Destination Weddings

Vietnam

11 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Vietnam

Vietnam brings lantern-lit Hoi An, limestone bays and long beaches with excellent food at every turn. It suits couples wanting culture and adventure, with luxury resorts at sensible prices.

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Best timeFeb to Apr

Pleasant weather across north, centre and south

Flight time13 hours

Direct from Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines

VisaNo visa, 45 days

Up to 45 days, or apply for a 90-day e-visa

Legal weddingSymbolic here

Legal marriage needs one partner to hold Vietnamese residency, so most couples marry at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here

Top tipCheck your stamp

Check your entry stamp shows 45 days before leaving the airport. Immigration will not correct it later

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Vietnam by area

Hoi An & Da Nang2 venues · Beachfront, ResortExplore the area →Nha Trang & Ninh Van Bay3 venues · Boutique, BeachfrontExplore the area →

11 venues in Vietnam

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Vietnam wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner