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 Nu Vo's wedding turned out to be very similar in many ways to the Buddhist wedding I had attended in Vietnam. There was a procession, offerings to the ancestors and several wedding dresses. The main difference this time was there were two ceremonies instead of one. The Vietnamese ceremony took place in the bride's home with her closest friends and family attending. In many ways this was the more intimate and important of the two ceremonies. It was indeed an honor to attend this ceremony. The bride was married in the traditional gown, followed by several other western gowns worn at key moments throughout the day. Since she is also Catholic, a second separate ceremony was held in a nearby church later that afternoon where she wore one of the white gowns. This was attended by many outside friends and acquantices. |
 The procession (the groom's family and friends) prepares to bring the offerings and dowry to the brides home. |
 Bride and groom bow to the ancestors (an alter with pictures of the deceased amid wedding gifts and special offerings). |
 Nu's new mother-in-law and husband Keith place earrings on the new bride. |
 The earrings are an essential part of the Vietnamese ceremony and are more important than the ring which is a western custom. |
 Nu and Keith relax for informal snap shot. |
 The big reception in China town! |
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