Chonhanh and Nicholas’s wedding weekend beautifully combined Vietnamese and American traditions into one meaningful celebration. The festivities began on Friday morning with a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony, where the couple honored ancestors and received blessings and advice from immediate family and, most importantly, offered tea to their parents and elders as a gesture of gratitude.
Proceeding that was a traditional Vietnamese Le Cuoi—held at a Buddhist temple and led by a monk—where the couple exchanged vows, offered prayers to honor their ancestors and received blessings surrounded by family and friends. Vibrant red and gold décor filled the space with warmth and symbolism, while the bride and groom, dressed in traditional áo dài, shared tea with their parents and elders as a gesture of gratitude. The day ended with a buffet of homemade Vietnamese vegetarian dishes—perfectly representing both heritage and hospitality.
On Saturday, the couple hosted a Western alfresco ceremony and reception inspired by modern elegance and soft, romantic tones. The open-air ceremony took place beneath a wooden arch adorned with cascading blooms, surrounded by a beautifully lush woodland scene. Inside the airy reception space, long farmhouse tables were adorned in blush runners and centerpieces of roses, greenery and baby’s breath—all lovingly handcrafted by the bride’s mother and family.
As the night went on, the couple slipped away for a few quiet minutes beneath the string lights, taking in the sight of their friends and family dancing together. Their advice for other couples: “Embrace your traditions, infuse your personalities into every detail and take time to savor each moment.”
