Khosbayar, 27, presents the 12 ceremonial trays to his bride Bao Ngoc, 25, at their wedding in central Khanh Hoa Province on Dec. 29, 2025. They included six prepared in Mongolian tradition.
The bride shared photos and videos of the ceremony on her personal social media page, drawing widespread attention.
A person with a handle named Pham Thanh Lich wrote: "Vietnamese women marrying British, American, Chinese, Japanese, and African men is common, but this is the first time I have seen someone marry a Mongolian."
The groom’s procession included 12 family members who traveled from Mongolia to Vietnam for the engagement ceremony.
The engagement ceremony of a Mongolian groom and his Vietnamese bride.
The bride wore an ao dai to welcome the groom’s family and perform ancestral rites before changing into Mongolian attire for other rituals.
The bride wore a satin outfit with a straight cut, long sleeves and high collar that flowed from shoulders to ankles. The accessories were made of gold-plated alloy.
The Mongolian wedding headdress is tall, with a raised top symbolizing the Eternal Blue Sky, or Tengri, the supreme deity in Mongolian belief.
A white silk veil at the back represents fermented mare’s milk and conveys wishes for many descendants. Tassels hanging on both sides of the cheeks are believed to offer protection and ward off evil spirits.
The bride’s cuffs feature embroidered geometric, cloud and wave patterns. The loose fit created a formal and modest appearance.
The groom wore a matching outfit with a straight cut, broad shoulders and a belt at the waist, symbolizing his role as the family’s main provider.
Under Mongolian custom, the groom presents a scarf and a bowl of cow’s milk to the bride’s parents to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage. His family also brings betrothal gifts, including gold and cash.
Vietnamese engagement trays are arranged into dragon and phoenix shapes using fruits, betel and areca, symbolizing abundance, happiness and prosperity.
