Dos and don'ts at a Vietnamese wedding

1. How much money do you give at a Vietnamese wedding?
2. Who pays in a Vietnamese wedding?
3. What happens at a traditional Vietnamese wedding?
4. What should I know about Vietnamese wedding customs and traditions?
5. What is a traditional Vietnamese wedding gift?
6. How much money should parents give for wedding gift?
7. Do Vietnamese wear wedding rings?
8. Who should pay for a honeymoon?
9. What is a good salary in Vietnam?
10. What Colour do Vietnamese brides wear?
11. What are some of the most important values in the Vietnamese culture?
12. How long does a Vietnamese tea ceremony last?

How much money do you give at a Vietnamese wedding?

At traditional weddings, the couple will accept gifts as they make their rounds to visit all the tables. If you are a foreigner, a gift of 500,000 VND ($22 USD) is appropriate.

Who pays in a Vietnamese wedding?

Hà An Phạm, am Vietnamese and spent time in my geography lesson. According to the popularity, there're 2 parties held respectively at the bride's and the groom's parents' house. Each family pay for the party at their places. The parents give in a lot to help the newly weds with settling in.

What happens at a traditional Vietnamese wedding?

Vietnamese Wedding Tea & Candle Ceremony

It is considered the proper meeting of both families, and it is also when the bride and groom take their vows and exchange their rings. ... Thereafter, family members will gift the bride and groom with money, family jewelry, and advice for a long-lasting marriage.

What should I know about Vietnamese wedding customs and traditions?

Vietnamese Wedding Ceremony Tradition

• Le An Hoi (Betrothal Ceremony) Normally, both bride and groom or their parents go to the fortuneteller to see what date and time is best for them. ...
• Le Cuoi (Wedding Ceremony) On the wedding day, the groom's family and relatives go to the bride's house bringing a lot of gifts wrapped in red papers.

What is a traditional Vietnamese wedding gift?

Gifts include betel leaves, fruit, cakes, a roasted pig, fabric, and an abundance of jewelry for the bride, and are typically carried by the groomsmen- like the engagement ceremony.

How much money should parents give for wedding gift?

The bride's parents give an average $12,000, and the groom's, $7,000. Just 1 in 10 couples pays for the wedding entirely on their own, according to TheKnot.com.

Do Vietnamese wear wedding rings?

Wearing ring as symbolized to marriage is not a original tradition in Vietnam. It came with the western colonization, but it fit on very well with our tradition of giving young couple small fortune (by elder relatives) and giving valuable give as bride price. So it become a new normal some time long ago.

Who should pay for a honeymoon?

Traditionally, the groom and his family are responsible for financing the honeymoon, but these days -- especially with people marrying later in life -- the task often falls to the groom himself (or to the couple). Your friend may be able to contribute a portion of the trip, but she is in no way obligated to do so.

What is a good salary in Vietnam?

Average Local Salary: The average monthly salary of a worker in Vietnam is about $148 per month; those in high paying jobs bring home around $500 per month.

What Colour do Vietnamese brides wear?

Ao Dai - A traditional Vietnamese Wedding dress. Its a long-sleeved tunic with ankle-length panels at front and back, worn over trousers. Red is the dominant color in a traditional Vietnamese wedding.

What are some of the most important values in the Vietnamese culture?

The Vietnamese society has a strong system of values and ethics that define the actions of most individuals. It's based on four pillars, which are the good name, respect, learning, and family.

How long does a Vietnamese tea ceremony last?

The purpose of a Vietnamese wedding tea ceremony is for the groom to ask the bride's family for her hand in marriage and celebrate the union of the two families while honoring our parents, family, and ancestors. The ceremony itself is about 30 minutes and I'll walk you through what happens during each phase.