— 02.11.2025 —
Jasmine & Paul
Hồ Chí Minh City, Việt Nam
A Match Made In Peckham
You have been cordially invited to the biggest daft laugh of 2025.
We are getting married in Vietnam and we can’t wait for our favourite people to join us.
When
Sunday 2nd November, 2025
All Day
Where
TBC
Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam
Schedule
Morning
A traditional Vietnamese ceremony will be held at Paul’s family home in Hồ Chí Minh City. This will consist of gift exchanges, prayers to ancestors and a tea ceremony.
A lunch will be provided to all guests after the ceremony.
We encourage guests to wear traditional Vietnamese clothing (Áo dài) for the morning ceremony. We can provide assistance with helping you purchase one in the days leading up to the wedding but is not mandatory.
Late Afternoon / Evening
There will be a reception held at a TBC location in Hồ Chí Minh City.
All guests are encouraged to dress in comfortable evening wear ready for feasting, dancing and most importantly, KARAOKE!
Hello, it’s Jasmine here. I thought a few of you might want to get to know us a little more. Inspired by Teen Vogue’s 151 Actually-Interesting Questions to Get to Know Someone, I have compiled a quickfire quiz that’ll make you think ‘ooh, I didn’t know THAT’. Hope you enjoy xx
The Bride
Jasmine Lyall
When and where were you born? 26th September 1991. Princess Mary’s RAF Hospital, Halton
Where did you go to primary school? Thetford and East Herrington Sunderland
Where did you go to secondary school? Durham
Where did you go to university and what did you study? Leeds, Biochemistry. Got a Desmond.
Where do you work now? South East London Diabetic Eye Screening Programme
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Meeting Mr Blobby at Pleasurewood Hills
What’s something you’re really bad at? Listening when I’m texting, singing in tune, keeping cool at small inconveniences.
What do you think makes someone a good person? Kindness, selflessness and a sense of community
Do you think dreams have deeper meanings? I have a real true fear of people describing their dreams to me please never do it or if you do please summarise it in 20 words.
What are you most grateful for in life? Having ten working fingers and toes, that more than 50% of my houseplants are still alive, getting up early doing tasks before 10am, the sun, frost, living a silly little life with top friends and family
What’s your favorite sport to watch? Tennis forever <3. Paul has also got me into watching Arsenal games although arguably that’s his least favourite sport to watch if they’re losing xx and also mine because he then has an upside down smile for the rest of the day xx
You have to choose one: eyelashes or eyebrows? Right eyelash left eyebrow
If raindrops weren’t a thing, what would you want to fall from the sky? all you can eat pickles
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Another language, how to play the keyboard, knitting, gardening, general DIY. Refer to: basement of abandoned hobbies.
Do you believe in ghosts? No
The Groom
Paul Hoang
When and where were you born? May 1990, Dudley Road Hospital (Birmingham)
Where did you go to primary school? Downhills
Where did you go to secondary school? Park View Academy
Where did you go to university and what did you study? LMU - Biomedical Science
Where do you work now? St. Thomas’ Hospital
What’s your favourite childhood memory? My parents gifting me a Gameboy Colour and Pokemon Red.
What’s something you’re really bad at? Singing, dancing and anything requiring keeping a beat (yes even a metronome).
What do you think makes someone a good person? Kindness
Do you think dreams have deeper meanings? Maybe???
What are you most grateful for in life? Growing up in a Viet household
What’s your favourite sport to watch? Arsenal (barely at the best of times)
You have to choose one: eyelashes or eyebrows? wth. Eyebrows?
If raindrops weren’t a thing, what would you want to fall from the sky? random talents absorbed through the skin that lasts for an hour
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Playing a piano
Do you believe in ghosts? Casper exists
The Registry
Many of you are travelling across the world to celebrate with us in Hồ Chí Minh City. Having you there is more than anything we could ever wish for.
During the traditional Vietnamese ceremony, it is normal custom for guests to give monetary gifts to the bride and groom in red envelopes (lì xì) . However, this can be of any value and is said to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple.
Travel
We advise guests to arrive by Thursday 30th October 2025, especially if you are wishing to purchase an Áo dài. This also gives you time to recover from the jetlag and explore HCMC. We will be organising some pre-wedding activities for anyone who is keen to come along! More details to follow…
By air
The nearest international airport is Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in Hồ Chí Minh City. There are direct flights from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines
Hồ Chí Minh City is well connected with many other major international airports. This includes Istanbul, Dubai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai.
Other major airports in Vietnam include Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (2 hour flight from Hồ Chí Minh City). Other domestic flights are also available between Hồ Chí Minh City and other airports such as Da Nang and Phu Quoc.
By land
There are multiple coach and bus companies that connect Hồ Chí Minh City with other cities in the country and Cambodia.
Train connections are available to Hồ Chí Minh City via Vietnam Railways from limited stations.
Local travel
We recommend downloading the app “Grab” prior to landing in Vietnam and can be used in most major places. Grab will allow you to book taxi rides, motorbike rides and deliveries.
We hope you’ll join us on this special day.
FAQs
We will be updating this section periodically over the next 9 months. Keep your eyes peeled.
Data in Vietnam
If your mobile phone supports eSIM, we recommend setting one up before landing in Vietnam to help with using Grab and communications.
Some suggested apps include Airalo and Nomad.
Questions for the bride or groom
Please contact us directly if you have any questions!