WEDDING
Wedding concept
is understood as a ceremony
celebration, celebrating the happiness of the bride, groom, and two families
Preparation
require auspicious days to carry out procedures such as the day of the organization
to prepare all the gifts (such as spousal cake, wine, betel, areca nut, fruit,...)
The wedding ceremony can also be held at a church, a temple
Important procedures and rituals
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Alley ceremony: The alley ceremony is considered the starting ceremony for a traditional Vietnamese wedding, it is also known as the meeting of the two families to talk
Engagement ceremony (betrothal ceremony)
The betrothal ceremony is considered the decision and official announcement
After this ceremony, the girl officially becomes the boy's fiancée
Bride-asking ceremony: the bride-asking ceremony is quite quick and simple, usually only taking about 10 minutes
Bride procession
This is considered the most sacred ritual during the wedding process
becomes the groom's wife and daughter-in-law
After being agreed, the groom will go into the room to give wedding flowers to the bride
the bride often wears traditional Vietnamese ao dai to show solemnity
there will usually be a party held at a restaurant or at home to invite friends to celebrate
Meaning
is a cultural custom in marriage to widely announce the acceptance and/or witness of the family
After the wedding, the young couple can go on a honeymoon