Come celebrate love with us!
Where: Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
When: December 20, 2023
SCHEDULE
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Family Dinner
Location: Restaurant TBD
Gathering for the families of the bride and groom pre-wedding.
07:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Khmer Buddhist Wedding Ceremonies
Location: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Jewish Wedding Blessing
Location: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
05:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Wedding Banquet
Location: Raffles Hotel Le Royal
Celebration!
FAQS for VISITING CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh is a small city but very welcoming to overseas visitors.
Do I need to get a visa to visit Cambodia?
Most travelers don't need to apply for a visa from an embassy or consulate. E-visas can be obtained at this Website (https://www.evisa.gov.kh/) or from a travel agent in advance of the trip.
You can even get a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh Airport (takes about 20-25 minutes). For the latter, you need to bring two passport photos with you and USD $30 in cash.
You can even get a visa on arrival at Phnom Penh Airport (takes about 20-25 minutes). For the latter, you need to bring two passport photos with you and USD $30 in cash.
Do I need any special vaccinations to visit Cambodia?
Proof of COVID vaccination is no longer required at time of writing. No other vaccinations are required by the host country. Your doctor may have suggestions for travel to tropical countries generally.
Is it difficult to get around using English in Phnom Penh?
Not at all. Local people mostly speak basic English … at least well enough to answer basic questions and provide assistance with shopping, restaurant and transport services (solving common, basic problems). The local language, however, is Khmer or Cambodian.
What currency is generally used in Cambodia?
Strangely, US dollars are widely used everywhere in Phnom Penh, for all kinds of payments. You can even withdraw US dollars from ATMs in Cambodia. The local currency is the Riel. It’s pretty common to pay for something in US dollar bills and receive change in Riel or a mixture of dollars and Riel. Credit cards are accepted in large businesses but not in smaller, family-owned businesses.
How complicated is it to find things to eat?
Phnom Penh is a very international city when it comes to dining out. All world cuisines are readily available: French and Italian bistros, American fast-food chains, and barista coffee shops are all over the place in the central areas. The local cuisine should be sampled of course (Anthony Bourdain was a big fan!), but food from neighboring Asian countries is also easily available – great quality Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean too. There are even craft beer pubs.
Is it hard to use my mobile phone or get online in Phnom Penh?
Cambodia's 3G and 4G networks work well and are pretty affordable.
As a cheaper alternative to roaming charges, you can get a one-week local SIM card with a local number for your phone for only USD $5 ... with unlimited data (or close to it). These are offered at the airport arrivals hall but also in mobile operator shops scattered throughout the city. You need to have your passport with you to get a SIM card.
Apart from that, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants often offer free Wi-Fi.
As a cheaper alternative to roaming charges, you can get a one-week local SIM card with a local number for your phone for only USD $5 ... with unlimited data (or close to it). These are offered at the airport arrivals hall but also in mobile operator shops scattered throughout the city. You need to have your passport with you to get a SIM card.
Apart from that, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants often offer free Wi-Fi.
Is it complicated to get around once I'm there?
Phnom Penh is not a large city (2.2 million people) and quite easy to get around. Taxis can be easily, cheaply and conveniently booked using the Grab mobile app (similar to Uber). These are fixed-price rides.
However, you can also flag a taxi or 3-wheel minicab called a Tuk-Tuk on the street quite easily, too. There are drivers hunting for customers most of the time on main streets. For these, it's recommended to ask the price and agree on it before getting in. Rides within central Phnom Penh usually run USD $2 to $3.
However, you can also flag a taxi or 3-wheel minicab called a Tuk-Tuk on the street quite easily, too. There are drivers hunting for customers most of the time on main streets. For these, it's recommended to ask the price and agree on it before getting in. Rides within central Phnom Penh usually run USD $2 to $3.
SUGGESTED HOTELS in PHNOM PENH
We have guest rates at Raffles Hotel Le Royal, but here are some more affordable options near the wedding venue, in order of budget. These can be booked online, using the likes of Agoda.com or Booking.com.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pnhcy-courtyard-phnom-penh/rooms/
Read Morehttp://www.patio-hotel.com/
Read Morehttps://www.sunwayhotels.com/sunway-phnompenh
Read MoreAngkor Wat GROUP TOUR
Join us to visit the world-famous 13th-century temple ruins while in the country!
Wedding guests are invited to join a group tour with the bride and groom, to visit the Angkor temples, following the celebrations.
The 3 day, 2 night package (December 21-23) will include private round-trip bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap for our group, hotel accommodations with breakfast, English-speaking guides, entry fees for the sites, and drinking water. Lunches and dinners will be paid separately.
Highlights of the tour:
- Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, and Angkor Thom temples
- The Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King
- A boat tour of Tonle Sap Lake, to see stilted and floating villages
(For those interested in a closer look, a 5 day, 4 night version is also available as an option, at $578 and $650 per person, respectively.)
Cost options:
- $326 per person for 4-star hotel or boutique hotel,
- $376 per person for 5-star hotel.
RSVP to us or contact our tour organizer to book your place by Nov. 21st.
Ms. Loy Chetana
Radiance Travel & Tours
Email: siemreaptransport@gmail.com
Whatsapp : +855 12648807 (Cambodia) / + 639777574075 ( Philippines)
Viber: + 639777574075 (Philippines).
(Loy can also provide you more details on the tour package!)
BOOKING DETAILS: Advance payment can be made ...
- or by bank wire transfer to:
- ABA (Advanced Bank of Asia Ltd.)
- Bank SWIFT Code: ABAAKHPP
- Beneficiary Account Name: Loy Chetana
- Beneficiary Account Number: 000123441
- Bank Address: 148 Preah Sihanouk Blvd (274), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
(Should your bank require the SWIFT code of an intermediary bank, kindly use: Standard Chartered Bank, New York, SWIFT Code: SCBLUS33).
Supporting Cast
Maid of Honor:
Yvonne Salem, friend of the bride.
Bridesmaids:
Pichdavy Ros, classmate of the bride.
Eléonore Guerre, friend of the bride.
Best Man:
Robert Graham, university classmate of the groom.
Groomsmen:
Sovatanak Phal, half brother of the bride,
Christiaan Virant, former colleague of the groom.
Officiant (for Jewish Blessings):
David Block, brother-in-law of the groom.
Yvonne Salem, friend of the bride.
Bridesmaids:
Pichdavy Ros, classmate of the bride.
Eléonore Guerre, friend of the bride.
Best Man:
Robert Graham, university classmate of the groom.
Groomsmen:
Sovatanak Phal, half brother of the bride,
Christiaan Virant, former colleague of the groom.
Officiant (for Jewish Blessings):
David Block, brother-in-law of the groom.
RSVP
(if you haven't already or need to update us on your status)
GIFTS
We won't have a gift registry -- apologies! For this wedding, we are following the local Cambodian custom of accepting gifts of cash. (Physical gifts for the home would actually present logistical problems, since we live in the Philippines currently.)
Apart from the costs of our celebrations, gift funds will be used toward owning our own home.
Note: It is a gift in itself for someone to travel from afar to Cambodia to join the event, in our view.
For those of you who want to give digitally, here are options:
Apart from the costs of our celebrations, gift funds will be used toward owning our own home.
Note: It is a gift in itself for someone to travel from afar to Cambodia to join the event, in our view.
For those of you who want to give digitally, here are options:
- In US/overseas:
Paypal or Zelle to: habolande@gmail.com - In Cambodia, bank transfer to:
ABA Bank account number: 012556632
Account owner: Sovanroth Kang
