I just got home from a friend's Engagement ceremony. In Vietnam there is an engagement ceremony and then a wedding ceremony.
Today was at the bride's home in Da Nang. Her family hosted and welcomed guests, then the groom's family entered bringing gifts of food and drink (a full roasted pig!). The fathers talked (not exactly sure what was said), then the fathers introduced their family members. Then the couple was brought to the front to take pictures in front of the table of food and gifts, and to exchange rings. It was so special!
Very formal, but intimate and personal. I tried to take some pictures, but the flash on my camera hasn't been working too well...
