALL
150 seated, up to 200 for a full reception, up to 400 standing
GUEST NUMBERS
From 12 guests. Most weddings welcome 80 to 120
BOOK AHEAD
Couples usually book 12 to 18 months ahead
ENQUIRIES
KEY FACTS
THE PLANNING TEAM
More Than a Wedding Venue: A Full-Service Wedding Planning Team
Most wedding planners coordinate other people’s work. Most venues provide a room and a menu. Skugga does both, and then some, because the people who plan your wedding sit alongside the people who cook it, pour it, light it and build it.
OUR DEDICATED IN-HOUSE WEDDING TEAM INCLUDES
Full-time wedding planners
Manage your budget, timeline, guest logistics and suppliers from first enquiry to wedding day.
Day-of coordinators
Run the schedule, cue every moment and look after your guests
FINE-DINIING CHEFS
Cook plated dinners, sharing feasts and live stations for weddings of every size.
Decorators and stylists
Design florals, table settings, ceremony backdrops and styling to your theme.
Food and beverage consultants
Shape your menu, service style and drinks programme.
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Invitations, signage, menus, seating charts and wedding branding.
PRODUCTION CREW
Build stages, arches, installations and custom structures on site.
MIXOLOGISTS
Create signature cocktails for your celebration.
ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS
Within the Skugga group, planning custom layouts, ceremony spaces and builds.
Why one team makes a better wedding
One point of contact.
No chasing six vendors who have never met each other.
Real control over quality.
We run our own restaurants, kitchens and bars every day, not just on wedding days.
Better value.
Owning the equipment, the kitchens and the crew means fewer mark-ups and fewer outside hire fees.
Fewer surprises.
Our team has worked this estate together many times, so every setup, timing and contingency is already tested.
DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Destination Weddings in Thailand, Planned End to End
Thailand is one of Asia’s most loved destination wedding locations, and Chiang Mai offers something the beaches cannot: cool mountain air, rolling vines, lush farmland and a slower, more personal pace. At Skugga Estate your guests stay, eat, celebrate and relax in one place, so a wedding becomes a shared holiday rather than a single evening.
Destination weddings from Singapore, Hong Kong and India
We regularly plan for couples who live abroad and plan remotely. Couples from Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore and further afield choose Chiang Mai for its easy access, and warm, experienced hospitality.
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Video planning calls at times that suit your time zone
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A shared online planning space for your timeline, budget, guest list and seating
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Guest travel support, including airport transfer planning and arrival information
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Coordination of welcome dinners, rehearsal events and farewell brunches
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Guidance on Thai legal and cultural details from planners who know the local process
Guest accommodation on the estate
Wedding guests can stay with Skugga Villas and Suites. Guests stay in the [Vineyard Villas], a short walk from the Festival Hall, or in the farm suites at Skugga Estate Farm, 1.5km away. Our team manages room allocation, so you know who is staying where.
Multi-day destination wedding experiences
Many of our couples turn their wedding into a two- or three-day celebration.
Popular additions include:
Welcome drinks or a sunset party among the vines
Chocolate-making in our bean-to-bar chocolate lab
Coffee and cacao farm tours at the Farm
A ceremonial cacao gathering
A morning-after brunch from The Roll Bar
THE SETTING
Vineyard Weddings in Chiang Mai, Thailand
A vineyard wedding in Thailand is rare. At Skugga Estate you can say your vows between rows of vines, with the mountains of Mae On behind you, then toast beneath the vines.
Why choose a vineyard wedding venue in Thailand?
A setting unlike any beach or hotel ballroom: vines, farmland, gardens and open mountain views.
Golden-hour ceremonies with the sun setting over the valley.
Room to create: open-air ceremonies, long-table vineyard dinners, garden cocktail hours and indoor receptions in our hall.
Cooler, fresher air in the Chiang Mai highlands, especially from November to February.
A true farm-to-table story: coffee, chocolate and bread made at Skugga Estate Farm.
Ceremony and reception spaces
Choose from outdoor ceremony sites among the vines and gardens, and an indoor event hall with full sound and lighting for your reception. We host intimate weddings from just 12 guests. Our event hall seats around 150, and with our lawns and large outdoor spaces we can welcome up to 300 guests. Our production team can transform any space with staging, draping, lighting and custom builds, and we always plan a wet-weather option.
A wedding you can taste
Your guests do not just see the vineyard; they taste it. Our food and beverage team builds menus and menus built around the estate’s coffee, cacao and chocolate.
Wedding venue capacity at a glance
SPACE
CAPACITY
Festival Hall
150 Seated. Up to 200 for reception. Up to 400 standing.
Lawns and outdoor areas
Up to 300 guests
Vineyard and garden ceremony
From 12 guests
Overnight on the estate
64 guests: 38 in vineyard villas, 26 in farm suites
Our Wedding Planning Services
Every couple needs a different level of help. Our wedding planning services are built around you, whether you want us to handle everything or just the day itself.
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FULL WEDDING PLANNING
Our complete, end-to-end service for couples who want a planner by their side from day one. Includes:
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Concept, theme and design development
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Budget planning and tracking
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Venue layout, floor plans and seating plans
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Menu design, tastings and beverage programme
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Décor, florals, styling and custom production
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Invitations, stationery and signage design
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Entertainment, music, photography and videography coordination
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Guest accommodation, transport and welcome events
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Full run-of-show and wedding-day coordination
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PARTIAL Wedding Planning
For couples who have started planning and want expert support to bring it together. We step in where you need us: design, suppliers, logistics or the final months of detail.
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Wedding DAY COORDINATION
Our day coordinators take over in the final weeks, confirm every detail, run the rehearsal and manage the day, so you and your families can simply enjoy it.
BEYOND PLANNING
Every couple needs a different level of help. Our wedding planning services are built around you, whether you want us to handle everything or just the day itself.
FOOD AND DRINK
Wedding Food and Drink from a REAL Restaurant Team
Food and drink are what guests remember most, and it is where Skugga stands apart from other wedding planners in Thailand. We run restaurants, an artisan bakery and a chocolate workshop every day, so your wedding menu is created by a working hospitality team, not an outside caterer.
Michelin-level chefs
Design and cook fine-dining menus, from plated dinners to sharing feasts and live stations.
Food and beverage consultants
Guide your menu, service style, dietary needs and drinks budget.
Mixologists
Create signature cocktails named for you, plus welcome drinks and late-night bars.
Estate wine, coffee and chocolate
Carbonic maceration coffee and bean-to-bar chocolate from Skugga Estate Farm bring a local story to every course.
Menu tastings
So you can try, refine and approve every dish before the day.
We cater for all dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, halal-friendly, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus, and can blend Thai, Chinese, Western and fusion cuisine for international families.
Wedding Design, Production and In-House Facilities
FOOD AND DRINK
A beautiful wedding needs more than ideas; it needs the people and equipment to build them. Our in-house design and production team turns your vision into something real, on our own estate.
Design and décor
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Wedding concept, colour palette and mood boards
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Florals, table styling and ceremony design
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Graphic design for invitations, menus, signage, seating charts and welcome packs
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Architectural input for custom layouts and one-of-a-kind ceremony spaces
Stage, lighting and sound
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Custom-built stages, arches, backdrops and installations by our production crew
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Professional sound systems for ceremonies, speeches, live bands and DJs
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Event lighting design, from soft festoon lighting in the vines to full dance-floor production
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Technical crew on hand throughout your event
Facilities on the estate
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Indoor event hall seating around 150 guests
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Lawns and outdoor areas for celebrations of up to 300 guests
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Outdoor vineyard and garden ceremony sites
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Restaurants, bars, bakery and chocolate workshop
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On-site accommodation for up to 64 guests in vineyard villas and farm suites
Because these facilities are ours, there are no surprise hire fees or strangers setting up on the day. The same team designs, builds, runs and packs down your wedding.
What a Three-Day Wedding Weekend at Skugga Looks Like
Every wedding is planned to order. This is one way couples use the estate when guests fly in for the weekend.
DAY ONE
Arrive and welcome
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Airport transfers and check-in to vineyard villas and farm suites
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Welcome drinks and a vineyard sunset party
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Relaxed welcome dinner
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DAY TWO
THE WEDDING DAY
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Morning farm tours or chocolate-making for guests
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Golden-hour ceremony among the vines
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Cocktails in the garden, dinner & dancing in the Festival Hall
DAY THREE
BRUNCH AND FAREWELL
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Morning-after brunch from our artisan bakery
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Gin and chocolate pairing
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Departures and airport transfers
How Our Wedding Planning Process Works
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ENQUIRY & CONSULTATION
Tell us your date, guest numbers and dream wedding. We will arrange a video call or estate visit.
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PROPOSAL
We send a tailored proposal covering venue, food and drink, décor, production and accommodation.
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DESIGN & PLANNING
Your planner builds your timeline, budget, design concept and guest plan with you.
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TASTING & FINAL DETAILS
Menu tastings, décor sign-off, seating plans and run-of-show.
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YOUR WEDDING WEEKEND
Our planners, coordinators, chefs, bar team and crew deliver every moment while you relax and enjoy it.
Wedding Seasons in Chiang Mai
November to February
Cool season. Cool, dry weather and the most popular time for weddings. Book 12 to 18 months ahead.
MARCH TO MAY
Hot season. Warmer days suit evening ceremonies and indoor receptions in the Festival Hall.
JUNE TO OCTOBER
Green season. Lush scenery and occasional rain. We plan an all-weather backup for every outdoor wedding.
Wedding Planning in Thailand: Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer full wedding planning, or are you only a venue?
We are a full-service wedding planner. Our planners manage every part of your wedding, and our in-house chefs, mixologists, decorators and production crew deliver it, all on our own estate.
Can you plan a destination wedding in Thailand if we live overseas?
Yes. Many of our couples plan remotely from cities such as Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and London. We work through video calls and a shared online planning space, and we help with guest travel and accommodation.
We live in Shanghai. Why plan our wedding in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is easy to reach from Shanghai, offers excellent value compared with a large-city wedding, and gives your guests a memorable holiday. A vineyard setting in the mountains is something few destinations in Asia can offer.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in Chiang Mai?
November to February brings cool, dry weather and is the most popular season. March to May is warmer, and June to October is the green season, with lush scenery and occasional rain. We plan an all-weather backup for every outdoor wedding.
How many guests can you host?
We host weddings from 12 guests, and most weddings welcome 80 to 120. Our Festival Hall seats 150, takes up to 200 for a full reception and up to 400 standing.
How far ahead should we book our wedding?
Couples usually book 12 to 18 months ahead, especially for the cool season from November to February.
Where is Skugga Estate?
Skugga Estate is in the Mae On valley, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Weddings take place at Skugga Estate Vineyard, Ban Sahakon 1, No. 81/2, Ban Sahakon Subdistrict, Mae On District, Chiang Mai 50130.
Can our guests stay at the venue?
Yes. Up to 64 guests can stay on site: 38 in the vineyard villas and 26 in the farm suites. Our team manages room allocation for you.
Can you create a menu for Chinese, Thai and Western guests?
Yes. Our chefs create menus that blend Thai, Chinese, Western and fusion cuisine, and cater for all dietary needs.
Can we turn our wedding into a weekend for our guests?
Yes. Many couples plan two or three days on the estate, with welcome drinks in the vineyard, farm tours, chocolate-making, gin and chocolate pairing and a morning-after brunch around the ceremony and reception.
Can we hold a legal wedding ceremony in Thailand?
Many couples hold a legal registration at home and a symbolic ceremony with us. We can explain the options for registering a marriage in Thailand and help with a traditional Thai ceremony if you would like one.
Start Planning Your Thailand Wedding with Skugga Estate
From an intimate vineyard ceremony to a three-day destination celebration for your whole family, our team plans it, cooks it, pours it, builds it and runs it, so you can simply be there.
Tell us about your wedding and a member of our planning team will be in touch within 24 hours.
WEDDING GUIDES
SKUGGA JOURNAL
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BEST SEASON FOR A VINEYARD WEDDING IN CHIANG MAI
Month-by-month weather, light and mood across the year.
ELOPEMENT IN THAILAND AT A VINEYARD
The legal process, costs and how a private vineyard wedding day runs.
DESTINATION WEDDING IN THAILAND FROM UK
The legal process, costs and how a private vineyard wedding day runs.
How Our Wedding Planning Process Works
FROM DAY ONE
FULL WEDDING PLANNING
A planner by your side from the first idea, covering:
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Concept, theme and design
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Budget planning and tracking
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Layout, floor plans and seating
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Menus, tastings and drinks
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Décor, florals and custom production
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Stationery and signage
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Music, photography and videography coordination
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Guest accommodation, transport and welcome events
ALREADY STARTED
Partial wedding planning
For couples who have begun planning and want expert support. We step in where you need us: design, suppliers, logistics or the final months.
PLANNED IT YOURSELVES
Wedding day coordination
Our coordinators take over in the final weeks, confirm every detail, run the rehearsal and manage the day, so you and your families can be present.
ENQUIRY
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Send your date, guest numbers and ideas. We arrange a video call or an estate visit.
FINAL DETAILS
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A ceremonial cacao gathering
THE WEDDING
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A morning-after brunch from The Roll Bar