Chau & David
Chau & David
Wedding Party
7:45am
Arrive at 8 Ly Nam De street, Hang Ma Ward, Hoan Kiem, and we will take taxis to Chau's parents house for Lễ ăn hỏi.
5 Groomsmen will wear áo dài (the traditional clothes) and carry offerings. All others can wear traditional clothes or smart casual outfits
8am - 10:30am
Lễ ăn hỏi
Receiving the Bride ceremony
Apartment 12A07
17 To Huu Street
Nam Tu Liem District
Hanoi
Vietnam
Lễ ăn hỏi is a pre-wedding engagement ceremony where the groom's family brings offerings to the bride's family. There will be five offerings prepared by David's family, carried by five groomsmen. When David's side (15-20 people) arrives at Chau's house, David and Liz will lead, followed by Hannah and the groomsmen in traditional ao dai, with photographers capturing the moment.
Upon entering the apartment, the groomsmen will present the offerings to five bridesmaids. After placing the offerings, David will join Chau for the incense lighting and ancestral worship. The couple will then sit with family and friends for a small tea ceremony. Liz will give a brief speech requesting Chau as the bride, and Chau’s father will respond. Both sides will introduce their close relatives and friends, chat, and enjoy tea.
10:30am - 12:30pm
Lunch
12:30-3:30pm
The mini bus will take groom’s side back to the Old quarter. You can have a nap and get changed for the wedding in the evening. The wedding ceremony in the evening is similar to a Western wedding. No dress code required