Astonishing Wedding in Phu Quoc, Vietnam

A couple stands at a beachside altar with palm trees and guests around. Colorful smoke rises in the background, and attendees are seated or standing, some holding flowers.

Astonishing Wedding in Phu Quoc, Vietnam

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February 21, 2025
Words by Ajereen Carbonell
Photos courtesy of Huk Studio

Embracing pristine white sands and shimmering, crystal-clear waters, Melissa and Anthony discovered their dream wedding oasis along the shores of Vietnam. With the gentle lull of the waves as their backdrop, the couple envisioned a vibrant beach celebration that not only captured the essence of their love but also paid homage to their Vietnamese heritage.

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“We thought it would be special to go back to our heritage/motherland to celebrate with all our friends and family,” Melissa explained.

Phu Quoc was the perfect destination for Melissa and Anthony as they were immediately drawn to the InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach resort. The venue offered everything they could have wanted: A beautiful beachfront location with extensive amenities that allowed their guests to fully enjoy their stay in this romantic paradise.

A beach wedding ceremony with a couple exchanging vows under a white floral arch. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stand on either side, with guests seated nearby under palm trees by the ocean. Beach wedding ceremony with guests seated around a white aisle adorned with flowers and an archway. Palm trees surround the area. Colored smoke trails rise in the background near the water.

Melissa and Anthony worked with Saigon-based wedding planners, The Planners VN to help them orchestrate their celebration. One of the first things the couple did at the beginning of their planning was to secure a wedding block at the resort and created a comprehensive wedding website that provided essential information.

With a focus on elegance and timelessness, their wedding designer Natalie crafted a sophisticated aesthetic by using neutral colors and fresh flowers that complemented Phu Quoc’s natural beauty.

Elegant banquet hall with floral decorations, white table settings, and chandeliers. Tables are adorned with white flowers and candles, surrounding a central stage area. Elegant wedding table setting with candles, white flowers, and glassware. A bottle with a label sits near floral arrangements. Fine china plates with black napkins and personalized menus are displayed.

The wedding day started with dragon dancers and a traditional tea ceremony where Melissa and Anthony paid respect to their families and received blessings for their marriage. The ceremony space transformed into a backdrop of reds and greenery creating an atmosphere of romance and tradition. After the tea ceremony, guests gathered for an intimate beach ceremony where a striking white aisle led to a floral arch surrounded by palm trees.

A couple dances in a wedding while guests cheer. The bride wears a white gown, and the groom is in a suit. The setting is decorated with white flowers and chandeliers.

For couples that are considering a destination wedding in Asia, Vietnam offers significant advantages. “Vietnam is a great place to have a wedding as costs are substantially more affordable than a wedding in Canada or North America,” Melissa and Anthony noted. At the same time, they stress the value of clear communication. “Don’t be afraid to follow up with lots of questions, especially if your planner is from a different country.”

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