Dalat Vietnam Pre-Wedding Photoshoot | Hilltop Pagoda & Dambri Waterfall
A Vietnam Love Story
US-based creator and dermatologist Madalyn Nguyen returns for the second chapter of her destination pre-wedding journey through Vietnam with her fiancé, Evan. With Vietnamese roots, this day carries a deeper meaning beyond the landscapes they visit. Dressed in traditional Áo Dài from the very beginning, they set out to experience a side of Vietnam that reflects Madalyn's heritage—from peaceful temple grounds in Bao Loc to the dramatic beauty of Dambri Waterfall. More than a photoshoot, it becomes a journey of culture, identity, and sharing a part of her story with the person she loves.
Pre-Wedding Film
Beyond the photographs, this is what it truly felt like to be there. Watch the full film from Dalat Vietnam Pre-Wedding Photoshoot | Hilltop Pagoda & Dambri Waterfall’s Vietnam pre-wedding day.
Hilltop Pagoda
The morning begins with Madalyn and Evan riding scooters through Bao Loc's winding hills, already dressed in matching white Áo Dài. Cool mountain air brushes past as the road climbs higher, revealing rolling hills and clouds drifting gently across the landscape. Even the journey to the pagoda becomes part of the experience, offering a slower way to take in the beauty of the surroundings. At the hilltop pagoda, Madalyn carries a bouquet of elegant calla lilies, her traditional headpiece completing the timeless look. For her, this chapter is especially meaningful—a chance to reconnect with her Vietnamese heritage while sharing it with Evan. Surrounded by peaceful temple grounds and soft morning light, they experience a side of Vietnam that is quiet, authentic, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Some journeys lead you to beautiful places. Others bring you closer to where your story begins.
Dambri Waterfall
For the final chapter, Madalyn changes into a low-back mermaid gown adorned with delicate floral embroidery and shimmering sequins, while her long veil dances effortlessly in the breeze. Surrounded by lush forest, Dambri Waterfall provides a dramatic yet intimate setting, where the sound of rushing water echoes through the landscape. They wander along the rocks, pause beneath the cascading falls, and take in the cool mist that fills the air. It is a place that feels both powerful and peaceful, offering a fitting finale to two days filled with discovery, connection, and shared experiences. As the journey comes to an end, they leave with far more than photographs—they leave with memories that are now part of their story.
The places we visit may become memories, but the stories we experience together become part of who we are.
Take A Glimpse
Candid clips from the day — the small, off-camera moments that make a destination shoot feel less like a session and more like a memory.
In Their Words
Having OneThreeOneFour plan this photoshoot was priceless.
With our insane work schedules and planning 3 weddings, having OneThreeOneFour plan this photoshoot for us from start to finish was priceless. Every detail was so thoughtfully organized, and required so little work from us - I can’t recommend them enough!
Madalyn & Evan
United States
★★★★★
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