Vietnamese wedding traditions

Gifts, tea and prayer at vietnamese tea ceremony

For this couple, bringing their two families together for their nuptials also meant a melding of traditions.

Traditional mâm quả that is brought by the groom for the bride and her family. We had 8 trays that contained liquor, fruit, tea, and pastries. (Ella Aeryn Photography)

Groom's ao dai from Houston, TX. Bride's ao dai from Ao Dai Vinh in Vietnam. (Cameron and Elizabeth Photography)

Dinh Hon Dam Hoi Vietnamese Engagement Tea Ceremony

A steamy Houston, Texas July Wedding. The day started with a traditional tea ceremony with their families at their home. The bride wore three dresses through out the day -- a white wedding dress, a red Ao Dai Vietnamese dress and a gold Chinese dress. Take a peak at these two lovebirds who fought th

Minh and Hobart started off their all day wedding celebration with a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony at Minh’s parent’s home in San Jose, CA. Minh wore the traditional Vietnamese wedding dress, the Ao Dai, in a striking red color and Hobart sported a deep blue Ao Dai.

In addition to our wedding, we also had a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony! I'm sharing everything about our ceremony and our ao dais (and hanboks too)!