How to plan an Indian wedding in Vietnam with local event partners?

Vietnam - with its stunning landscapes, modern resorts, and rich cultural identity, is perfect for Indian-style weddings. But how can you organize a wedding with multiple complex ceremonies lasting several days while ensuring specialized logistics and cuisine for a large guest list?

This article will help you understand how to plan an Indian wedding in Vietnam with the support of a local organizer.

What makes Indian weddings special?

Indian weddings are among the most vibrant and grand cultural celebrations in the world. Traditionally, a wedding in India lasts 7-10 days with various ceremonies. When held abroad as a destination wedding, the duration is usually shortened to 3-4 days, including 4 to 9 main functions.

Most Indians follow Hinduism or Buddhism, with over 60% of the population being vegetarian. If non-vegetarian dishes are served, only chicken and seafood like shrimp and squid are included, while beef, pork, lamb, or goat are strictly avoided. To preserve authentic flavors, families often bring their own chefs and ingredients, setting up a dedicated kitchen at the resort.

Indian destination weddings are typically funded by the bride’s family, covering airfare, accommodation, meals, spa treatments, and gifts for guests. The ceremonies are organized consecutively over several days, flexible according to the family and couple’s preferences.

Why choose Vietnam for an Indian wedding?

Indian wedding planners consider Vietnam a fresh destination, as an alternative to familiar options like Thailand, Bali, or Malaysia. Many Indian couples choose Vietnam for the following advantages:

Convenient flights and short travel time

Vietnam currently offers direct flights from India to cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc, reducing travel time and minimizing fatigue for the couple and guests. Even without direct flights, connections via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur are convenient, making it easier to plan a 3-4 day wedding without interruptions.

Beautiful beaches and ideal tropical climate

Vietnam boasts pristine and famous beaches such as My Khe, Bai Sao, Bai Khem, and Hoi An Beach. The year-round tropical climate allows for outdoor weddings, from main ceremonies to evening parties and gala events. Romantic beach settings, fine white sand, clear blue waters, and vibrant sunsets provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photos and unforgettable memories.

Luxury resorts with large ballrooms and multiple ceremony spaces

Luxury resorts and hotels in Vietnam such as JW Marriott, Intercontinental Sun Peninsula, Amanoi, Nam Nghi, and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay offer complete facilities for large weddings, including spacious ballrooms, private beaches, swimming pools, outdoor areas, and additional amenities. These spaces allow multiple Indian-style functions to take place simultaneously without concerns about space limitations or scheduling conflicts.

Competitive resort rental pricing for full buyouts

Compared to traditional destinations, renting an entire resort in Vietnam offers highly competitive pricing, especially when including accommodation, meals, spa, and event support. This allows the bride’s family to control the budget while ensuring privacy, flexibility, and luxury throughout the wedding.

Diverse locations from vibrant cities to scenic mountains

Vietnam not only offers beautiful beaches but also diverse options such as the majestic mountains of Da Lat, the rice terraces and rivers of Sapa, and Hoi An Ancient Town with traditional architecture and welcoming locals. These locations blend perfectly with traditional Indian ceremonies and decorations, providing a unique experience that preserves authentic culture while leveraging natural scenery and modern services.

Thanks to these advantages, Vietnam is not only a luxurious wedding destination but also a place that offers a complete and memorable experience for Indian couples and international guests.

How to plan an Indian wedding in Vietnam with local support

Planning an Indian wedding in Vietnam requires careful coordination across logistics, legal requirements, cultural aspects, and guest experience. Partnering with a local wedding organizer like VietnamEvents ensures every detail is executed professionally, seamlessly, and in line with traditional customs.

Selecting venues and luxury resorts

The venue must accommodate the number of guests, diverse functions according to Indian customs, beautiful photo backdrops, and flexible spaces for both indoor and outdoor events.

VietnamEvents helps couples find luxury resorts and hotels that fit the guest count, wedding style, and budget. The process includes site surveys, reviewing facilities, event spaces, and available amenities. This ensures the wedding is not only comfortable but also leaves a luxurious impression and provides a high-end experience for guests.

Coordinating with local vendors

Indian weddings require multiple specialized services, including decorations, audio-visual equipment, henna artists, traditional music, catering, and beverages.

VietnamEvents acts as a bridge between couples and quality local vendors, ensuring that all services, from decoration and audio-visuals to catering, are prepared according to Indian traditions. The local team monitors every step, from ordering and transporting materials to supervising setup, ensuring smooth execution of all ceremonies.

Budget management and detailed planning

International weddings can incur unexpected costs if not managed carefully, especially when covering flights, accommodation, meals, ceremonial services, and entertainment.

VietnamEvents prepares a detailed budget plan, covering venue, services, decoration, meals, and transportation. Each category is closely monitored so couples know the estimated costs and avoid overspending, while optimizing expenses by renting full resorts or booking all-inclusive service packages.

Cultural and legal support

Indian weddings require adherence to traditional rituals and certain legal procedures when held in Vietnam.

VietnamEvents’ team of experts is knowledgeable about Indian customs, ceremonies, and Vietnamese legal requirements. We guide document preparation, provide translation support, and liaise with authorities when needed. We ensure all ceremonies, from Baraat, Mehndi, Sangeet, to the main wedding, follow authentic traditions, delivering a meaningful and authentic experience for the couple and guests.

Arranging accommodation and transportation for guests

Requirement: International guests need convenient accommodation near the wedding venue and easy transportation between ceremonies.

Local solution:
We coordinate with resorts and hotels to assign rooms according to guest groups, along with airport transfers and shuttle services between venues. This relieves guests of logistical concerns and ensures a comfortable, relaxing experience throughout the event.

Decoration and styling in Indian theme

Decor and setup must reflect the Indian festival style, including colors, flowers, lighting, backdrops, and seating.

VietnamEvents designs exclusive decorations, combining fresh flowers, lighting, and themed décor according to Indian traditions. Each function has a customized layout, creating striking highlights for guests and excellent photo opportunities. Additionally, our styling team ensures the bride and groom are perfectly presented for every ceremony.

Catering combining Vietnamese cuisine and traditional Indian dishes

Menus for Indian weddings in Vietnam must respect vegetarian diets, limit certain meats, while maintaining authentic Indian flavors and offering high-end culinary experiences.

VietnamEvents collaborates with Indian and Vietnamese chefs, using fresh ingredients and authentic spices to create customized menus for each function. A dedicated kitchen is set up at the resort to ensure authentic taste, while also offering luxurious Vietnamese dishes to create a unique and memorable culinary experience for guests.

Q&A

When is the ideal time to hold a wedding in Vietnam?

The ideal period is from March to September, as the weather is generally dry and pleasant, suitable for outdoor ceremonies.

Can foreigners legally marry in Vietnam?

Yes, but the process is complex, time-consuming, and requires that one or both partners reside in Vietnam for at least 21 days before filing a marriage application.
A more convenient and recommended solution is to legally marry in the home country first, then hold the wedding and ceremonies at luxury resorts and venues in Vietnam.

Is same-sex marriage recognized in Vietnam?

Vietnam has legalized same-sex marriage; however, such unions are not legally recognized or protected in any form.

What are the ideal locations for a romantic beach wedding?

• Da Nang: Offers beautiful beaches such as My Khe and Lang Co, with many resorts along the coast. Warm weather year-round.
• Phu Quoc: A southern gem with stunning beaches like Bai Sao and Bai Khem, suitable for luxurious weddings or yacht rentals.
• Ha Long Bay: UNESCO World Heritage site with breathtaking scenery, emerald waters, and limestone islands, ideal for yacht or beachfront resort weddings.
• Da Lat: Known as the "City of Love," romantic amidst mountains. Cool weather and pine forests, flower gardens create perfect backdrops for intimate or grand weddings.

Conclusion

Vietnam is an excellent choice for Indian weddings. From the stunning scenery of Da Nang and Ha Long Bay to the luxury of Phu Quoc and the professional support from VietnamEvents, we ensure an experience that creates precious memories, turning the event into a magical celebration of love and connection. Contact us today for consultation and support!