Phuket, Thailand
Villa Saengootsa
Up to 100 guests · Phuket
From $7,062
Cliff Front
Element of 8 — clifftop wedding venue in Laem Sor, Thailand
“Laem Sor Cliff Front”
A note from the host
“Laem Sor Cliff Front”
— The Element of 8 team
The estate
A place to begin everything.
The land falls away at Laem Sor, and Element of 8 holds the edge — a cliff-front villa on the southern side of Koh Samui, raised above the Gulf of Thailand with the water open in front of it. This is the quieter reach of the island, and the elevation is the point: the outlook runs uninterrupted to the horizon. Forty guests is the ceiling, and it suits a house where the terraces do the entertaining. The villa and its terraces are taken exclusively, so the cliff edge serves for the ceremony and the terraces for dinner, the Gulf shifting colour through the afternoon and the lights coming up against dark water afterwards. At that size the whole party stays inside one conversation. At 40 guests and from USD 5,652, Element of 8 is scaled and priced as a residence rather than a function venue. The listing gives no bedroom count, so how many of the forty can stay on site is worth establishing early, together with the dimensions of the terraces and the items quoted separately from the villa itself.
Planning guides
Element of 8 · spaces & photos
Every corner, considered.
A sample wedding · 3 nights
How a weekend at Element of 8 unfolds.
Day 1 · Thu
Welcome dinner under the stars
Family-style · open-fire kitchen · 60 covers
Day 2 · Fri
Rehearsal & sunset cocktails
Bar on the Laem Sor terrace · canapés by chef
Day 3 · Sat
Ceremony & seated dinner
Garden setting · up to 40 covers · long banquet
Day 4 · Sun
Recovery brunch & farewell
Pool deck · open until 2pm
Good to know
House rules.
The estate's own terms — including how suppliers, timings and fees work — so there are no surprises later. Bringing your own planner or photographer? Anything the venue requires is set out here.
- What is quoted separately
- This venue's fee covers the property and its spaces. Catering, bar, floral styling, lighting, sound, furniture hire and on-the-day coordination are quoted separately — your Brides Venues planner arranges them and confirms every cost with you before anything is booked.
Pricing
Element of 8 wedding cost.
Element of 8 is hired as a private wedding venue from $5,652 for up to 40 guests, with catering and event costs quoted on top. Request a full villa-rate breakdown through the Brides Venues concierge.
Villa-hire rate
from $5,652
up to 40 guests · exclusive private hire
This is the private venue-hire rate. Catering, styling and event costs are quoted on top — share your date and guest count and our concierge returns a full itemised breakdown.
Request a full quoteGetting there
Closer than it looks.
Laem Sor · Koh Samui · Thailand
Nearest international airport
Private transfers arranged · Thailand
Laem Sor town centre
A short drive by car · concierge can advise on timing
Nearest medical centre
Within 15 minutes · on-call doctor for the wedding day
Local cultural landmark
A walk or short drive into Laem Sor
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Couples who married here
Letters from couples.
Frequently asked
Weddings at Element of 8.
How many guests can Element of 8 host for a wedding?
Element of 8 in Laem Sor, Thailand hosts weddings for up to 40 guests. Your Brides Venues concierge confirms the exact ceremony and reception set-up for your final guest count.
How much does a wedding at Element of 8 cost?
Element of 8 is hired as a private wedding venue from $5,652 for up to 40 guests, with catering and event costs quoted on top. Request a full villa-rate breakdown through the Brides Venues concierge.
What kind of wedding venue is Element of 8?
Element of 8 is a wedding venue in Laem Sor, Thailand — cliff-front villa above Laem Sor, southern Koh Samui. You book it through Brides Venues: your concierge handles the enquiry, the estate's quotation and its approved suppliers.
How do I check available dates and book Element of 8?
Send an enquiry through Brides Venues and your concierge checks your dates with Element of 8, sends you the quotation and, when you are ready, the booking — you never need to contact the venue directly. Your date is secured once the deposit is paid. Reach the team at hello@bridesvenues.com or +62 822 2777 2798.
Begin your journey
Enquire at Element of 8.
Share your vision and our dedicated concierge will craft a tailored proposal — or message us on WhatsApp for an answer the same day.
- All-in quote before you commit
- Reply within 24 hours
- Personal concierge
Your reservation, step by step
Three quiet steps. No payment yet.
- 1
Tell us about the day
Your date, party size and how to reach you.
- 2
Add the team you'd like
Florists, photographers, planners — our concierge briefs each one.
- 3
We open a private thread
We confirm with the Element of 8 host. You're only asked to pay once both sides agree.
Concierge replies within 24 hours · no charge until both sides confirm.
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