L+N: VIETNAMESE LOVE

Time: 09/2019
Wedding planner & Concept: Ngoc Anh Tran
Venue: Tam Vi
Photographer: Mirror Wedding
Bride & Groom’ attire: Y Van Hien

A cozy wedding ceremony with only their families and closest friends was organized one beautiful evening in Tam Vi. Contrary to the norm, Nam and Linh didn’t cut the cake or pour the champagne. Instead, they exchanged a knit bracelet which is also quite a typical item of Vietnamese people, cut “Banh phu the”, and tasted salt and ginger together.

Their wedding is beyond a typical wedding, not only love between a man and woman, but it’s also of great love for the country. It is an inspiration for young people towards their roots and an invisible thread that links people who are proud of Vietnamese tradition.

To bring out the vibe of a traditional Vietnamese wedding, we had to be meticulous in choosing the venue and the decoratione theme. As soon as we stepped in Tam Vi, one could feel the amazing atmosphere and the smell of childhood-favorite dishes that could soothe the soul in an instant. The design of window frames and the mahogany brown color are commonly found in Vietnamese old houses. These compliment well in the non la and lotus flower – it was a combination that couldn’t be any better.

THE LOVE FOR VIETNAMESE TRADITION
BLENDS IN THE LOVE FOR EACH OTHER.

VIETNAMESE ATTIRE

Many people are familiar with the ao dai as a traditional Vietnamese costume, but only a few of them know that in each period, the ao dai has a variation with its own characteristics and design.

Instead of choosing a wedding dress, modern ao dai and suits, Linh and Nam decided to wear an ancient Ao dai called Ao ngu than (five-panelled tunic) in their wedding. Linh’s attire has buttons, a standing and circular collar and small sleeves called “Ao ngu than tay chen”. Meanwhile, Nam’s attire also has buttons, a standing and circular collar, but wide-sleeves which is called “Ao Tac”. These are considered the national costume of the Nguyen Dynasty and was worn in important ceremonies and occasions such as a wedding, Tet and worshop events.

A MARRIAGE IS NOT JUST LOOKING AT EACH OTHER.
IT'S HEADING TO THE SAME DIRECTION.

Linh and Nam, through their wedding, wanted to tell us about the Ao dai’s history, desired the Ao Ngu than and Ao Tac to be popular, and wished that there will be more young Vietnamese people who are interested in the traditional culture and history of our country.