Ms. Minh Tu is currently the Wedding Collective Tourism Service Development Manager, under the management of the One Good Day Travel Event Company. As a wedding planner, she wants to promote the form of tourism weddings by finding beautiful locations with full amenities. Such places are suitable for organizing a happy day and can also be visited and traveled.
“By combining two booming service industries, we believe that the tourism wedding format not only encourages visitors to extend their stay and explore the area, but can also inspire more international guests to return to this location for future holidays. At each destination, we also encourage couples to incorporate traditional culture into their wedding to create a unique feature. At the same time, we introduce new local cultures to guests. Weddings now not only create unique and memorable experiences, but also promote tourism through beautiful images, which are actively communicated on many social media platforms,” said Ms. Minh Tu.
A wedding planner is someone who helps couples plan their wedding day and ensures the event runs smoothly.
Travel weddings and city weddings
Organizing weddings combined with tourism is becoming more and more popular in Vietnam. As an organizing expert, according to Ms. Minh Tu, both tourism weddings and traditional weddings have very clear advantages and disadvantages.
Travel weddings promise a romantic, unique experience, but require more planning and can be more expensive. A traditional city wedding may be convenient and cost-effective, but it lacks the privacy or unique atmosphere. Either way, there are ways for brides and grooms to take the stress out of their big day and add a touch of flair.
The famous wedding of the couple Linda Ngo - Phong Dat was held outdoors in Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa
“In big cities, most families only hold traditional ceremonies at home, while wedding parties are held in wedding halls. Today’s wedding parties also combine Vietnamese wedding customs with Western wedding activities such as wedding dresses, cake cutting, wine pouring, etc., so I will use the term “city wedding” instead of “traditional wedding”, Ms. Minh Tu added.
For urban weddings, brides and grooms often choose a location that is centrally located and easy for guests to get to. This can reduce the stress of traveling, allowing guests to stay longer. To add a unique and memorable touch to an urban wedding, brides and grooms can choose a location with a beautiful view of the city skyline or incorporate delicious local dishes into the menu. Furthermore, organizing small activities around the wedding day such as bachelorette parties, wedding cake tastings, and last dates before the wedding will add fun and reduce the pressure of having entertainment activities on the wedding day.
Outdoor weddings are a very popular form of wedding organization. No longer limited to restaurants and hotels, outdoor weddings emphasize simplicity and sophistication.
For a destination wedding, considering a small guest list may not help reduce the overall cost, but it will certainly make it easier to plan activities and accommodations for the participants. The bride and groom should communicate early and often with guests about the location, costs, logistics involved, etc., and provide a detailed schedule of activities. This can help guests plan their trip and make the most of their time at the destination.
To reduce financial pressure, the organizer needs to list the wedding items in order of priority and have a spending plan for the important items first. Then, you can find a more economical solution for the rest. Couples who choose a travel wedding are often those who prioritize experiences and have financial independence. The modern, free-spirited lifestyle of the wedding owners themselves is the biggest factor that makes the travel wedding different from the city wedding.
Weddings now not only create unique and memorable experiences, but also promote domestic tourism in the near future through beautiful images.
Advice from wedding planners when organizing a travel wedding
In addition to the two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, couples often look for tourist destinations with beautiful landscapes and many accommodation options. Ms. Minh Tu offers four reasonable options for the beginning of the year: Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Lat and Sa Pa. These locations have stable climates, rich culture, many service options and are convenient for sightseeing. Couples and guests can easily travel by plane or car from major cities.
Ms. Minh Tu believes that when choosing a destination wedding, couples should pay attention to three important factors: weather, ease of travel, and personal touch.
Firstly, the weather is an important factor to consider as the climate in Vietnam varies from region to region. Although Spring is usually a good time to hold a wedding, couples should still check the specific weather conditions of the location they want to choose to avoid unexpected changes. When choosing to hold a wedding in a place with a rainy climate, the bride and groom should remember to check if the spare space in the house is enough for the number of guests.
Weather is an important factor in wedding planning, especially for outdoor events.
Second, ease of travel is a factor to consider because guests will come from far away. The location can be reached by many means of transport, the closer to the airport the better, convenient inner-city transportation and many hotel options for guests to stay. A wedding will be considered memorable if the travel experience is pleasant.
Finally, she found that clients with high EQ (emotional quotient) are more interested in making their wedding memorable. Couples will not randomly choose a trend but will choose a destination with a cultural identity that suits their lifestyle and interests to organize a meaningful big day.
Ms. Minh Tu said: "In the future, we are also very willing to explore less popular lands. Because many customers request weddings at locations that offer more pristine and unique experiences."
