Photos

Our "Petite wedding"/"Ăn hỏi" ceremony in November 2021 at the Cylburn Arboretum (Baltimore, Maryland).

It was 32 degree, the wind speed was at 14.5 mph, and Nhi's dress was made of silk - but our love kept us warm. (Baltimore, Maryland)

Lễ dạm ngõ - this Vietnamese wedding tradition brings the two families together to a formal meeting to ask for the bride’s hand in marriage and discuss the wedding. (October 2021, Silver Spring, MD)

Our first kiss as an engaged couple! (Baltimore, Maryland). Photo credit: Spruha Kurlekar

Our first trip since the pandemic - we were in the Pacific Northwest during its hottest days (June 2021) ! (Olympic National Park, Washington)

In May 2021, Nhi got her master's degree from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health - and Nathan got his honorary degree for being the best partner! (Baltimore, Maryland)

The 2019 World Series! Nhi cheered for the Nats since D.C. is basically her second home, and of course Nathan, a true Houstonian, cheered for the Astros. We still love each other. (Washington, D.C.)

Nhi's parents met Nathan's extended family for the first time at Grammie's home (where we are getting married at!) (September 2019, Pasadena, Maryland)

Our trip to paradise on earth, Ilha Grande in Brazil! (Summer 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Our trip to Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland. It was a dream came true for Nathan, a zoologist at heart. (Summer 2019, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil)

Nhi's parents lived in Brazil from 2016-2019 and Nathan's parents visited in the summer of 2019 for a joined family vacation! (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Nhi caught the bouquet at Thuy's wedding! Nathan meanwhile was eating cake in the corner. (August 2018 - Portland, Maine)

Nathan and Nhi went back to Viet Nam in March 2018 to celebrate Thuy and Jimmy's wedding (Ha Noi, Viet Nam)

Nhi and Nathan lived with Thuy (Nhi's sister) and Jimmy (Nhi's brother in law) from 2017 to 2019. Our first New Year's celebration as roommates- swing dance! (Washington, D.C.)

Nathan moved in with Nhi in Washington D.C. in December 2017 - ending our long-distance relationship. The best Christmas gift one could ask for! (Washington, D.C.)

The 2017 solar eclipse! We can't wait for the next one in 2024 in Texas (Seneca, South Carolina)

Nathan's graduation from the University of Texas in Austin - ready for his big move across the country (May 2017, Austin, Texas).

Nhi graduated from Earlham College and moved to D.C. for her job - patiently waiting for Nathan to graduate the following year to end our long distance relationship (May 2016, Richmond, Indiana)

Our first camping trip (December 2015 - Big Bend National Park, Texas)

We went to the old capital of Viet Nam and dressed up as king and queen (December 2014 - Hue, Viet Nam)

Our trip to central Viet Nam - we biked in the rain around the old city (December 2014 - Hoi An, Viet Nam).

Nathan having family dinner with Nhi's grandpa and dad in Ha Noi. Nathan loved hearing Nhi's grandpa's stories about Viet Nam's history. (December 2014 - Ha Noi, Viet Nam)

Nathan's first morning in Viet Nam! To our surprise, Nathan bravely added the infamously pungent shrimp paste to his noodles, like the rest of us, and he loved it! (December 2014, Ha Noi, Viet Nam)

After a short break to find ourselves, we got back together at the end of summer 2014 - we learned that independence helped us sustain our long distance relationship. (New York City, New York)

Our first official photo as a couple! (May 2012, Houston, Texas)

Nhi's Prom in April 2012- where it all started! (Houston, Texas)