We though it would be interesting if we did our Vietnamese Tea Ceremony at Hakone Garden in Saratoga, CA.

I will be wearing a maroon wedding ao dai & the groom will be wearing a dark blue ao dai with a thin over layer. My bridesmaids will be wearing a light pink traditional ao dai.

I also bought red parasols for the groom's relatives when they are doing the offering. Also, the parasols will be props when the bridal party take pictures there.

Ceremony Inspiration Board

Order of ceremony

Welcome (Bride’s representative)

Present the gifts (Groom’s representative)

Accept the gifts & open gifts (Bride’s parent)

Incense offering (Father of the Bride)

Present the bride (Mother of the Bride)

Candle lighting (Groom and Bride fathers)

Pay respect to ancestors (Bride and Groom stand at the altar and bow to the ancestors)

Wedding ceremony (Myly Nguyen – Authorised Marriage Celebrant)


Congratulations and Jewellery (dowry) for the bride
Tea Ceremony (Groom & Bride serve tea to the parents)
Blessing from relatives and friends