A Bridgerton-esque wedding venue—in Phuket? Exploring The Vanderbilt Estate
- The Wedding Chest
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Some wedding venues charm, while others transport you entirely. Perched above Phuket’s lush greenery, The Vanderbilt Estate offers a timeless journey into Georgian romance set against the vibrant backdrop of Southeast Asia.
Conceived by Mohan Murjani, Chairman of the Murjani Group, and realised with the precision of a celebrated London architect, this ultra-private, members-only 12-acre estate is Asia’s first and only authentic English Georgian mansion.
The Estate
After years spent exploring more than a hundred locations, this extraordinary venue finally opened its doors in 2022. The estate is a curated collection of enchanting spaces, thoughtfully designed to accommodate every moment of a bespoke wedding weekend.
The Mansion itself opens with a beautiful courtyard that welcomes guests with a grand Lord Ganesha statue. Inside, the grand entrance sets the tone with its dramatic cupola and sweeping staircases, perfect for first glimpses or cinematic bridal entrances. The formal dining room invites intimate dinners, while the pavilion and amphitheatre host musical performances or sangeet performances.
Outside, the 2,500-square-metre main lawn lends itself to lavish receptions or open-air pheras. Seven unique gardens offer endless variety, including a meticulously nurtured English flower garden, a Japanese koi garden with wooden bridges and waterfalls, and a Buddha garden inspired by the ancient ruins of Sukhothai, honouring Thailand’s rich heritage. Finally, the grounds are finished with a 250,000-litre swimming pool, crafted from natural molten lava tiles and framed by tropical foliage.
Exclusivity without compromise
What sets The Vanderbilt Estate apart is its unwavering dedication to privacy. Whether you book a single bedroom or the entire mansion, the estate is exclusively yours. This guarantees uninterrupted preparation, seamless transitions between events, and the freedom to shape your day without limitations.
The catch? Access to this extraordinary Shangri-La is strictly members-only. To preserve its exclusivity and safeguard the priceless collection of art and heritage within, only approved members are permitted to stay on the estate. This ensures that every celebration here remains utterly private and deeply personal. Membership applications can be submitted through their website, available here.
A multi-cultural romance
In a region famed for tropical beauty, The Vanderbilt Estate is a rare blend of Georgian-inspired architecture that sits in harmony with gardens that celebrate the spiritual nuance of South Asia.
For the bride who dreams of a wedding day as vibrant as a Jane Austen novel, The Vanderbilt Estate offers the perfect opening chapter.
