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ĐOAN & HIẾU

The
Right Timing

Intimate Wedding | La Vela Saigon Hotel

A black and white photograph capturing a heartfelt kiss during an intimate rooftop wedding ceremony.
A joyful moment captured at the wedding dinner table, surrounded by floral arrangements and warm lighting.

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A calm bridal preparation moment as the veil is gently adjusted by her mom in soft natural window light.

THE AUTHENTICITY

Đoan & Hiếu met at just the right time, when both found true peace in being themselves together. One with the depth to truly listen, the other with the sincerity to truly understand. Their love was celebrated in an intimate wedding on a warm November afternoon.

A quiet moment of a couple standing together on a rooftop, overlooking the city skyline.
A delicate close-up of green foliage and small white buds used in wedding floral styling.

The bow - a motif that has accompanied Đoan from childhood to adulthood, became the central symbol of the wedding.

Minimalist wedding reception setup with flowing white fabric, refined table styling, and soft natural light.

It reflected the bride’s gentle, feminine spirit, while also embodying the phrase “tie the knot” – a timeless reminder of bonds.

Close-up of a bridal bouquet featuring white blooms and fresh greenery, placed beside soft wedding details.
A long dining table styled with white linens, delicate florals, and soft greenery on a rooftop setting at sunset.
A dessert and refreshment table featuring pastries, drinks, and floral accents at the wedding reception.

What made the wedding especially meaningful was the way the couple wove in the values they hold dear. Hiếu, the groom, is the founder of Hear.Us.Now, a community project for the hearing-impaired. In honor of this, the couple invited each guest to bring a book instead of the traditional envelope, with all the books later donated to a library for hearing-impaired children in Ho Chi Minh City.

Adding to that, the wedding’s light bites were lovingly prepared by young members of the deaf community, a heartfelt gesture of companionship, spreading love and sharing joy on such a special day.

A thoughtfully curated display of books and personal items as part of the wedding décor.
Guests browsing the welcome table and guestbook area during the wedding reception.
A serene rooftop ceremony aisle framed by white chairs and lush green floral arrangements.
A long wedding dining table set with white linens and greenery, overlooking the city skyline.

THE DETAILS & THE MOMENTS

“Wait for the wine to ripen before you have a sip, wait for love to bloom before you dive in” became a quiet thread running through the entire celebration. That was why wine became a special symbol of their celebration. Instead of a traditional guestbook, a wine bottle was used to hold signatures and blessings from the guests. Wine was also chosen as a gift for their parents, symbolizing a promise for future milestones in Đoan & Hiếu’s love story.

A close-up of a meaningful moment as a signature is written on a wine bottle during the celebration.
Wine bottles displayed with handwritten notes and fresh fruit as part of the wedding reception details.
An intimate rooftop wedding ceremony as vows are exchanged in front of close family and friends.
A heartfelt moment as the couple presents wine gifts to family members during the wedding celebration.

Sustainability was also a priority in the design: from using potted flowers instead of cut stems, to the thoughtful gesture of giving the flowers to guests after the celebration. Every choice was made not only for its beauty in the moment, but also for its lasting value.

A close-up detail of the floral ceremony backdrop featuring white blooms and lush greenery.
A close-up of a green floral centerpiece with fruit accents on the wedding dining table.
A long dining table styled with white linens, candles, and green accents for the wedding reception.
A wide black and white view of the rooftop wedding ceremony with guests gathered around the aisle.

Amidst the warm atmosphere, the wedding unfolded with simple yet heartfelt activites. Conversations around the dinner tables lingered, lighthearted games created moments of connection, spreading joy and sending wishes of hope for the journey ahead of Đoan & Hiếu.

An emotional family blessing moment captured in black and white during the wedding celebration.
A meaningful vow exchange moment during a rooftop wedding ceremony with city views behind.
The couple walks down the aisle together after the ceremony as guests celebrate around them.
A tender first kiss shared during an intimate rooftop wedding ceremony framed by lush greenery.
The bride walks down the aisle during a rooftop wedding ceremony, surrounded by family and guests.
The bride raises a glass in a warm toast with guests during the wedding reception.
A tender moment as the couple share a kiss while holding glasses during the wedding dinner.
A soft portrait of the bride seated at the head table, framed by lush greenery and white florals.
A playful moment at the head table as a card is raised during a wedding game.
Guests cheer and applaud together at the dinner table during the evening wedding celebration.
A young guest holds playful bride and groom cards during a joyful wedding game moment.
Guests take part in a lighthearted wedding game, raising cards and smiling during the reception.

OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS

Wedding planner & Coordinator: The Story Packer 

Venue: La Vela Saigon Hotel

Photographer: HÍ'S WORLD

Videographer: Move Studio

Decoration: GACI Spica - Wedding and Decoration

Makeup Artist: Ái Lê

Vietnam Wedding Planner & Styling

Destination Weddings | Intimate Weddings

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(+84) 90 4699 809 | (+84) 38 4717 091

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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