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Robin + Ashlea
Wedding Vow Renewal
Monday, 16 December, 2024 @ 17:00hrs
Rayavadee
214 Ao Nang, อำเภอ เมือง Krabi 81000, Thailand
'THE SECRET TO A GOOD MARRIAGE IS TO BE A LITTLE DEAF' - RUTH BADER GINSBERG
The Mackin-Burkes love a celebration.
When we got married in 2010 we had a very small and beautiful ceremony in Thailand. We had always said we'd come back to London and have a party with all our friends and family. We never did. We zipped off two weeks later and moved our life to Los Angeles for the bright lights of Hollywood, which was always the best decision.
We then said 'we will have a 7 year itch hitch' party - but again, we never did. We were deep in IVF after IVF, and so our focus was starting a family. Then we said 'let's have it at 10 years', we never did. Then covid, and then like - ermmm, a few nightmare years.
But here we are - at 15 years. Lets do it.
We are so lucky to have made beautiful new friends, and strengthened old lifelong friendships - so why not celebrate with you all again.
TIMELINE FOR THE CELEBRATION
17:00 - GUESTS GATHER AT THE COCONUT LAWN AT RAYAVADEE. COCKTAILS WILL BE SERVED
17:30 - CEREMONY BEGINS
18:00 - CEREMONY ENDS AND GUESTS MOVE TO KRUA PHRANANGS DECK FOR SUNSET COCKTAILS AND HORS D'OEUVRES
19:00 - GUESTS MOVE BEACHSIDE FOR SPECIAL DINNER
20:45 - MOVE TO THE GROTTO AND DANCING AND PARTY BEGINS
00:00 - BOATS BACK TO AO NANG AND PARTY ENDS
THINGS TO DO IN KRABI
PHI PHI ISLAND DISCOVERY
Enchanting Phi Phi Island's dramatic cliffs, emerald green waters and white sand beaches make it all you would expect from a world-renowned island destination and more. Phi Phi is made up of two separate islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. A nature lover's paradise, the islands' heady mix of lush green foliage, hidden caves and coral reefs teeming with fish offer unparalleled beauty in the Andaman.
Spend the day cruising the area. Swim, snorkel and relax on beautiful Bamboo Island with a picnic.
PHANG NGA BAY ADVENTURE
Phang Nga Bay's otherworldly seascape was formed over thousands of years by the shifting of plates deep in the earth. Today the bay's limestone cliffs and islands, weathered by the elements, appear to melt into strange shapes that invite you to dream of a time long ago when locals believe that mythical creatures inhabited the area alongside legendary pirates and princesses.
Cruise the bay and explore a cave and mangrove forest by sea kayak. Pay an afternoon visit to stunning Hong Island, where you can swim, picnic and relax on the beach.
HONG ISLAND
Located to the west of Railay Bay and beautiful Phang Nga Bay, Hong Island's dramatic beauty makes it a memorable destination and the perfect place to wile away the hours surrounded by soaring limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, sandy beaches and hidden coves.
At the centre of Hong Island is a large open cavern which can be entered and explored only when the tide is above a certain level. The result of thousands of years of erosion, this unique feature inspired the island's name as 'Hong' in Thai means 'room' or 'cavern'. Enjoy a picnic lunch, read, swim and explore the lagoon.
KLONG THOM EMERALD POOL & HOT SPRING
Krabi's Klong Thom District takes its name from the picturesque stream which flows through the area's lowland wildlife forest. Famous for the healing water of its natural hot springs and its emerald-coloured pool surrounded by lush forest paths, Klong Thom is a lovely place to explore for those who enjoy communing with nature.
After a short boat trip from the Railay to the pier, you'll drive about 40 minutes to Klong Thom District where you can enjoy its beautiful natural scenery. Afterwards wind up the trip with a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant.
ELEPHANT HOUSE SANCTUARY
Offers the chance to walk beside elephants in the forest, mud spa, elephant bathing and feeding them. Sometimes you can learn how to cook the herbal medicine for elephants. Visitor can observe the elephants from a distance for most of the time. This place offers the elephants a complete sanctuary and allows them to live in their natural habitat. They do not ride them, no activity show, no tricks or painting, they are a genuine elephant welfare center in Krabi.
THAI COOKING CLASS
Thai cooking uses a wide range of exotic herbs and aromatic spices which boast healing properties that make Thai food not only delicious to eat but good for you as well. Did you know for example that chillies are rich in vitamin C and anti-oxidants and are thought to aid digestion while the creamy- yellow stalks of lemongrass relieve stress and tension and are also effective in fighting the common cold? Kaffir lime and its dark-green leaves add zest to a number of popular curries and are also used in traditional shampoos and in cleansing skin ointments while galangal, a rhizome used in soups and curries is added to drinks to soothe sore throats and cure stomach aches.
HOP AROUND
Phi Phi, Thailand - 45 min boat. Relaxed island, no cars.
Bangkok, Thailand - 45 min flight. Excellent city, so much culture.
Hua Hin, Thailand - 45 min flight to Bangkok then 3.5 hour taxi. It’s where the locals go to vacation, the beaches aren’t great but the food and hotels are incredible.
Koh Samui, Thailand - boat ride. Where the next White Lotus will be filmed. Beautiful beaches and great hotels.
Racha Island, Thailand - boat transfer through Phuket. If you want nothing to do but relax then go here!
Siem Reap, Cambodia - honestly try and make it here if you can. It’s worth it. Great street food, culture, relaxed but fun and great hotels.
Sinhoukville, Cambodia - beautiful beaches, great food and relaxing
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - Busy, so many motorbikes, a lot of smog, but if you are after history and super busy then go here.
Hanoi, Vietnam - excellent ancient city, but will be cold at this time of year.
Singapore - good stop before or after to get over the jet lag and get ready for the heat or…. Shopping and the night zoo.
HELP ME,
IT’S MY FIRST TIME IN THAILAND…
Fear not friends, you’re about to hit what will be your new fave place in the world.
The people are friendly, the weather is perfectly humid, the beaches are wonderfully crystal clear and the food - well, the food - wow!
But you might have some questions - so here are some little travel tips…
VISAS:
Thailand - Most people can get visas on demand for up to 90 days, but it really depends on your citizenship. Best to check with your countries embassy online.
Cambodia and Vietnam - You will likely need a visa, you can apply on their websites and it is all done digitally.
IMMUNISATIONS:
Depending on what you’ve had already you may need at least Typhoid (because of the water), perhaps one or two others. But check with your doctor. Each person is different based on what they’ve already had and what areas they are traveling to.
POWER ADAPTERS:
You will very likely need one or two. You can get these from Amazon. Your hairdryer is likely to be a different voltage so be careful if bringing that.
CASH:
Thailand works a lot with cash, so always have some THB on you. There are cash machines, and people take cards, but honestly - bring cash with you everywhere as Tuk Tuks, long tail boats, street vendors etc will only accept cash.
GET AROUND:
Taxis - be sure they start their meter when you get in otherwise they just charge you a bunch more.
Tuk Tuks - always haggle. The first price is never the real price. They take cash only.
Overnight buses - be careful with these because there have been a lot of robberies mid-journey.
Boats - always haggle. Like the Tuk Tuks - the first price is never the real one.
Airport transfers - go to a legit taxi station, don’t just take a random from the arrivals hall.
PHARMACIES:
There are many pharmacies that also give medical advice for less severe issues. They are everywhere. You will be fine.
Bring copies of your prescriptions if you are bringing medicine through customs. Or online verification of the order from your doctor.
In this section - also - don’t drink ice or water. Brush your teeth with bottled water.
HOSPITALS:
There is an international hospital in Phuket and Bangkok that are at International Standards.
Random, but dentists are in demand in Thailand - cheap dental work thats good quality. But do your research.
CONCIERGE:
Use your concierge for anything you need - recommendations for massage places, getting transport, cash withdrawals etc. They use above board companies and will be the best resource you have when you are there. They are all very very connected to making your trip the best possible experience.
BAGGAGE:
Try to travel with carry on. The internal airlines are not amazing with baggage and tracking, so you might just want to bring carry on and utilize the laundry services most hotels offer. It’s inexpensive and also will save you money on the baggage fees for airlines.
INTERNET:
Most hotels and restaurants etc will have an internet connection. Use wifi as much as you can. You can generally get it pretty much everywhere in Thailand - besides ultra remote spots.
**We will start a WhatsApp closer to the time so everyone can connect. And send each other pictures of Ron on the beach.
BIG FRIEND ENERGY
Figured that as people are coming from everywhere - LA, London, Australia etc, then you need some details about everyone so you can all ‘aquaint' ahead of time (I know you will all research, I mean - we are all human and there’s nothing wrong with stalking people before you meet them and knowing how they spent their summer holidays in 1997 etc). Is there? Maybe?
Here is a list (in alphabetical order - y’know, for the politics of who is ahead of others), a list of who is coming (their instas so you can stalk, follow, judge etc), and a couple of little thoughts on everyone. Some harsher than others. Like Oli Banham -cause he deserves a roasting.
ALLY MCCRAE
Lives in: Glasgow, Scotland
Describe in three words: Pure dead brilliant
Fun fact: The man talked for a living, but with that Scottish accent you can't understand a word he says
Most likely to: Be the tallest man in the room. Always.
AMY CHOZICK
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Gets shit done
Fun fact: She’s been called on her cellphone by Obama…. And Trump
Most likely to: Have met (and be liked by) everyone on Day 1
ANDREW WALKER
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Wonderfully mannered Canadian
Fun fact: His kids school principal has a crush on him
Most likely to: Skinny-dip
AMBER GOOSE
Lives in: LONDON, UK
Describe in three words: HAPPY CHEESE ENTHUSIAST
Fun fact: SHE HEADHUNTS - NEW WORK RECRUITS, AND CUTE MEN
Most likely to: TELL YOU HER REAL NAME IS NOT GOOSE
ANDREW WITZENFELD
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: What a hunk
Fun fact: He is literally one of Poppy and Dylans favorite people
Most likely to: be around when Ashlea does something stupid
AZZI KASHANI
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Superhuman superhuman superhuman
Fun fact: She went to Beverly Hills High - but was she Brenda or Kelly?
Most likely to: Have a cousin nearby. She is literally cousins with everyone in LA
BABS MACKIN
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: Out of control
Fun fact: She dates different workmen to get her house fixed one step at a time - plumber, electrician, whitegoods
Most likely to: Make out with the bartender
BRIAN MENDOZA
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Devilishly handsome American
Fun fact: Loves pink
Most likely to: Be scaling one of the limestone rocks.
CASSANDRA WALKER
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Playful, smoke-show
Fun fact: She used to be a ballerina
Most likely to: Be asked if she plays Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy
CLAY CHEEK
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: resourceful, smiley, sweet
Fun fact: well travelled and he used to set up military bases
Most likely to: be able to tick off the most countries out of anyone
CRAIG ROYLE
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Oh My God
Fun fact: He told us once that he wanted to be the star of his wedding (not his wife) and come in on a white horse
Most likely to: Have a dance-off with Vanessa Towell
dan ULiel
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: hot dad dan
Fun fact: HE CAN MAKE HIS HAIR MOVE. ASK HIM TO SHOW YOU.
Most likely to: be mistaken for an Australian.
EVIE RANSCOMBE
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: G'wan the Arsenal
Fun fact: She is everyones secret crush
Most likely to: Be dealing with pop star BS while gaining a tan
GALINA PARIKH
Lives in: San Francisco, California
Describe in three words: Russian. Loathes Putin.
Fun fact: Her boss is Mark Zuckerberg, and apparently he is NOT a prick?
Most likely to: Be catching up on the latest NFL game
GEMMA STONE
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Abso-lutely-fantastic
Fun fact: Where do we start?
Most likely to: Show you the picture of her humping Stephen Hawkings at the work Christmas party at Madame Tussauds
@ NO INSTA
GONZALO DUARTE
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: An incredible cook (yes chef)
Fun fact: He speaks three languages (CIA, is anyone else thinking it?)
Most likely to: Try and out-chef the chef
GUY HELLIER
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: Literally always smiling
Fun fact: Guy coined the term Quiet Luxury. He is incredibly chic.
Most likely to: Win a wine tasting challenge of knowledge
GUY tristram
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: from up nooooooorfff
Fun fact: has an unhealthy love for cher
Most likely to: most likely to know every word of every 90's r+B tune
GUILLERMO RAMOS
Lives in: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Describe in three words: MASTER OF EVERYTHING
Fun fact: ONE OF THOSE REALLY ANNOYING PEOPLE WHO IS GOOD AT EVERYTHING HE DOES
Most likely to: MAKE A JUDGEMENT ON THE PLAYLIST
HAMISH HARRIS
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Total British Lad
Fun fact: Stevie Wonder sang happy birthday to him at his First birthday party
Most likely to: Be able to give you tips on the next new tech explosion
@ NO INSTA
HAYDEN MACKIN
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: Massive Souths fan
Fun fact: Hayden was born at home and delivered by his big brother and sister
Most likely to: Jump on the dancefloor and prove Australians really can breakdance!
HAYLEY WESTENRA
Lives in: Auckland, New Zealand
Describe in three words: Warm hearted megababe
Fun fact: She has sung in 14 languages
Most likely to: Be your new fave New Zealander
HEATHER MCCRAE
Lives in: Leeds, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Pint sized legend
Fun fact: She had never seen the OC so she made a cracking podcast where she watched it for the first time (20 years after it was made) and gave her thought on it. She made Seth and Summer cool again.
Most likely to: Get the party started - she’s Scottish after all
IONE COE
Lives in: Darwin, Australia
Describe in three words: Robins favorite person
Fun fact: Tried to woo a former classmate on Facebook by writing ‘fit’ on his profile picture from 4 years ago
Most likely to: Be the most Australian person you have ever met
IULIANA DI DOMINECO
Lives in: SYDNEY, Australia
Describe in three words: GEORGE MICHAEL SUPERFAN
Fun fact: SHE TELLS RICH PEOPLE WHAT THEY SHOULD DO WITH THEIR MONEY WHEN THEY DIE
Most likely to: TALK TO EVERYONE AT THE PARTY
JACK DURMAN
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Master of everything
Fun fact: Once went viral with an illegal drone video of the shard in London
Most likely to: Have the most fashion forward outfit
JACOB PATRICK
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Absolute cool cat
Fun fact: He used to be a dancer. Like a professional dancer. Like an amazing dancer.
Most likely to: Get Ashlea's mum, Babs, heart racing
JAMES BARNES
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: A cat daddy
Fun fact: He trusted a singing chiropractor with his back
Most likely to: Rip out those ‘guns + 10 pack' on the beach
JANINE POLLARD
Lives in: BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA
Describe in three words: ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BONKERS
Fun fact: SHE ONCE GOT SNITCHED ON BY A BUNCH OF NUNS FOR HAVING A PARTY
Most likely to: BE LOCKED UP IN A THAI JAIL
JESS LAM (LAMMY)
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: A quiet assassin
Fun fact: She knows how to twerk. And well.
Most likely to: Be the smartest person in the room
JONATHAN SIMKHAI
Lives in: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Describe in three words: FREE AND BREEZY
Fun fact: HIS BROTHER INVENTED GRINDER
Most likely to: SPOT A FAKE BAG IF YOU BUY ONE IN BANGKOK ON YOUR WAY TO KRABI
JONO MCLEOD
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Best planner ever
Fun fact: Jono finally tamed the untamable, Gemma Stone
Most likely to: Give you crypto advice (and we suggest you take it!!)
KATE PICKLE
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Sassy AF
Fun fact: Her mother in law said upon meeting her that they had had an affair in WW2 in a past life
Most likely to: Be everyones fave person on a group chat
KATE SWEET
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: British girl wonder
Fun fact: She is besties with every contractor in LA
Most likely to: Keep calm under pressure
KATHRYN BROWNE
Lives in: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Describe in three words: PINT-SIZED POCKET ROCKET
Fun fact: SHE IS A BETTER POLE DANCER THAN J-LO
Most likely to: BE MISTAKEN FOR KYLIE MINOGUE
LALI PARIKH
Lives in: San Francisco, California
Describe in three words: Proper wheeler dealer
Fun fact: If Larry David passes away, then Lali David will step in
Most likely to: Get into an awkward situation with you
LASSE SIEGISMUND
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Happiest human ever
Fun fact: He had multiple snakes in his Hollywood garden
Most likely to: Be the one to rap at karaoke (he used to be Denmarks number 1 rapper)
LINDSEY CHILDS
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Makes everything pretty
Fun fact: She declined a ******** with Elon Musk
Most likely to: Be the calming person we all need
LISA AMIES-JONES
Lives in: Gold Coast, Australia
Describe in three words: Selling Sunset Queen
Fun fact: Nobody has ever in the history of EVER said as many words as Lisa AJ in one minute
Most likely to: Be everyones new best friend
MERIEM ROMEO
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: NON STOP ENERGY
Fun fact: SHE THROWS DINNER PARTIES TO CELEBRATE EVERYTHING - AND WE LOVE THAT!
Most likely to: BE THE ONE PERSON ABLE TO WALK IN SKY HIGH HEELS ON ANY SURFACE INCLUDING THE SAND
NATHAN PRICE
Lives in: Gold Coast, Australia
Describe in three words: Surfing wild man
Fun fact: He has 6 toes on one foot
Most likely to: Get up for a morning swim
NATALIE CAMPBELL
Lives in: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Describe in three words: RIGHT PROPER LONDONER
Fun fact: SHE HAS GONE FROM BEING A LINGERIE DESIGNER TO NOW A HUMAN RIGHTS BARRISTER - SHE CATERS FOR US ALL
Most likely to: GO FOR A RUN ALONG THE BEACH
NIKKI MACKIN
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: Pint sized princess
Fun fact: She is essentially the Kardashians of Sydney - 5 sisters and 1 brother
Most likely to: Be heard from the other side of Thailand - she's noisy (and we love it!)
OLI BANHAM-CARTER
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Asshole, wanker, c***
Fun fact: A real life ginger
Most likely to: Tell you if your boob is hanging out of your dress
OLIVER WILSON
Lives in: Manchester, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: So much fun
Fun fact: Is the most successful person we have ever met. He is literally top class in everything he does.
Most likely to: Have his shirt buttoned down at least 6 buttons
REBECCA KNOX
Lives in: Sydney, Australia
Describe in three words: Other half of Ashbec
Fun fact: She used to be Henry the Octopus in The Wiggles world tour
Most likely to: Be the ring leader of infinite fun
ROBERT P.ENNIS
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Irishman in NY
Fun fact: He failed his drivers test in
London due to ‘undue hesitation'
Most likely to: Not be behind the wheel
ROMINA DIETRICH
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Makes people pretty
Fun fact: Incredible make up artist who is wildly talented
Most likely to: Take the singer home (he is her fiancé)
RON BANHAM-CARTER
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Smoking hot elder
Fun fact: He is Oprah’s full time florist, she’d live a less pretty life without him
Most likely to: Be ‘activated’ when Pony comes on
ROSS SWEET
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: A true Londoner
Fun fact: Has travelled to probably the most countries out of everyone
Most likely to: Assess and health and safety dangers immediately
RUTH ROYLE
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Perfect British humour
Fun fact: She had flamingoes at her wedding in London in 2015
Most likely to: Be cheering on her husband in a dance-off
SARAH LARN
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Purrs when talks
Fun fact: She never ever washes her own hair - she gets it professionally blown out 3x a week
Most likely to: Wear a thong by the pool
SARAH SOLE-HARRIS
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: A stylish lady
Fun fact: She has the most soothing voice you have ever heard
Most likely to: Make your heart explode from all her kind ways
STEPHANIE CAYO
Lives in: Los Angeles, Peru and Madrid
Describe in three words: A saucy Latina
Fun fact: She is secretly a spy and you never know where she is in the world on any given day
Most likely to: Be the last one up partying
STEPHANIE SIGMAN
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Total smoke show
Fun fact: She has slept with Pablo Escobar and James Bond
Most likely to: Suggest we all take a morning boxing class
STEW BROCK
Lives in: London, United Kingdom
Describe in three words: Abso-lutely-magic
Fun fact: Heat Magazine once called him the 'hottest guy in glasses since Ryan Gosling'
Most likely to: Be mistaken as Scottish. He is not.
TJ ALLERS
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: HOTTEST DAD AT SCHOOL
Fun fact: GOT PROPOSED TO DURING A POWER-CUT
Most likely to: BE GIGGLING WITH YOU IN THE CORNER ABOUT SOMETHING WHOLLY INAPPROPRIATE
TIKI ROLIN-FREDERIKSEN
Lives in: Los Angeles, California
Describe in three words: Best name ever
Fun fact: Knows three people that have become millionaires from the lottery
Most likely to: Not let you sleep
@ NO INSTA
TRAVIS MAC
Lives in: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Describe in three words: LAST MAN STANDING
Fun fact: HAS HIS COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENSE
Most likely to: IMPRESS WITH HIS INTERPRETIVE DANCE SKILLS
VANESSA BLACK
Lives in: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Describe in three words: JOYFUL, ENERGETIC, ORGANISED
Fun fact: THEY CREATED THE FILM 'YES DAY' AFTER HER
Most likely to: BE ABLE TO MAKE THE SWANS ON THE BEDS (LIKE ALL THAI HOTELS HAVE) FIRST
VANESSA TOWELL-PRICE
Lives in: Gold Coast, Australia
Describe in three words: Brave, intelligent, hot
Fun fact: She once had to put her hand up Prince Williams shirt (for work)
Most likely to: Be in a dance off with Craig Royle