Groom uses excavators for wedding convoy

On the morning of April 10, excavators decorated with wedding calligraphy and balloons set off from the house of the 25-year-old groom in Dai Tu District of northern Thai Nguyen province towards the bride, Duong Thi Lien's residence.

The convoy took about 15 minutes to cover the 3-kilometer distance to the bride’s house, attracting significant attention and delighting onlookers upon reaching their destination.

"I have seen videos of wedding convoys with plows, containers, and basket boats on social media. But I never imagined one day I would find myself in the spotlight," exclaimed Lien.

The bride Duong Lien and groom Hong Son with the excavator fleet in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, April 10, 2024. Photo courtesy of Hong Son

Son and his wife, both natives of Thai Nguyen, have been together for a decade. His passion for excavators since childhood and his decade-long career working with the vehicles inspired the unconventional wedding idea.

"I got where I am today thanks to my excavators, so I wanted them to be part of my most significant day," Son said. "Besides, using a car to pick up the bride is too conventional."

A month before the wedding, he discussed the idea with his bride-to-be and both families. Knowing his good sense of humor, everyone thought it was a light-hearted joke.

As the ceremony was nearing, Son sat down again with his parents to have a serious talk about the plan. They finally supported his decision, while also reminding him to prioritize safety and refrain from disrupting traffic.

Owning only two wheel excavators himself, he borrowed five more from his friends. One day before the wedding, all seven vehicles, ranging from 5-10 tons, were thoroughly washed and decorated for the occasion. The excavators did not carry any wedding presents, given the cab space was only big enough for one driver.

Son initially intended to drive an excavator by himself to pick Lien up. However, a car was eventually chosen for the newlyweds for practical reasons, especially considering the bride’s comfort and potential weather issues.

Hong Son (in white) with his excavator driver friends in northern Thai Nguyen province, April 10, 2024. Photo courtesy of Son

On the wedding day, the excavator convoy, operated by Son’s friends, followed closely behind the wedding car.

Le Si Chien, one of the operators, shared his excitement when Son asked to borrow his vehicle.

"In the past, people used bicycles and motorbikes for their wedding ceremonies, and next up there were cars. And now we’re using excavators," Chien said. "It’s my first time doing something like this. Everyone on the team was so thrilled. Many guests even asked to take photos with the vehicles."

Photos and videos of the wedding convoy received lots of attention from social network users. A user named Binh Minh said: "What a meaningful idea to include a vehicle that’s closely related to your professional career on your wedding day. I wish you both lots of happiness."

Son expressed his surprise at the unexpected attention from the public. He asserted that the purpose of using excavators was not to seek attention, but to create unforgettable memories for his special day.

 

 

Groom uses excavators for wedding convoy

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