It used to be costly feast, fire-works and sparkling wine for a perfect and trendy wedding bash. But due to the global economic crisis which had affects ordinary people as well many people are choosing a different way to celebrate their wedding e.g. a simple tea and biscuits party.

Just like rest of the world in Vietnam couple invites the guests on their wedding reception and offer them cup of tea and cigarettes. It is the traditional celebration and called cuoi tiec tra which means tea wedding party. Before the 1980s these type of wedding parties or receptions were normal and they are now making a comeback in the last few years, especially in areas around Ha Noi.

Basically these parties are not part of wedding and they are not official wedding ceremony. In Vietnam most couples host these parties before their wedding day.  They invite all their friends just for a get together so that they all can wish them well for their future. It is a cheaper option that means newly married couple does not have to worry about getting loans to pay for their wedding day. These kinds of parties are very popular in Vietnam and more than 200 parties have been held over the last few years.