Congrats on your engagement!As a Bride-To-Be, planning a traditional Vietnamese engagement alongside a wedding ceremony is no easy fete! Thankfully, the engagement is often a collaborative effort with your parents and loved ones. You’ve heard that saying failure to plan is planning to fail? And . . .
Viet Fashion Week – Day 2 Recap | Matron of Style
Matron of Style is back at it again to give you the low down on what went down on Day 2 of Viet Fashion Week 2016.Let me tell you, loves, the vibe was way different! It was a little bit quieter, a little more mellow. I arrived to Cynthia Bui, designer, and her models pre-occupied with the . . .
Viet Fashion Week 2016 – Day 1 Recap | Matron of Style
If you’ve been following Matron of Style on Insta or FB, you know how busy, yet exciting it has been for me this past weekend covering Viet Fashion Week 2016.Your girl has attended New York Fashion Week before (eons ago when it was still held at Bryant Park), so I definitely had an idea of what . . .
Mai’s Áo Chào Bàn | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa
One good thing leads to another and it has certainly been the case between Matron of Style and photographers, Lin & Jirsa! We continue our post from last night by getting straight to business…style business.Mai’s vision of her dream ao dai was brought to life by designer Thai Nguyen. Her . . .
Mai & Nham’s Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa
When Matron of Style introduced herself and her vision to photographers Lin & Jirsa, they responded with not only one bride to feature, but TWO! This month, the collaboration continues with Mai & Nham who tied the knot earlier this year in January of 2016.The first time I connected with . . .
Spring 2017 Bridal Fashion Week Recap | Matron of Style
New York Bridal Week Spring 2017 came and went just a short week ago and here are Matron of Style's top trends that are translatable to traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai:Lace Tulle illusion bust, bodice and sleeves Appliqués thoughtfully placed over illusion bust, bodice and sleeve hem . . .
Vi ‘s Áo Đón Dâu | Matron of Style x Lin & Jirsa
When I first connected with Vi by way of photographers Lin & Jirsa, she was so sweet and easy going! She describes her personal style as relaxed and simple with girly touches. She's a huge fan of anything that gets her out the door fast!We started digging into the inspiration behind her áo . . .
Thanking Your Guests in Traditional Vietnamese Style | Matron of Style
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 . . .
How to Plan a Traditional Vietnamese Engagement | Matron of Style
Congrats on your engagement!As a Bride-To-Be, planning a traditional Vietnamese engagement alongside a wedding ceremony is no easy fete! Thankfully, the engagement is often a collaborative effort with your parents and loved ones. You’ve heard that saying failure to plan is planning to fail? And . . .