Stephanie TaylorHoi An Wedding Photos
August 18th 2008 02:05
It's no surprise that most tourists find the weather in Hoi An stifling. I found myself sweating profusely by a walk down the street in the middle of the day which might explain why I chose to do most activities early in the morning or after the sun set.
Any time I did venture out during the day it was only after I was well protected with a hat, sunglasses, long sleeve top and sunscreen. I also found myself drinking water like my life depended on it. Tip - purchase sealed bottled water only - I appreciate this may sound obvious but you would be surprised how many travellers I spoke to realised their bottled water wasn't properly sealed long after they'd purchased it.
One of the great things travel does is open your eyes to another culture. Weddings are a universal and I always find it fascinating to observe weddings in another culture. In Vietnam, as in many Asian countries, wedding photos are typically taken in isolation of the wedding i.e. long before the actual wedding day.
So, it was a pleasant surprise to find myself in Hoi An town battling the elements and drinking my third bottle of water in less than an hour when I saw the wedding party walk past. I could not believe it - the bride and groom looked angelic - and the entourage was doing their very best to keep them cool, calm and collected.
The entourage was extensive and consisted of a photographer and assistant, umbrella holders (there must have been 5), make up artist, hair stylist and fashion stylist. It was priceless to watch and for a moment I forgot about the sweat running down my back and legs.
After a series of photos were taken the group stopped and the umbrellas went up. A check of make up, hair and clothes took place followed by new poses for the next series of photos. It was choreographed well and I'm sure the end result would have been stunning. This procession continued down the length of one street with many store owners peering out to watch from the safety of their shaded vantage points.
It was at that point I too sought out the safety of my own shaded vantage point. The heat here is stifling so keep re hydrated at all times!
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