Indian family rents two five-star resorts in Vietnam for lavish wedding

The bride and groom are prominent figures in the construction and fashion industries.

Guests arrived in Da Nang by charter flight from India and were transported to the resorts.

One of the two resorts was recognized by Tripadvisor in April as one of the "Top 25 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in the World" in 2024.

It has 89 private villas, each with a pool, and room rates start at VND32 million (US$1,282) per night.

The wedding ceremony of a wealthy Indian couple at Lang Co Bay on Aug. 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of the resort

The couple selected the venues for their privacy and convenient flight connections.

Having booked them three months in advance, they made three trips to Vietnam to inspect the place and assess the facilities available.

For the wedding, they brought a team of 30 members, including chefs.

The head chef, regarded as one of the best in southern India, oversaw a menu that featured traditional Indian and Vietnamese dishes.

The wedding party area at Lang Co Bay. Photo courtesy of the resort

On Aug. 28 there was a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in the morning followed by a Christian wedding on the beach in the afternoon.

It concluded with an after-party in the evening.

The celebrations continued on Aug. 29 with three more events: a morning entertainment program, sunset viewing in the afternoon, and an indoor dinner party in the evening.

The guests returned to India on Friday.

In the past other destinations such as Phu Quoc, Ha Long and Da Nang have also been favored by affluent Indian couples for their weddings.

Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination for Indian tourists.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the country received 392,000 Indian visitors last year, a 231% increase from 2019, the year before Covid travel restrictions took effect.