01of 11’A Fusion of Thai and Western Culture'@great_estLysacek’s wedding to Bodiratnangkura, a real estate developer and member of one of Thailand’s most notable families, spanned several days. They married at 12:12 on Dec. 12 in a Buddhist ceremony and then, on Dec. 14, they celebrated with some 300 friends and family in a Western-style reception. Among the guests were various Thai deputy prime ministers, foreign ambassadors, dignitaries and Thai royals.“We didn’t just want to welcome our guests to Thailand but give them a unique experience here in Bangkok,” says Bodiratnangkura, 41. “We wanted our guests to be immersed in Thai culture, music and cuisine. Our lives will always be a fusion of Thai and Western culture, which has been a major consideration in the planning of our wedding.”
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‘A Fusion of Thai and Western Culture’
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Lysacek’s wedding to Bodiratnangkura, a real estate developer and member of one of Thailand’s most notable families, spanned several days. They married at 12:12 on Dec. 12 in a Buddhist ceremony and then, on Dec. 14, they celebrated with some 300 friends and family in a Western-style reception. Among the guests were various Thai deputy prime ministers, foreign ambassadors, dignitaries and Thai royals.
“We didn’t just want to welcome our guests to Thailand but give them a unique experience here in Bangkok,” says Bodiratnangkura, 41. “We wanted our guests to be immersed in Thai culture, music and cuisine. Our lives will always be a fusion of Thai and Western culture, which has been a major consideration in the planning of our wedding.”
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‘Love at First Sight’
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About 70 guests attended Dec. 12’s wedding ceremony.
Both rings were inscribed with 12.12 — the exact time they wed.
“It was love at first sight,” says Lysacek, 34.
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‘I Want to Spend Every Day with Her’
Days before his marriage, Lysacek said he didn’t “feel nervous or anxious at all.” Why would he?
“I’m 100 percent sure that Dang is the right woman for me,” he said. “And hopefully I can be the right man for her always. But I know that I love her and that I want to spend every day with her.”
Heproposed to her in Miamion April 1: her birthday.
04of 11What She Looked Forward to Most@vinbuddy"In Thai culture, our elders give us each a blessing, something like reciting vows to us, which will be so emotional for me," Bodiratnangkura (seen here with her parents) told PEOPLE ahead of the wedding. “The Western tradition of the ring exchange is so romantic, but the moment that I look forward to most is kissing my husband and knowing that we’re truly united as one forever.”
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What She Looked Forward to Most
“In Thai culture, our elders give us each a blessing, something like reciting vows to us, which will be so emotional for me,” Bodiratnangkura (seen here with her parents) told PEOPLE ahead of the wedding. “The Western tradition of the ring exchange is so romantic, but the moment that I look forward to most is kissing my husband and knowing that we’re truly united as one forever.”
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What They Wore
The wedding and reception were fashionable affairs.
06of 11The Guest ListTessa Virtue/InstagramIn attendance at the festivities, which included a rehearsal luncheon a day before the reception, was a cross-section of the couple’s mixing worlds. About 70 people were in attendance at Thursday’s wedding, with 120 at the rehearsal luncheon and 300 for Saturday’s large party.For Lysacek cameTessa Virtue, a fellow Olympic medalist in figure skating (seen here withVogue Japan’s Mayumi Nakamura), and Frank Carroll, his longtime coach.Ralph Lauren, a mentor, was unable to travel because of a prior holiday engagement but the custom tuxes he designed for Lysacek were a thrill in his stead.And for Bodiratnangkura came a lot of people. She is a great-granddaughter of Nai Lert, one of the most important businessmen in Thailand’s history, who made his fortune in part on importing ice and buses to the country and whose family still runs the real estate and hospitality business that bears his name.
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The Guest List
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In attendance at the festivities, which included a rehearsal luncheon a day before the reception, was a cross-section of the couple’s mixing worlds. About 70 people were in attendance at Thursday’s wedding, with 120 at the rehearsal luncheon and 300 for Saturday’s large party.
For Lysacek cameTessa Virtue, a fellow Olympic medalist in figure skating (seen here withVogue Japan’s Mayumi Nakamura), and Frank Carroll, his longtime coach.
Ralph Lauren, a mentor, was unable to travel because of a prior holiday engagement but the custom tuxes he designed for Lysacek were a thrill in his stead.
And for Bodiratnangkura came a lot of people. She is a great-granddaughter of Nai Lert, one of the most important businessmen in Thailand’s history, who made his fortune in part on importing ice and buses to the country and whose family still runs the real estate and hospitality business that bears his name.
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The Decor
Featured at Saturday’s reception: a gallery covered in white flowers and, in the dining room, “a giant white flower tree in the center,” Lysacek says, “and an LED video projected on the ceiling which progresses from the stages of sunset to the night sky.”
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The Food & Party
The reception menu included filet mignon Rossini and sea bass filet, angel hair with light truffle cream and Osetra caviar, purée of cauliflower and artichoke and many desserts, Lysacek says. (He means it: There was an entire dessert room with 70-plus options.)
The party’s ice palace theme was a nod to Lysacek’s skating success. It was held at a deco glass house within Nai Lert Park.
09of 11The Revelry@great_estThe night’s entertainment included “an orchestra of hand-picked musicians” and “five young Thai opera singers,” plus a DJ, John Bellone, for the dancing, Lysacek says.The receptions’s decorations were overseen Sakchai Guy, according to the couple.
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The Revelry
The night’s entertainment included “an orchestra of hand-picked musicians” and “five young Thai opera singers,” plus a DJ, John Bellone, for the dancing, Lysacek says.
The receptions’s decorations were overseen Sakchai Guy, according to the couple.
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The Happy Couple
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The Start of Forever
In the new year, they look forward to “nesting,” Bodiratnangkura says.
“I can’t wait to see her dress. I can’t wait to see her smile,” Lysacek told PEOPLE before the wedding. “I want to make sure that I remember everything about that day.”
source: people.com
