Fate after more than 20 years of being single
After nearly a week of organization, the wedding of bride Tran Thi Huong (born 1969, Da Lat, Lam Dong) and groom Do Vinh Phuc (born 1965, Binh Duong) unexpectedly attracted the online community. Their wedding photos were loved and shared by many people.
This spread started from a post by Ms. Ly Thuc Nhi (30 years old, Lam Dong) on a Facebook group with more than 2 million followers. The post attached photos of Ms. Huong's wedding, filled with emotions.
Below the post, netizens expressed admiration and blessings for the couple who found each other in their old age.
U60 bride remarries after more than 20 years of being single. Photo: Thuc Nhi
Bride Tran Thi Huong said she got married in Da Lat on April 7. Two days later, she followed her husband to live in Binh Duong province. She was very happy when many people sent her congratulatory messages after her goddaughter's post.
Before marrying Mr. Phuc, Ms. Huong had a very happy marriage. They were together for 7 years when her husband died in an accident. After the shock of separation, she chose to live alone for more than 20 years.
Even though there were people pursuing her and wanting to connect, Ms. Huong did not think about it, finding joy in choir activities and being in charge of a small choir group.
Three years ago, Ms. Huong met Mr. Phuc at her nephew’s wedding in Dong Nai province. At the party, the two had a good conversation and exchanged phone numbers.
Mrs. Huong and her husband took a photo with her husband's four daughters. Photo: Thuc Nhi
Mrs. Huong confided: "Maybe it was fate, but Mr. Phuc's personality is very similar to my ex-husband's.
I thought I would never find anyone like my ill-fated husband in my entire life. But in the end, I met someone who was no different and no worse.
Mrs. Huong did not hide this thought from her new husband. She frankly confided in Mr. Phuc: "If possible, I want to be with someone better or equal to my ex-husband, otherwise I will not be satisfied." Mr. Phuc understood her feelings and confidently promised to bring happiness to Mrs. Huong.
Mr. Phuc has four daughters and his wife passed away a long time ago. Seeing how his children love him, Mrs. Huong knows she has chosen the right person.
The two did not meet due to geographical distance but talked on the phone every day.
The bride and groom in their 60s exchanged loving glances. Photo: Thuc Nhi
At first, Mrs. Huong hid her “dating” from all her relatives and friends. She was afraid that if people knew, they would gossip and say bad things.
Meanwhile, Mr. Phuc was supported by his four daughters. His daughters loved Mrs. Huong very much and wanted their father to have someone to accompany him in his old age.
“They are the bridge that connects us and builds our relationship. They are very nice and friendly, and often call to ask about me,” Ms. Huong said.
Warm and affectionate wedding ceremony
When their love was ripe, Mr. Phuc proposed to Ms. Huong very honestly, without any formality or romance.
Mrs. Huong said: “He said that the distance between us was far, a visit would be expensive and neither of us were well off. So he wanted us to get married soon.
I think he needs a companion and I need one too. When I was young, I didn't need anyone to rely on, but when I got old, sick and alone, I felt so miserable. Thinking that, I decided to take another step forward."
Mrs. Huong and her husband had a simple, warm wedding ceremony. Photo: Thuc Nhi
However, Mr. Phuc was concerned that his family was not well off and was afraid of making Mrs. Huong suffer. In response, she affirmed that rich or poor was not important, as long as both parties were in harmony, cared for each other, and were happy, that was enough.
Due to difficult circumstances, the couple agreed to have a simple wedding ceremony. The wedding ceremony did not require trays of gifts, the two families merged into one ceremony. The couple were Catholics so the wedding was held at a church.
Before that, Ms. Huong hid her dating news, but when she decided to get married, she officially announced it to everyone.
Knowing that she had found new happiness, relatives, neighbors and friends eagerly joined hands to prepare for the wedding.
The red velvet ao dai "sponsored" by the neighbors helps Mrs. Huong become more beautiful. Photo: Thuc Nhi
Ms. Thuc Nhi shared: "For couples in their 60s like you and me, they have found each other but are shy or self-conscious, not daring to think about getting married.
Therefore, we join hands to support and foster a few small things, giving motivation for the couple to hold hands and move forward together."
At first, Mrs. Huong intended to rent a wedding dress and ao dai to wear at the wedding. However, Ms. Nhi stopped her and said: "If life gives you one more chance to shine, then you can shine, rest assured to be a beautiful bride, let me take care of the dress."
As promised, Nhi personally designed and sewed a wedding dress and a party dress for Mrs. Huong. It was a gift to wish her to always be beautiful, happy and peaceful forever.
Nhi also personally wrapped and gave Mrs. Huong a bouquet of flowers. She chose bright red with the hope that her marriage would be bright and complete.
As for the ao dai for the ancestral ceremony, Mrs. Huong was “sponsored” by her neighbor. This person knew that she did not have an ao dai for the ancestral ceremony, so she immediately brought a red velvet ao dai that she had never worn before and lent it to her.
Hearing that she was getting married, the neighbors also brought a good set of speakers to lend to her house, and told her to sing at the party for fun.
Ms. Thuc Nhi gave Ms. Huong a pure white wedding dress. Photo: Thuc Nhi
A close friend gave Mrs. Huong a pair of beautiful, soft wedding shoes that didn't hurt her feet after a long time of wearing them. And many other silent supports joined forces to help the couple in their 60s have a warm wedding ceremony.
That morning, Mrs. Huong wore an ao dai and pinned flowers, waiting for the groom in his 60s to come pick her up. She was nervous, excited and shy like any other young bride.
The couple's ancestral ceremony was simple, without any elaborate trays or gifts. The atmosphere was filled with only the laughter of the bride and groom and their relatives.
Mrs. Huong and her husband sang a duet at the wedding party. Photo: Thuc Nhi
The wedding party was held at 16 tables with familiar faces. During the party, the bride and groom stood shoulder to shoulder, cheek to cheek, singing a duet of the song “New Year’s Story” for the guests.
That was the song that Mr. Phuc sang to Mrs. Huong the first time they met. That memory was recreated once again, opening a new path for the U60 bride and groom.
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