In Vietnamese wedding traditions, the parents plays a central role. The groom and bride's parents typically collaborate on the wedding preparations, with each side assuming specific responsibilities. While American weddings often involve the bride's family handling the reception, in Vietnam, it's customary for the groom's family to plan and cover the costs of this event.
Invitations typically originate from the parents, whose names are prominently displayed as the hosts. This aspect reflects the family-centric nature of Vietnamese weddings.
It's common for parents to distribute invitations to their relatives, extended family members, and even friends who the bride and groom do not know. Additionally, parents may choose to invite the in-laws of their other children, reflecting the importance of family connections in Vietnamese tradition.
Traditional Vietnamese weddings often incorporate a tea ceremony earlier in the day, regardless of whether a church service is included (for Christian families).
It's important to note that traditional Vietnamese wedding invitations typically do not include specific details about the wedding ceremony or tea ceremony. This information is often shared with close relatives only.
If you wish to include the ceremony details in your invitations, you can add the following heading:
Wedding | Hôn Lễ
Wedding | Lễ Cưới
When you include the wedding or tea ceremony information on an invitation, non-relative Vietnamese guests will usually know to skip to the Reception | Tiệc Cưới heading.
Please note that these are general guidelines, and specific customs may vary within different Vietnamese communities.
For example, in my personal wedding experience, my parents and in-laws were less involved in the wedding planning to respect the other family's cultural preferences.
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