The setting was perfect for a wedding: sun glistening over the clear blue waters, powder-white sands tickling our feet, and balmy weather. Almost on cue, the brides and grooms made an appearance — all 36 pairs.


Pooja Raut and Sailesh Kochraekar, as they exchange vows, at Trang in Thailand. Pic Courtesy/Tourism Authority of Thailand 

The brides wore white veils, and divers' suits. Instead of a bouquet of flowers, they had heavy air tanks to manage. As for the grooms, they were dressed much like the brides, minus the veils! And we were guests at the venue, in Trang, a pristine island in south Thailand that was in the record books for a fascinating reason.