I JUST CAME TO SAY HELLO In Vietnamese wedding culture, the bride and groom--with entourage in tow--greets every table of guests at their reception to toast and thank them for attending. This gesture is called chào bàn and can involve lots of drinking for the groom. Chào bàn literally translates . . .
The Why Behind Matron of Style | Viet Bridal & Wedding Blog
There’s always a why behind everything we do. Sometimes it’s obvious. Sometimes it takes a cocktail to get to the bottom of things haha. When it comes to Matron of Style, though, the why behind it is simple: family. Like a lot of kids my age (yes, I certainly consider myself a womanchild), . . .
All in the Details: A Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style
The Year is 2012. I am t-minus three months from the BIG day. My family is hosting my Lễ Hỏi or a traditional Vietnamese Engagement. Pinterest is two years old. I refused to sign up for an account for fear of becoming an obsessive bridezilla searching and pinning themes, colors and details. No . . .
How I Chose My Áo Dài Lễ Hỏi | Matron of Style
The Vietnamese Áo Dài is an alluring silhouette that elongates the body and accentuates the waist. It is essentially a tunic, with two, high, side slits worn with pants. The dress is worn for many occasions, but the more elaborate and luxe the áo dài, the more special the occasion. For a . . .