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Oct 17, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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S2020

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typical to give money in an evelope with a "congrats" card. typically $75-100 per person going.
Oh, I'm Vietnamese.
you may want to post this in the Socal Forum.

Oct 17, 2005 | 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by doriontrask,Oct 17 2005, 04:50 PM

Sorry, I should clarify... at the wedding itself, which is usually at some family member's house or at a private place for the family most of the times, the groom wears a shiny long dress (typically blue) with a gold head piece. Then usually at the reception they wear a tux or what not. I have seen the groom still wear that outfit for a short time at the reception greeting people then go change into a tux on one occassion.

Again, I don't know what Vietnamese tradition that is, but I've never seen it.

Oct 17, 2005 | 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple_sky,Oct 17 2005, 08:30 PM

Again, I don't know what Vietnamese tradition that is, but I've never seen it.

it's called Ao Dai

Oct 18, 2005 | 06:20 AM

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Thanks, everyone!

I appreciate the help. My wife appreciates it even more.

Oct 18, 2005 | 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by S2020,Oct 17 2005, 09:32 PM

it's called Ao Dai

Doesn't the BRIDE actually wear it? Again, I've never been to a Vietnamese wedding with the groom wearing such, only the bride.

Oct 18, 2005 | 01:52 PM

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They're for the groom too.

Oct 18, 2005 | 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by f20cpwr,Oct 18 2005, 01:52 PM

They're for the groom too.

Wow! They must be VERY traditional then. I've only been to the Vietnamese American weddings and they weren't that traditional.

Oct 18, 2005 | 03:56 PM

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I guess if you're going to be traditional enough for the bride to wear it, might as well go all the way.

Oct 18, 2005 | 05:15 PM

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Please note that giving a red envelope is only for individuals who are married. At least in Chinese tradition. So if you're 21 and single I would highly recommend another form of gift.