This April, their relationship of more than a decade had a “happy ending” with a cozy two-day wedding ceremony at a riverside resort just 25 minutes away from Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat, with the presence of family and close friends from Germany and Vietnam.
The couple chose a private space at An Lam Retreats Saigon River to hold their wedding ceremony (photo: Supermodel Minh Tu).
Not starting with speeches or traditional ceremonies, Chris & Tu's wedding took place in a very unique way, reflecting the personal colors and the mixed Asian-European cultural spirit of the two countries. The guests attending, especially the groom's family from far away Germany, also attended the wedding with a completely relaxed mood, as if enjoying a short trip.
Starting with the “Welcome Party” with a strong Vietnamese identity, where the bride, groom and guests had a “sweaty” time because of the challenge of dancing to the beat of the music, but in return, there was a joyful laughter. This interesting party also brought attendees into the world of a series of “made in Vietnam” things such as stalls making to he and coconut leaf grasshoppers, street vendors with their carrying poles selling pandan-leaf banh ong, banh khot, grilled rice paper, spring rolls, honeycomb cakes... and all kinds of street food that delighted the guests. This was also a unique point at the wedding of the unique bride Minh Tu at An Lam Retreats Saigon River.
The next day, the party atmosphere became more "Westernized" with the emotional Vow ceremony, when the bride Minh Tu slowly walked through the space covered with flowers and leaves, held the hand of her lover and exchanged vows in front of her closest relatives.
Minh Tu's wedding reception space was designed in the bride and groom's own style (photo: Supermodel Minh Tu).
The two nuances in Chris & Minh Tu's wedding are the most intuitive examples of Destination Wedding - a wedding tourism model that goes beyond traditional stereotypes, allowing the bride and groom to freely design their big day and bear the mark of both. More importantly, "being themselves" in every moment.
Not being confined within four walls, the two main characters are allowed to skip the cumbersome rituals and no longer feel "strange" at their own wedding party.
Kayli and Chris are the second case. Their wedding came from the idea of a fairy garden. Immediately, the Wedding Planner suggested a location considered a “hidden gem” by many couples with the same taste, An Lam Retreats Saigon River, which met most of the criteria for Kayli and Chris to be able to have their dream wedding.
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Amidst the green space of the trees and leaves, the main stage was decorated with a mirror connected to a romantic rose garland along the aisle, reflecting the blue sky and the sparkling image of the couple performing the solemn Vow ceremony. Surrounding them was the warm atmosphere of family and friends, along with emotional tears when witnessing the sacred moment.
At An Lam Retreats Saigon River, if the bride and groom's biggest concern is the weather, it is easily solved with the seamless design from inside to outside of Saigon River House, which can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Normally, the bride and groom will have their First Look and Vow ceremony on the green lawn facing the Saigon River, then go inside to attend the dinner party. In case of unfavorable weather, the two main characters and all guests can completely carry out everything as planned in the area inside the Ballroom. This space is built of natural wood, creating an intimate, cozy feeling right from the moment you step in. Fully equipped with audio and visual equipment and especially adjacent to the swimming pool area, this place is ideal for vibrant "after-party" activities and connecting with guests.
Saigon River House is one of the few wedding venues that owns a large natural lawn facing the Saigon River (photo: TP Wedding Planner).
This August, the resort, located just 25 minutes from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, is expected to open a new wedding venue that can accommodate up to 300 guests and offers panoramic views of the Saigon River. This is definitely a great option for couples looking to have a private wedding in a spacious, grand setting while still ensuring complete privacy.
At the same time, An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay - a luxury resort under An Lam Retreats is also about to launch an event-specific area called Surfside Beach, a great destination for couples looking for a Beach Destination Wedding and a new wedding experience.
Not only couples, but also Bespoke personalized wedding organizers are looking forward to the launch of these new spaces and emphasize that An Lam Retreats is always a convincing answer for most couples when discussing the topic of ideal wedding locations for Destination Wedding.
An Lam Retreats Saigon River
Email: events@anlam.com
Tel: +84 979 808 059
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