Wedding Celebrant Vietnam - Leanne Summers

14/09/2026

Hey, it's been a minute between posts. I've been waiting to tell you about these stunning ladies. They secretly eloped back in February this year while holidaying in Vietnam with their families.

I couldn't tell you about it because B is famoouus. Think Death in a Small Town and some super Indie films like A Safe Distance. They hadn't publicly announced their engagement, so couldn't really announce their wedding.

Celeb status aside (the photographer and makeup artists were agog), they wanted a private wedding that still felt local. So we did the wedding at their villa (and I haven't posted any of that because it was very personal. After the ceremony, it was time for Hoi An Old Town and mixing with the locals.

Of all the countries they've visited and adventures they've had (including a scam in Colombia where they arrived at an Airbnb that didn't exist), they both said Vietnam was their favourite country so far.

After the secret wedding, they flew to Hanoi and joined their families on a cruise in Halong Bay, where they shared their news.

I follow B on Instagram - she's badarse. S is tech geek - she's badarse too. I'm super pleased that the team and I were able to give them exactly what they wanted on their wedding day.

Hope you're both well and happy.

PS: This kind of "local feels" wedding photo is really popular right now. If you can imagine yourself in images like this, get in touch.

Thank you and for the images, and @trieuduongmakeupstudio

24/08/2026

Ba Na Hills in Danang is famous for the Golden Hands Bridge.

It's a place a lot of couples want to elope. There are two wee challenges with an elopement at Ba Na. The first is the crowds. It's almost impossible to find a location private enough for such a personal occasion and not overrun with people. The second is the weather. It can be fine and sunny one minute, misty and cloud-covered the next, or pouring with torrential rain in a split second.

We got the private location part nailed for L+M. I'm not going to tell you where it is for obvious reasons. But we couldn't hold the weather. It was lovely and sunny as M started her walk to her groom. As the ceremony progressed, the mist rolled in, giving everything a very gothic feel. Then, just as they kissed and we started the post-ceremony photos, the heavens opened, and it poured. It rained so hard it flooded the park. We took refuge in the gym because it was the only place with an open door. The rain did not stop- it didn't even look like it was stopping, so we signed the certificate in the gym (a first for me).

On the short trip up the stairs to their accommodation, L+M were soaked to the bone - and it stopped the post-wedding photography, which was a real bummer - but they've promised a vow renewal to finish the photos.

Tips for Ba Na elopements: book accommodation so you have a place to get ready (it's very cool to explore in the evenings when the crowds are gone). It's a trek up the mountain in the cable car and a lot of walking (read: sweat). If you want the bridge, definitely book accommodation and have an early-morning elopement before the cable cars open for the tourists.

Prepare for all weather conditions and accept that it's very hard to find a location without any people around, and you'll love it

Thank you for the gorgeous shots (in difficult conditions) and for the beautiful hair and makeup.

15/08/2026

D+C visited Hoi An 18 months ago with their gorgeous 6 month old. That trip was a life changer. They made a pact to return to live by July 2026. And they did! With family visiting to check out their new digs (and to confirm they hadn't lost their minds, they made a spur of the moment decision to elope at Shore Club, Hoi An.
We had 8 days to prepare. It was a whirlwind and it was fun. Congratulations D+C, you can relax now.

09/08/2026

Still so much more to share with you about this wedding. (I still always get a big fright even though it know it's coming!)

07/08/2026

Can you imagine arriving in Hoi An when you were 18 on your first backpacking trip with your best mate - and standing among the lanterns, and promising yourself you'd get married in Hoi An one day.

That's exactly what H did. And the kicker. H married her then-backpacking best mate 12 years later in Hoi An.

It was a fantastic day. Laid back. No stress. Just friends and family, having a really good knees-up.

Sound like you.....drop me a line.

31/07/2026

This old school pic is the only image I have from this amazing family. It was hilarious watching the young and not so young trying to work out how to put the film in the cameras.....

Here's a lovely note they sent me the next day: 'Leanne was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, offering thoughtful guidance on the ceremony format that would suit us best while ensuring every detail reflected who we are. She worked closely with us to create a ceremony that turned out to be everything we wanted (even things we hadn't realised we wanted at the beginning).

Her support went well beyond planning the ceremony. A few days before the wedding, she met with us to walk through everything, putting us completely at ease. She also acted as a liaison with the resort, helping us resolve last minute details with the hotel and making the entire process seamless.

On the day itself, Leanne was a calm and reassuring presence. She delivered a beautiful ceremony that exceeded all of our expectations and made our special day even more memorable.

We can also confirm that Leanne is absolutely the real deal (and exceptional at what she does). Planning a wedding from another country can feel overwhelming and comes with its fair share of uncertainty, but Leanne was someone we trusted completely from the very beginning.

We couldn't recommend her more highly. Thank you, Leanne, for being such an important part of our wedding day and helping create memories we'll cherish forever.'

24/07/2026

Wedding ceremonies and the good the bad and the ugly. One of my favourite topics. Was great fun to chew the fat about all things weddings with my good friends at MESSY Studio.

If you want to know more about my approach to weddings take a look. It was terrific fun sitting in the paddies drinking great coffee.

[English Below]Đằng sau mỗi lễ cưới luôn có một người lặng lẽ lắng...

20/07/2026

D was up at the crack of dawn to DIY the wedding arch for his wife. They eloped on An Bang Beach in the early hours, with their oldest friends and daughter, before the heat took centre stage. After lunch everyone jumped in the ocean in all their finery.

Here are some kind words from the couple.

“Thank you for such a special day. Small, intimate with our closest friends is all we wanted. Thank you for curating a beautiful ceremony and making our day so special - we became man and wife in the most relaxed way possible - it was amazing”

Thanks to for the pics

14/07/2026

Elope in Danang for 1999 USD.

This is the Let's Elope package in one line: includes hair and makeup, bouquet, photography and me. All I need is the two of you, this coastline (this is the Hyatt Regency Danang - where the couple was staying). It was a gorgeous ceremony with a family photo shoot to boot :)

No guest list to manage, no reception to plan. B + J came for exactly that and left with rings on their fingers, a little sandy, completely unbothered by anyone else's opinion on their wedding.

If this looks like you, drop me a line. I'm happy to help.

PS: Staying at a resort with a private beach really helps if you want a beach ceremony that's not surrounded by other people.

05/07/2026

Một, hai, ba, yô! (A Vietnamese toast)

When guests found their seats at K+T's wedding, they found a bottle and shot glass waiting on their chair.

When the bride arrived, all the guests and the wedding party opened their bottles and we had a cheers for the couple.

That one gesture set the tone. K+T wanted their wedding to feel joyful and relaxed, rather than stiff and formal.

I'm not suggesting everyone needs booze to relax their guests on their wedding day - but for K+T it was the perfect way to break the ice for their interactive and very informal ceremony.

Two minutes in, the guests weren't an audience anymore. They were participants :)

The toasts don't always need to wait for the reception ;)

Looking for a way to front load the fun for your ceremony? Send me a DM