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1. VIETNAMESE WEDDINGVIETNAMESE WEDDING
TRADITIONSTRADITIONS

2. Vietnamese Weddings in the U.S. are a magnificent culmination ofVietnamese Weddings in the U.S. are a magnificent culmination of
historic and contemporary traditions. Everything from thehistoric and contemporary traditions. Everything from the
Vietnamese Wedding Dress, the Ao Dai, to the extensiveVietnamese Wedding Dress, the Ao Dai, to the extensive
Vietnamese Tea Ceremony is a great representation of beautyVietnamese Tea Ceremony is a great representation of beauty
and richness within Vietnamese culture.and richness within Vietnamese culture.

3. Vietnamese Engagement Ceremony |Vietnamese Engagement Ceremony |
DamHoiDamHoi

4. Traditionally, the groom’s parents will lead a procession to the bride’s familyTraditionally, the groom’s parents will lead a procession to the bride’s family
home where the groom and his family will ask for the bride’s hand in marriage.home where the groom and his family will ask for the bride’s hand in marriage.
Gifts are carried by family members in even numbers and stored in a MâmGifts are carried by family members in even numbers and stored in a Mâm
Qua, or red tin baskets, and covered with a traditional red cloth. AfterQua, or red tin baskets, and covered with a traditional red cloth. After
receiving approval, the groom and his family are invited inside to exchange giftsreceiving approval, the groom and his family are invited inside to exchange gifts
and proceed with the wedding ceremony.and proceed with the wedding ceremony.

5. After a few formal introductions, the groom will present his gifts toAfter a few formal introductions, the groom will present his gifts to
the bride’s family before receiving permission to see his bride-to-the bride’s family before receiving permission to see his bride-to-
be. The bride will be escorted, often by her mother, where she willbe. The bride will be escorted, often by her mother, where she will
meet her groom who will be ready to greet her with a bouquet inmeet her groom who will be ready to greet her with a bouquet in
hand. The two will then make their way to the Vietnamese alter tohand. The two will then make their way to the Vietnamese alter to
begin the Tea and Candle Ceremony.begin the Tea and Candle Ceremony.

6. Vietnamese Wedding Tea & Candle CeremonyVietnamese Wedding Tea & Candle Ceremony
The Tea Ceremony combines the celebration of marriage with honoring theThe Tea Ceremony combines the celebration of marriage with honoring the
family’s ancestors and relatives. This makes it one of the most compelling andfamily’s ancestors and relatives. This makes it one of the most compelling and
emotional parts of a Vietnamese wedding. It is considered the proper meetingemotional parts of a Vietnamese wedding. It is considered the proper meeting
of both families, and it is also when the bride and groom take their vows andof both families, and it is also when the bride and groom take their vows and
exchange their rings. Once the exchange has occurred, both the bride andexchange their rings. Once the exchange has occurred, both the bride and
groom will serve Green Tea or Chrysanthemum Tea as a sign of respect,groom will serve Green Tea or Chrysanthemum Tea as a sign of respect,
starting with the eldest family members. Thereafter, family members will gift thestarting with the eldest family members. Thereafter, family members will gift the
bride and groom with money, family jewelry, and advice for a long-lastingbride and groom with money, family jewelry, and advice for a long-lasting
marriage. The ceremony concludes with the lighting of a big dragon andmarriage. The ceremony concludes with the lighting of a big dragon and
phoenix candle, symbolizing the fusion of two families.phoenix candle, symbolizing the fusion of two families.

7. It is traditional in Vietnamese weddings forIt is traditional in Vietnamese weddings for
the groom to gift a roasted pig to the bride’sthe groom to gift a roasted pig to the bride’s
family.family.

8. Vietnamese WeddingVietnamese Wedding
Attire |Ao DaiAttire |Ao Dai

9. One of the most iconic symbols of the Vietnamese Wedding is theOne of the most iconic symbols of the Vietnamese Wedding is the
Vietnamese Wedding Dress or the Ao Dai. The Ao Dai is worn byVietnamese Wedding Dress or the Ao Dai. The Ao Dai is worn by
both the bride and groom during the Vietnamese Weddingboth the bride and groom during the Vietnamese Wedding
Ceremony and/or during the reception as the couple makes theirCeremony and/or during the reception as the couple makes their
rounds to greet and thank their guests. The Ao Dai has a fitted toprounds to greet and thank their guests. The Ao Dai has a fitted top
with floor length panels and a pair of accompanying pants. Withwith floor length panels and a pair of accompanying pants. With
Ao Dai, the bride and groom will often wear a circular headdressAo Dai, the bride and groom will often wear a circular headdress
called a Khan Dong.called a Khan Dong.

10. Vietnamese WeddingVietnamese Wedding
CeremonyCeremony

11. Vietnamese couples often hold another ceremony after theVietnamese couples often hold another ceremony after the
Vietnamese tea ceremony where the bride gets her chance toVietnamese tea ceremony where the bride gets her chance to
wear that elegant white dress and the groom wears a traditionalwear that elegant white dress and the groom wears a traditional
tuxedo. The type of wedding will depend on the religion of thetuxedo. The type of wedding will depend on the religion of the
couple, with a majority of the ceremonies being performed incouple, with a majority of the ceremonies being performed in
Catholic churches and sometimes other venues.Catholic churches and sometimes other venues.

12. Vietnamese Wedding ReceptionVietnamese Wedding Reception
The Vietnamese wedding receptions often follow the same formatThe Vietnamese wedding receptions often follow the same format
as a typical American reception, with a grand entrance, firstas a typical American reception, with a grand entrance, first
dance, parent dances, cake cutting, toasts, games, desserts,dance, parent dances, cake cutting, toasts, games, desserts,
dancing, and more.dancing, and more.

13. Vietnamese Welcome PhotosVietnamese Welcome Photos
In addition, welcome photos are popular amongst VietnameseIn addition, welcome photos are popular amongst Vietnamese
wedding receptions. The bride and groom will be situated at thewedding receptions. The bride and groom will be situated at the
reception entrance to take a photo with each of their guests. Thereception entrance to take a photo with each of their guests. The
photos are printed prior to their guest’s departure as a thank youphotos are printed prior to their guest’s departure as a thank you
for their love and support on this big day.for their love and support on this big day.

14. Another tradition that happens at most Vietnamese weddingAnother tradition that happens at most Vietnamese wedding
receptions is the table visits. As a thank you and sign of respect,receptions is the table visits. As a thank you and sign of respect,
the bride and groom will make their way to each table and greetthe bride and groom will make their way to each table and greet
their wedding guests. The most significant family and friends willtheir wedding guests. The most significant family and friends will
be visited first and a toast will be given acknowledging the mostbe visited first and a toast will be given acknowledging the most
important person of each table. It is traditional for guests to giveimportant person of each table. It is traditional for guests to give
the bride and groom envelopes filled with money at this time.the bride and groom envelopes filled with money at this time.
Once the bride and groom have made their rounds, the partyOnce the bride and groom have made their rounds, the party
officially begins!officially begins!

15. n m o re re ce nt ye ars, Vie tnam e se bride s have cho se n ton m o re re ce nt ye ars, Vie tnam e se bride s have cho se n to
we ar white ve rsio ns o f the Ao Dai as a way to pay tributewe ar white ve rsio ns o f the Ao Dai as a way to pay tribute
to bo th the traditio nalWe ste rn We dding Dre ss and theto bo th the traditio nalWe ste rn We dding Dre ss and the
Ao Dai.Ao Dai.

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