Premium Elopement Experience:
The River Retreat
An authentic Hoi An elopement that combines Old Town charm with a private and personal celebration. This premium experience includes professional styling, pre-wedding photography in Hoi An's historic streets, and a traditional boat journey to your secluded ceremony cottage, where you'll exchange vows under a floral arch and celebrate with champagne and a gourmet charcuterie selection.
This River Retreat package is for couples who want seclusion and intimacy in an authentic Vietnamese setting and a ceremony with wedding-day touches—without the luxury resort price tag or curious onlookers.
River retreat is ideal for vow renewals, too.
The River Retreat Experience
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How it works
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If you're looking for a private, personal elopement with a taste of luxury and wedding-day feels, this is for you.
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The River Retreat package takes the stress out of ceremony location hunting and delivers a genuine Vietnamese elopement experience that feels intimate, special, and picture-perfect.
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Start your wedding day at your own pace. Start with a relaxed morning at your hotel before your professional hair and makeup artist arrives to get you glammed up.
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Your photographer will capture your pre-wedding moments at your hotel before you stroll through Hoi An's historic Old Town for photos in its iconic streets.
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Board your traditional Vietnamese boat for a 15-minute journey down the Thu Bon River to your private traditional Vietnamese cottage.
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At the riverside cottage, you'll exchange vows beneath a floral arch and celebrate with a luxury picnic and champagne. You can relax and be yourselves because the cottage is yours for two hours to enjoy the moment. Celebrate with champagne, music, and all the wedding photos you desire
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The pricing includes everything in our Let's Elope package plus these special touches, all within Hoi An.
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What's included:
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Complete ceremony creation and officiating and elopement day management
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Hair and makeup for one person
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Bouquet and buttonhole flowers
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Four hours of professional photography (pre, during, and post-wedding)
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A photoshoot walking through Hoi An's charming Old Town
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Traditional Vietnamese boat journey along the Thu Bon River
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Private ceremony at a traditional Vietnamese riverside cottage
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Beautiful floral wedding arch for your ceremony
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Luxury picnic celebration with breads, olives, cheese, dips, macarons, fruits, pastries, and French champagne
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Private transfer back to your hotel after your celebration
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Price: USD 2850​​
Elopement Reviews
If you have ever thought of eloping in Vietnam, I cannot recommend Leanne enough. She made every single part of our elopement such an easy and smooth process (even when I made 100 changes to my original plan). She was there for us when we had never-ending questions. She thoughtfully replied to all of our questions and never made us feel like our desires were unreachable. She and her team made the ceremony exactly how I dreamed it to be, from the flowers to my makeup, hair and photos.
I didn’t have to worry or stress out one bit.
LyLy & Danny - United States
River Retreat Elopement Inclusions
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A beautiful private ceremony for two people (you) in a traditional Vietnamese riverside cottage
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Complete ceremony creation and officiating on the day by me. I'm also your eyes, ears, and nose on the ground to pull it together and share all the knowledge I have after performing 400+ weddings.
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Hair and make-up for one person
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Bouquet and buttonhole flowers
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Four hours of professional photography (including pre-ceremony hotel shots, Old Town stroll, boat journey, ceremony, and celebration) - with sneak peek shots delivered to you the day after your wedding and a fully edited package delivered in sizes to suit all usual devices within 14 days
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Traditional Vietnamese boat journey along the Thu Bon River
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Two hours Riverside Cottage venue hire
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Beautiful floral wedding arch for your ceremony backdrop
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Luxury picnic celebration with breads, olives, cheese, dips, macarons, fruits, pastries, and French champagne
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Private transfer back to your accommodation in Hoi An after your celebration
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Things to note:
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This package includes a set location at our beautiful traditional Vietnamese riverside cottage, eliminating the stress of finding the perfect spot and ensuring complete privacy for your ceremony (because it's surprisingly hard to find a private place for an elopement ceremony unless you're staying at a luxury resort or small villa.)
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The riverside cottage has shelter options in case of rain, making this package ideal for couples visiting during rainy season
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The boat journey is on a traditional Vietnamese boat - simple, authentic, and decorated with lanterns.
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The hair and makeup artists, florists, and photographers I use are professionals I know and trust. The River Retreat Package has dedicated providers to ensure everything flows seamlessly.
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If you need a frock, suit, or lederhosen for the day, I'll give you the lowdown. If you want to continue your celebrations, I can give you recommendations along with the best restaurants for the post-elopement feast for all palettes and budgets.
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You won't be short on advice - from timing your day perfectly to making the most of Old Town photo opportunities.
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Because this is about making your elopement effortless and unforgettable.
The River Retreat is perfect for you if...​
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You want the intimacy of eloping with a touch more wedding magic
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You're visiting during the rainy season and need a reliable, beautiful indoor/covered location
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Privacy matters to you - no curious onlookers during your special moment
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You love the idea of incorporating Vietnamese culture into your elopement
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You want beautiful, varied photography settings that feels seamless and fun
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You appreciate those little luxuries that make a day feel special - champagne, flowers, and delicious treats
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You want an experience that tells a story, from Old Town streets to river journey to private celebration
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Ready to elope your way?
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The River Retreat isn't for you if...
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You're dreaming of a beachside ceremony (we have other options)
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You want to bring along friends and family (this package is designed for just the two of you)
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You're looking for a formal reception setting with multiple courses and service staff
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You'd prefer to customize every individual element yourself
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This premium package gives you all the ease and intimacy of eloping while elevating the experience with a stunning location, extra touches of luxury, and a truly Vietnamese journey to remember.
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Ready to create your perfect river retreat elopement?
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PS: If you want the extras, I can help by offering a suitable package :)
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Elopement Reviews
Wow! Where do we even begin? Our elopement in Vietnam was absolutely incredible. We could not have achieved this on any level, if it wasn’t for Leanne! Leanne patiently and effectively answered all our questions and created the perfect ceremony. Her presence on the day was wonderful. She made us feel calm but also brought so much fun energy with her too! We can’t thank you enough, Leanne! That day truly over exceeded both of our expectations. Thank you, Leanne!
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Steph & Craig, England