Seal Your Love With Coastal Views – A Complete Guide to Planning the Ideal Beachfront Wedding in Vietnam 

Vietnam’s stunning coastlines and warm hospitality make it the perfect backdrop to seal your love with unforgettable coastal views. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your special day in your dream wedding destination.

The Legal Side of Weddings in Vietnam

To legally marry in Vietnam as a foreigner, a civil ceremony is required. It involves submitting documentation such as birth certificates, single-status certificates, and passports. Therefore, as with most destination weddings, many couples choose to complete the legalities in their home country and focus on a symbolic or celebratory ceremony in Vietnam; a more stress-free experience that retains the magic of your special day.

Finding a Local Guide/Planner

Hiring a local wedding planner is essential for navigating cultural and logistical nuances. They can recommend stunning beachfront venues, handle permits, and organise everything from decor to catering. Planners familiar with local customs and the language can also help incorporate Vietnamese traditions, such as a tea ceremony, into your celebration.

Popular Beach Wedding Destination: Quy Nhon

For those seeking to wed on the enchanting shores of Central Vietnam, such as weddings in Quy Nhon, resorts in the area can offer the same assistance as an individual planner. This also comes with the benefit of a complimentary venue and accommodation, like Anantara Quy Nhon Villas.

Best Time for a Beach Wedding in Vietnam

Overall, the best months for a beachfront wedding are March to May and September to November, offering sunny skies and pleasant weather. Avoid the rainy season from June to August and the Typhoon season in late autumn, especially in central Vietnam.

Festivals That Will Leave You Speechless – A Quy Nhon, Vietnam Travel Guide

This coastal city in Bình Định province, Vietnam was once flourishing in agriculture and fishing as their primary commercial activities. Quy Nhon has now become a widely popular tourist destination that attracts travellers from all corners of the world. While you may be planning a vacation to Quy Nhon, be sure to note if your trip coincides with any of the below festivals in the city.

Kick Up a Session of Martial Arts

The Vietnamese traditional martial arts are honoured once every two years on a platform created especially to discuss all things martial arts, delegation meetings, exchanges and promoting this art on a global scale. Participants of this event will be able to reside at a Quy Nhon hotel. The Bình Định traditional martial arts festival kicks off with performances in the town of Quy Nhon, a convenient location to reach for guests staying at Anantara Quy Nhon Villas.

Dong Da Festival

The Dong Da Festival is an annual tradition that takes place for Emperor Quang Tung and the leaders of the Tay Son movement. Festivities of this tradition are carried out on the fifth day of the first lunar month and will involve Vietnamese martial arts, Kung Fu (di quyen), a drumming competition and playing with fighting sticks.

Summer Sea Festival to Explore

The Summer Sea Festival includes an entertainment-filled series of activities for all. This family-friendly festival features events in both culture and sport. As means of attracting local and foreign travellers, the Summer Sea Festival offers an assortment of exciting activities like futsal for children, martial arts competitions, culinary contests and tourism workshops.

Do Gian Festival – the Story of a Goddess

The Do Gian Festival is a special ceremony held in the village of An Thai on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, to worship Ba, Goddess of the Sea. While villagers celebrate this festival in song and dance, they seek the blessings of Ba for good weather, wealth and joy. The village community also practises a sacrifice offering of roasted pork which is thrown down from the trellis after the festival.