For bride Han Pham, elegance was never performative—it was understood and inherited. Her pre-wedding shoot with her fiancé captured this innate sensibility in a stunning editorial set at the Da Lat Palace Heritage Hotel, Vietnam—a French colonial icon whose weathered charm echoed their love for legacy and story.
The visual narrative leaned heavily into the “old money” aesthetic. From the soft gleam of chandeliers in gilded corridors to the quiet intimacy of vintage suites, each frame was imbued with restraint and richness.
Han embodied the vision flawlessly. In one look, she wore a contemporary ivory mini dress with a flowing train and floral appliqué, striking a bold yet romantic silhouette against the garden’s pine-lined backdrop. Her bridal gown channeled a couture-inspired sensibility: a structured corset bodice, off-shoulder lace sleeves, and delicate net gloves created a cinematic portrait of femininity. Every detail, from her drop earrings to her scarlet lip, spoke to a carefully edited sense of glamour.
Her fiancé balanced the aesthetic with classic menswear that subtly nodded to formality without fuss—starting with a double-breasted dark suit in the garden and evolving into a crisp ivory tuxedo jacket and black satin bow tie for their indoor portraits. Together, they were the picture of timeless style—elegant, composed, and deeply in sync.
Shot entirely on-location, the editorial seamlessly blended interiors rich with antique furniture and patinaed gold frames, with moments of quiet intimacy—a bride adjusting her groom’s tie, or leaning contemplatively against carved wood. The visual tone was soft, warm, and editorial in pacing—conveying emotion not through grandeur but through stillness.
Vendor Credit:
Photographer: The Vu Archives
Planner: The Mode Studio
Decoration: The Mode Studio
Bridal Gown: White Peony & Olivia Ng Bridal
Bridal Shoes: Amina Muaddi
Hair and Makeup Artist: Đỗ Sun & Ha Nguyen
Engagement Rings: Cartier
Jewellery: Van Cleef & Arpels
Timepieces: Audemars Piguet & Hublot
