{"id":30580,"date":"2025-03-24T02:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T09:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=30580"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:00:49","slug":"destination-wedding-recap-how-tastemaker-tracie-may-executed-a-british-vietnamese-wedding-weekend-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2025\/03\/24\/destination-wedding-recap-how-tastemaker-tracie-may-executed-a-british-vietnamese-wedding-weekend-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Wedding Recap: How Tastemaker Tracie May Executed a British-Vietnamese Wedding Weekend in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Destination Wedding Recap: How Tastemaker Tracie May Executed a British-Vietnamese Wedding Weekend in Vietnam<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy of Nick Middleton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Destination weddings promise romance, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable memories. Yet behind those picture-perfect Instagram moments lies a labyrinth of logistics, cultural nuances, and unexpected challenges. Former Angelino and event producer turned Ho Chi Minh City resident Tracie May<\/a> recently leveraged her extensive network of trusted local vendors to curate an elegant Vietnamese\/British hybrid wedding weekend for 120 guests at a remote riverside resort, just an hour outside the bustling city. Sharing insights from her firsthand experience, Tracie reveals how strong vendor relationships, meticulous coordination, and creative problem-solving transformed an ambitious vision into an unforgettable celebration.<\/p>\n

When Tracie first connected with the bride a year before the wedding date, she confidently anticipated smooth sailing. After all, having orchestrated numerous high-profile events during her years in Saigon, she thought, how challenging could a destination wedding in Vietnam really be? Yet, as plans unfolded, the complexity far exceeded her initial expectations. Tracie soon discovered that executing a destination wedding with thoughtful resourcefulness required meticulous attention to detail and creative solutions to unforeseen hurdles. Ultimately, it was the unwavering “all-hands-on-deck” support of her carefully chosen “army” of top-tier Ho Chi Minh City vendors, who generously went above and beyond the call of duty, offering invaluable favors, that transformed every challenge into an elegant, heartfelt celebration.<\/p>\n

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Photo Courtesy of Chi-Bu Riverside Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The wedding location, Chi-Bu Riverside Resort<\/a> in \u0110\u1ed3ng Nai, chosen by the bride and groom, is a charming and romantic, family-owned oasis nestled along the banks of the tranquil \u00d4ng K\u00e8o River. Situated just over an hour from Ho Chi Minh City by a combination of car and ferry, the resort offered an idyllic backdrop of lush gardens and peaceful river views. Yet, accessibility presented logistical challenges. Reached only by narrow dirt roads stretching more than a kilometer from the nearest freeway, transporting guests, vendors, and supplies became the first major hurdle. To ensure flawless execution, Tracie enlisted the expertise of TravelThru<\/a>, a Vietnam-based global transportation company. They meticulously coordinated buses to comfortably shuttle guests, arranged trucks to deliver decor, fresh flowers, and even kegs of beer and cider, and provided SUVs to transport vendor teams to and from the city throughout the wedding weekend. This precise orchestration was instrumental in bringing every detail seamlessly together at this breathtaking but remote riverside retreat.<\/p>\n

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Photo Tracie’s own<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wedding d\u00e9cor sets the emotional tone and visual narrative of any celebration, transforming an already beautiful setting into an unforgettable scene filled with personality, elegance, and romance. For this crucial element, Tracie called upon her trusted friend and long-time collaborator, L\u00fd Qu\u1ed1c C\u01a1 (Leo), founder of Zealart<\/a>, the most elite event design company in Vietnam, renowned for creating spectacular installations for the world\u2019s top luxury brands. With impeccable vision and meticulous attention to detail, Leo and his extraordinarily talented team crafted a stunning design that perfectly complemented Chi-Bu Riverside Resort\u2019s natural charm. Their artistry elegantly enhanced the lush landscape, effortlessly merging sophisticated floral arrangements, thoughtfully curated d\u00e9cor, and bespoke installations into the resort\u2019s riverside gardens, turning an idyllic setting into a breathtaking, immersive wedding backdrop.<\/p>\n