Wedding attire adorned with thousands of stones by designer Anh Thu

Designer Anh Thu, known for her song "Thien Dang", created a wedding gown adorned with thousands of hand-embellished crystals and beads for her special day.

Designer Anh Thu, renowned for her song "Thien Dang", celebrated her wedding to Chinese businessman Hoa Ngoc Phong in late September. Her wedding attire, a highlight of the ceremonies in Ho Chi Minh City, featured gowns meticulously adorned with thousands of hand-embellished crystals and beads, reflecting her signature design aesthetic.

For the bridal procession, Anh Thu and her husband chose modernized traditional wedding garments. The bride wore a form-fitting mermaid gown that accentuated her figure, shimmering with iridescent stones and sequins against a metallic fabric. A distinctive feature was the large, pleated puff sleeves made from glossy taffeta, complemented by a phoenix hair ornament. Her husband donned a traditional Chinese ensemble, a combination of a changpao and magua, exquisitely embroidered with coiling dragons and wave patterns.

On the bride's hand was a tuan phien (traditional Chinese round fan). Anh Thu stated it took about one week of embellishment to complete this accessory.

The bridal procession of Pham Dang Anh Thu.

During the ancestral ceremony at the bride's family home in Ho Chi Minh City, the groom wore an ao dai adorned with dragon imagery. The bride chose a white ao dai embellished with phoenix motifs. The couple's outfits symbolized harmony and partnership for their journey ahead.

For the reception, the designer wore three distinct gowns. The first, a reception soiree, featured a sheer skirt and a bodice adorned with crystals and intricate Baroque carvings, showcasing Pham Dang Anh Thu’s characteristic design style.

For the vow exchange on stage, the designer chose a voluminous ball gown crafted from luxurious tulle and premium chiffon. This custom-made dress, tailored to her precise measurements, perfectly enhanced the bride's silhouette and was paired with a delicate veil and natural pink-toned makeup. Anh Thu expressed her desire to embody a princess on her special day, revealing that her team spent 5 months completing the series of wedding gowns using imported, high-quality materials.

Following the ceremony, the bride changed into a mermaid gown valued at hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong, meticulously crafted with intricate embellishment techniques and 3D shaping. The corset-structured bodice cinched her waist, enhancing her figure.

Designer Anh Thu sang "Can’t Help Falling in Love", expressing her love for her husband at their wedding in Ho Chi Minh City, on the evening of 26/9.

Anh Thu's husband, 38, studied and established a business in South Korea. The couple married after one year of dating. Pham Dang Anh Thu, who is the same age as her husband, was born in Ho Chi Minh City and formerly worked as a photo model. In 2008, she founded her own fashion brand. She has designed outfits for numerous celebrities, including Ho Ngoc Ha, Miss Do My Linh, and Tieu Vy. Many Chinese stars, such as Pham Bang Bang and model Uong Thi Thi (wife of actor Chan Tu Dan), have also worn her designs. In 2016, Anh Thu showcased her collection at Western Canada Fashion Week, Canada’s largest fashion event.