ANA & TIM

"Trăm năm tình viên mãn,

bạc đầu nghĩa phu thê"

Traditional Ceremony & Destination Wedding | Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel

Close-up of the couple holding hands, sleeves of their red áo dài touching, with delicate cloud embroidery

Couple in red áo dài sharing a tender look in front of a pink and red floral Lễ Vu Quy backdrop

Bride in a flowing red áo dài with a long train, glancing back between floral tables at her traditional wedding ceremony

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Joyful bride and groom in red áo dài laughing with family and groomsmen after their Vietnamese traditional ceremony

Couple seen from behind in red áo dài embroidered with a dragon and phoenix, flanked by bridesmaids and groomsmen

THE AUTHENTICITY

Ana and Tim first met as university friends in the US. From those early years, their relationship grew naturally through time spent studying, experiencing new things, and discovering the world together. They have seen each other through many different chapters of life, from two young people still finding their own paths to becoming more grounded in who they are, what they want, and knowing that the person beside them is still the one they want to share life’s most meaningful milestones with.

Long tea tables with orchids, peonies and calla lilies leading to a pink floral altar for a Vietnamese wedding ceremony

Lễ Vu Quy backdrop with cascading pink hydrangeas, orchids and deep red blooms for a Vietnamese traditional wedding

IN THE WARMTH OF HOME

As a couple who deeply values meaningful traditions, Ana and Tim had always hoped for a Vietnamese traditional ceremony that felt truly special, with rituals that authentically reflected Vietnamese culture.

Bride and groom in matching red áo dài standing before the Lễ Vu Quy floral backdrop at their traditional wedding

Smiling bride with yellow orchids in her hair, wearing a red áo dài embroidered with a golden phoenix

Groom in red áo dài holding calla lilies beside red-covered traditional gift trays at a Vietnamese wedding ceremony

Held in the home where Ana grew up surrounded by the love of her extended family, the ceremony unfolded with a sense of warmth and reverence. Traditional red gift trays and carefully prepared rituals from both families became heartfelt blessings for Ana and Tim’s lasting marriage. The laughter, sincere words of advice, and even tears of happiness became precious gifts they would carry with them into the journey ahead.

A family elder offering words of blessing as the couple and both families listen at a Vietnamese traditional wedding

Groom pouring tea as the bride holds the cups for their parents during a Vietnamese traditional tea ceremony

Couple in red áo dài smiling before a pink floral backdrop, framed in a collage for a Vietnamese traditional wedding

Perhaps what made the ceremony most meaningful was not the rituals themselves, but the emotional bonds shared among everyone in the family. In that moment, marriage was not simply the union of Ana and Tim, but also the coming together of two families, two journeys, and two different collections of memories, now intertwined as part of one shared story.

Couple walking through confetti as bridesmaids and groomsmen in áo dài cheer at a Vietnamese traditional wedding

Couple in red áo dài sharing a kiss under falling confetti, framed by pink florals, at their traditional wedding

IN THE HEART OF DA LAT

In mid-June, Da Lat welcomed Ana and Tim’s wedding day with clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine, almost like a quiet blessing for the couple as they stepped into a new chapter of their story together.

Couple on a pastel floral ceremony stage overlooking Xuan Huong Lake at their Dalat Palace wedding

Wedding rings, monogrammed ring boxes and a scalloped invitation arranged in a painterly flat lay

Ana and Tim chose a soft pastel palette for the celebration, accented with touches of antique gold to complement the timeless architecture of Dalat Palace. Gentle tones, delicate florals, and warm lighting came together to create a setting that felt elegant yet intimate just as they had imagined for their special day.

Pastel pink lilies, roses and white blooms with gold accents lining an outdoor wedding ceremony aisle

Gold chiavari chairs facing a circular ceremony stage with pastel florals on a terrace overlooking Da Lat

Aerial view of an outdoor wedding ceremony with a pastel floral aisle and circular stage on a garden terrace

Groom and groomsmen in black tuxedos walking through an ornate gold-trimmed corridor at a Da Lat heritage hotel

Groom in a tuxedo standing in a chandelier-lit heritage hallway, photographed in black and white

Family and groomsmen gathered by tall arched windows in a heritage room, framed by heavy drapes, in black and white

Groom hugging a loved one before the ceremony as his mother looks on, in black and white

Groom laughing with his parents and groomsmen as they share a warm moment before the wedding

Groom embracing his parents with a big smile on the morning of his destination wedding in Da Lat

Mother pinning the boutonniere on the groom's tuxedo in a classic room with tall arched windows

Bride in a white silk robe getting ready in a canopy-bed suite at Dalat Palace before her destination wedding

Smiling bride in a sparkling strapless ball gown stepping through the doors of her suite, captured in black and white

Family and bridesmaids reacting with joy as they see the bride in her wedding gown for the first time

Bride sharing a tender moment with her parents and a bridesmaid in her suite before the wedding ceremony

Bride walking toward the groom for their first look on a pine-lined garden lawn in Da Lat

Bride smiling as she touches the groom's face during their first look in the garden, in black and white

Bride and groom holding hands, her peony bouquet and beaded lace gown catching the light, in black and white

Bride and groom with parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen posing in an elegant heritage salon in Da Lat

More than simply creating a beautiful setting, Ana and Tim wanted their wedding to be a chance to spend meaningful time with the family and loved ones who had always been by their side. Their bridesmaids and groomsmen were therefore some of the people closest to them: the siblings and family members who had shared so much of their lives growing up.

Collage of vow moments and guests' emotional reactions at an outdoor garden wedding ceremony at Dalat Palace

In the moments leading up to the ceremony and throughout the celebration, Ana and Tim were constantly surrounded by family, sharing quiet, heartfelt moments together. Amid the soft beauty of Da Lat, perhaps what made the day most special was simply being surrounded by the people they love most.

Groom reading his vows to the bride at an outdoor ceremony surrounded by pastel blooms and pine trees

Couple's first kiss on a floral ceremony stage as guests look on from a garden terrace in Da Lat

Bride and groom walking through a shower of white petals as family in áo dài and guests cheer

Couple playing the wedding shoe game with paddles as bridesmaids and groomsmen cheer at a pastel reception

Couple smiling at each other before a cream reception backdrop with pastel florals in pink, peach and lilac

Couple making their entrance into a chandelier-lit ballroom lined with florals, captured in black and white

OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS

Wedding planner & Coordinator: The Story Packer

Wedding venue: Dalat Palace Heritage Hotel

Photography & Videography: HoangPhuong Wedding House
Decoration: Fléur. by Tunlee
MUA: Trần Quốc Thắng
Luncheon venue: Grand Mercure Dalat
Áo dài: Nhà Thiết Kế Trịnh Hoàng Diệu
Ceremony Dress: Liana Bridal
Reception Dress: Huong Boutique
Tuxedo: Kim Bespoke
MC: Mai Đại Dương
Wedding Invitation: Amore Wedding Paper
Stationery: Trần Tiến Khải
Chair Rental: ONE CHAIR