Knai Bang Chatt is a stunning location in Kep, perhaps best described on their own website: “Serene and pure, Knai Bang Chatt, an exquisite lifestyle resort, will enchant you. Located in Kep, right on the southern east coastline of Cambodia, the resort gives you a blend of privacy, serenity and exclusivity. Three renovated villas built in the 1970s by protégés of Vann Molyvann, a pupil of the world renowned Le Corbusier, are extraordinary historical landmarks you can now experience as your very own private home. Its natural beauty combined with its sense of history and great Khmer hospitality will make your stay in Cambodia unforgettable.”

The next day was spent at the equally stunning Villa Romonea for BBQ and games before a rickshaw treasure hunt on Monday!

Thank you to Christol & Sophie, their families and friends and especially Isabelle, director and founder of Asia Motion & filmmaker George Jefferies for putting us all in touch!

Aidan

Ly & Ali brought us back to the Vietnam capital for their splendid wedding at the Sheraton Hotel on West Lake, Hanoi. The morning was spent at Ly’s family home in Hai Ba Trung District  before making our way to Tay Ho where The Sheraton put on a spectacular feast in their ballroom.

We loved to be photographing  back in Hanoi and want to thank Ly and Ali so much for giving us the opportunity to do so at their wonderful wedding.

The ceremony was originally booked for Nha Trang Cathedral but unfortunately it was realised near to their big day that it fell on Maundy Thursday and they were going to be in full preparation for Easter. However The Sheraton’s new Sky Lounge made the perfect venue and Father Tien from the cathedral even came down and conducted the ceremony. Just before sunset we made our way to The Cathedral for a quick photoshoot before heading back to The Sheraton for cocktails by the pool and a lavish reception overlooking the city.

Rob and Hoami are a genuinely lovely couple and I thank you who for making me feel so welcome. A special mention for Hoami’s Mum; all those beautiful bridesmaids dresses and indeed Hoami’s wedding gown too, well, she made them from scratch! Finally a big thanks to Nick, the GM at The Sheraton Nha Trang, who as well as running a tight ship let me use his family apartment for a much needed shower between the ceremony and the reception!

With the An Hoi and a wedding reception at each of their home towns, I spent 3 great days photographing Cuc and Huy’s celebrations. The first reception for 550 of their families and friends was held at The Sheraton Hotel Saigon and the hotel put on a quality reception. The second party was at Huy’s home in Binh Duong at a new weddings events hall, The Square, and that night they had over 1,500 guests!

There were so many photo/video crews that it was difficult to get a clean shot of the couple, so the incredible 135mm f2 lens played a big part of the night…

Thank you Cuc, Huy and Cuc’s sister Jenny who helped out so much with the organisation.

Aidan: I spent 3 wonderful days with Vinh, Jessica and their families and friends who had traveled over from the US to Vietnam for their wedding.

Starting out in Saigon for a photoshoot around the city, we were only 30 minutes into the day when I had my camera snatched by a passing motorbike! Luckily I had another body and lenses on me so after a quick composing coffee we carried on and made our way from Notre Dame Cathedral to Ben Thanh market and finally to the gardens around Saigon Zoo. They were such a game for a laugh and fun to be around that I didnt even think of the loss, although it hurt the next day!

After a couple of days relaxing in Mui Ne, I met up with them again in Nha Trang where we spent the morning taking pictures along the beach. The weather was unusually unsettled but stayed dry long enough for us to get some shots. That evening we had dinner at The Sailing Club and the storm hit; high winds and heavy rain throughout dinner but it didn’t phase anyone. Vinh and Jessica decided that whatever the weather the next day, and even if it meant everyone wearing rain coats, that they were going to have their wedding on the beach! Love that attitude!!

The wedding was to be held at The Evason Ana Mandara, one of the first and best resorts in Vietnam. In the morning Vinh and his family made his way from The Sunrise Hotel by cyclo to The Ana Mandara for the Don Dau ceremony. Despite having to move from the garden into the bar they both looked great in their Ao Dai.

In the afternoon, the sky was dark and it threatened to rain all day. But come the ceremony it stayed dry and they had their wedding on the beach! A beautiful ceremony was followed by a quick photoshoot before a spectacular buffet dinner and dancing and laughing long into the night.

Thank you to Vinh, Jessica, their families and friends for a wonderful week. And a special mention to Hoa at The Ana Mandara who brilliantly organised the whole wedding only to have a motorbike accident the night before. We hope you have fully recovered x

Slideshow song “Use Somebody” by Pixie Lott.

One of their images has been on the front of our website for some time now. It’s always interesting to see how people in the industry view your images as none of the photos chosen for the magazine made it onto our blog!

Brian & Aneela in Khao Lak

Dave and Tash hadnt been to The Pimalai but brilliantly chose it when it was featured in the Independent’s best 50 best wedding locations!

Unfortunately, on their wedding day it just wouldn’t stop raining! Nothing heavy but enough to keep delaying the ceremony. With dusk approaching there was a lucky break in the weather, long enough for them to have their beach wedding that they had dreamed of. The light was fading but everything ran smoothly and after the ceremony there was a cheeky elephant ride along the sands! A delicious buffet dinner was served at the beach restaurant before everyone headed to Long Beach for the after party!

Thanks to Francois from NOI Pictures for helping out with the shooting and a big thanks to Dave and Tash for inviting us down to Ko Lanta for their wonderful wedding.

Thanks to Kerry, who will be shooting their wedding in Tay Ninh, and came along for the day. We had a great day with a really great couple.

I took this shot with a Canon S95 compact camera on self timer, perched on a can of coke for a five second exposure. Unfortunately a wave toppled it after this shot was taken and my camera was douched in the sand and salty water…

Maeve works as a travel agent with Exotissimo Travel and has an excellent knowledge of the resorts and destinations throughout Asia; we also get to sample them from time to time! Julian and I have worked extensively in the region on editorial and travel assigments, with NGO’s, photographing resorts themselves and of course on destination weddings. Between the three of us there arent many places we havent been or dont know about.

Why not contact us for some impartial advice (ok, we will sway you towards the places that will make the most stunning pictures!) on where to plan your destination wedding?

However for now it would be difficult to persude you away from Koh Kood. Still relatively untouched, white sandy bays, crystal clear water and tastefully designed resorts. Two places that offer wedding packages are Away Resort and Soneva Kiri by 6 senses……

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