Chapters in motion
Arrivals, fittings, tours, and new-year send-offs across Vietnam.
Countdown to December 26 · 7 PM ICT
Awaiting The Double Wedding
Phan Thiet glows in champagne light as we gather seaside to toast Merry & Quan and Nelson & Nancy.
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Journey Highlights
Moments in Motion
Snapshot the energy of this double celebration — from first arrivals in Saigon to lantern farewells in Hội An.
Cities & coasts
Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiết, Hội An, and Đà Nẵng on one itinerary.
Couples, one vow
Two love stories interlace for one seaside wedding night.
Food & field notes
From bánh xèo to basket boats, each day suggests delicious detours.
December 19 – 25
Episode One — Journey in Vietnam
From arrivals and fittings to sunsets and lanterns, every day shapes this shared story.
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Dec 19 · Fri
Arrival Warm-Up
AMBrides & Grooms: Early birds unwind in Ho Chi Minh City, stretch, and check out the city.
Guests: Turn the morning into a self-led city wander.
PMBrides & Grooms: No activities.
Guests: Hotel (Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint Hotel) check-ins if not already, wardrobe steaming, and grab a drink.
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Dec 20 · Sat
Fittings & Saigon Nights
AMBrides & Grooms: Nancy & Nelson meet their atelier team for dress and suit fittings.
Guests: Slow breakfast, massages, or coffeehouse hopping while fittings wrap.
PMBrides & Grooms: Review stylist notes and welcome Nelson's parents to the hotel.
Guests:Massage or night-scene outing plus Hu Tieu Nam Vang dinner and Pho Viet Nam, or snack run.
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Dec 21 · Sun
Tailored Traditions
AMBrides & Grooms: Quan's fitting at 9 AM; Merry's at 10 AM (Cee Wedding Dress) and noon (Africa Wedding Dress) before meeting La Linh or Dinh Dan for ao dai inspo.
Guests: Allan & Jenny arrive around 6 AM and enjoy first day in Vietnam over Bánh Cuốn breakfasts.
PMBrides & Grooms: Merry's makeup test at 2 PM; both couples meet the December planner & MC at 4 PM.
Guests: Welcome Laura to Vietnam at 11 PM. Options for other guests before midnight: Bún Chả, egg coffee, NOS yogurt dessert, dinner at Pho Viet Nam, Ben Nghe boat cruise.
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Dec 22 · Mon
Mekong & Pulse
AMBrides & Grooms: No tasks on deck, fuel up on Banh Mi Huynh Hoa before the Mekong shuttle to Mekong River.
Guests: Group Mekong tour with coconut workshops, sampans, and orchard stops back around 5 PM.
PMBrides & Grooms: Resting after a long day.
Guests: Poseidon seafood buffet followed by Bui Vien Street for neon nightlife.
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Dec 23 · Tue
Saigon Slow Day
AMBrides & Grooms: No scheduled activity. Start the day with Cơm Tấm breakfast.
Guests: Build your own itinerary from Ben Nghe bites to Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, or the War Museum.
PMBrides & Grooms: Final sauna steaming, journaling, massage appointments.
Guests: Dinner at Cơm Niêu Sài Gòn or Cẩm Thị with optional foot massage.
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Dec 24 · Wed
Road to Phan Thiet
AMBrides & Grooms: Breakfast at Thanh Tuyền bo ne, coffee, then depart around 10 AM.
Guests: Travel caravan to Phan Thiet with lunch at Cá Lóc Chiên Xù (Deep fried snakehead fish) before Anam check-in.
PMBrides & Grooms: Unpack, and enjoy the resort spa and pool.
Guests: Dinner near 5 PM with Banh Canh or Com Ga Ba Lieu, followed by beach sunset walk.
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Dec 25 · Thu
Gia Tien & Mui Ne
AMBrides & Grooms: Le Gia Tien begins at 7 AM followed by lunch with parents.
Guests: Breakfast at Anam before the Mui Ne dune and fishing village tour.
PMBrides & Grooms: Rest and hydrate.
Guests: Personal resort time, then dinner in the city center featuring Banh Xeo.
December 26 · 2025
The Big Night — December 26 2025
Merry & Quan
Elegant grace woven with seaside laughter.
Nelson & Nancy
Playful hearts glowing under string light.
5:00 PM
Guest welcome, sparkling pours, and portrait hour
6:00 PM
Wedding ceremony
7:00 PM
Seaside dinner service
7:45 PM
Games & toasts with both families
8:45 PM
Send-off stroll and lantern release
9:00 PM
Party officially wraps (after-party optional)
December 27 – 31
Episode Two — After the Vows
The celebrations keep rolling northbound with farewells, lantern-lit Hoi An nights, and a Ba Na Hills finale.
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Dec 27 · Sat
Family Farewells
AMBrides & Grooms: Merry's makeup refresh and wardrobe reset.
Guests: Nelson's family departs for China; everyone else enjoys personal resort time.
PMBrides & Grooms: Vietnamese relatives' wedding at 5 PM, Binh Minh Hotel.
Guests: Pool lounging or Mui Ne town strolls.
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Dec 28 · Sun
Transit to Hoi An
AMBrides & Grooms: Check out by 7 AM, breakfast with Bún Bò Xào Phan Thiet, depart for Ho Chi Minh City at 9 AM to catch the 4 PM flight to Da Nang.
Guests: Transfer together, share playlists, and swap photos on the shuttle.
PMBrides & Grooms: Arrive Tan Son Nhat around 1 PM, Da Nang near 6 PM, bus to Hoi An, check in, group dinner.
Guests: Lantern walk after dinner along the river.
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Dec 29 · Mon
Hoi An Glow
AMBrides & Grooms: Basket boat rides, tailor pickups, and lantern alley photo ops.
Guests: Coffee workshops and market snacking together.
PMBrides & Grooms: Sunset rooftop note writing.
Guests: Lantern-lit dinner by the river.
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Dec 30 · Tue
Ba Na Hills Escape
AMBrides & Grooms: Head to Da Nang, ride Ba Na Hills cable cars, and cross the Golden Bridge.
Guests: Group alpine coaster runs and sky gardens.
PMBrides & Grooms: Hotel check-in downtown; Mengqi departs for the US at 11 PM.
Guests: Afternoon adventures and celebratory dinner in Da Nang.
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Dec 31 · Wed
New Year's Departures
AMBrides & Grooms: Merry & Quan plus Nancy & Nelson depart for China at 7 AM with parents.
Guests: Final seaside reflections and souvenir grab-and-go moments.
PMBrides & Grooms: In the skies swapping photos over in-flight Wi-Fi.
Guests: New Year's Eve flights and group chats lighting up.
Anam Mui Ne Resort
Phan Thiet, Vietnam
Located along Vietnam’s southeast coast in the Mũi Né / Phan Thiết area, The Anam Mui Ne is a boutique luxury beach resort that blends Indochine-era elegance with modern comfort. The resort sits right on the golden sand beach, framed by lush tropical greenery and the tranquil East Sea Architecture and interior design evoke French-colonial charm: high ceilings, classic finishes and Vietnamese craftsmanship A peaceful, yet elevated atmosphere — perfect for both relaxation and celebration.
- Beachfront pools
- Sunset dunes fifteen minutes away
- Spa with traditional Vietnamese treatments
- Multiple dining venues with local and international cuisine
City Breaks & Bites
Vietnam Experience Catalog
Curated stops for downtime between events. Discover beloved cafes, night markets, day trips, and beach hideouts — all mapped and ready.
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