My’s family had been ready and waiting to welcome Hau and his family since the early morning.
Donning a white ao dai, the beauty queen (L) took a photo with her mother while waiting for Hau and his family to arrive and complete the bride-side ancestral ceremony.
The couple showed up at 11:30 a.m., wearing matching traditional Vietnamese ao dai made by designer Ha Cuc.
They changed outfits before departing from My’s house in the capital for Hau’s hometown further north in Thai Binh Province, where they then completed the groom-side of the ancestral ceremony at Hau’s house.
Their red costumes were also made by Ha Cuc, with patterns symbolizing happiness and good fortune.
Star footballer Doan Van Hau escorts Miss Vietnam finalist Doan Hai My to greet the couple’s relatives.
Betrothal gifts Hau’s family prepared were adorned with patterns of dragons and phoenixes, traditional symbols of men and women in relationships that represent happiness.
Green and white were used as the main color combination motif for the gifts, matching the decorative theme at My’s house.
Foreigners along the way were excited to see a couple holding a traditional engagement ceremony, and some stopped to take photos.
Hau said he felt nervous on his big day. He constantly checked his outfit and the gifts to make sure everything was perfect.
Hau, 24, gained popularity after his excellent early-career performances made him a regular starter on the national football team. His stellar play helped Vietnam win the 2018 SEA Games gold medal.
He and My, 22, were introduced to each other through mutual connections. They began dating a few months after My competed in the 2020 Miss Vietnam contest.
The couple publicized their relationship in 2022. Hau has been seen traveling with My’s family on several trips, and My has often been spotted in the crowd at Hau’s football matches, cheering on her beaux as he plays.
Following their Saturday engagement in Hanoi and wedding ceremony in Thai Binh, they are set to have another Hanoi wedding ceremony on Nov. 26.
