Amy & Norman

Welcome Family and Friends

We're so excited to celebrate our wedding with you! As we embark on this new chapter of our lives, we're grateful for your unending love and support.

Honeymoon

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, & THAILAND

We're thrilled to embark on our dream honeymoon to Southeast Asia! Your generous contributions will help us create unforgettable memories as we explore historic sites, savor delicious street food, and relax on the beach after an action-packed wedding weekend.

Wishlist

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• Hanoi Street Food Tour

  We'll embark on a culinary adventure through Hanoi's Old Quarter to sample a variety of dishes and be immersed in the vibrant food culture of this historic city.

• Hanoi City Tour

  An exciting tour of this centuries old city including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi train street, & Ngoc Son Temple.

• Hanoi Museums

  First we'll wander through Văn Miếu (the Temple of Literature) dedicated to Confucius and built in 1070, and then immerse ourselves in Vietnam's diverse ethnic cultures at the Museum of Ethnology.

• Water Puppet Show

  Water puppetry holds a special place in Vietnamese culture and dates back to the 11th century. This unique art form was originally performed by farmers in rice paddies during the harvest season.

• Trang An Grottoes

  We'll visit the gathering of 31 valleys and 50 cross-water caves by boat. Trang An Grottoes is home to 600 kinds of flora and 200 kinds of fauna, many in the Red Book of rare species.

• Hue City Tour

  A morning boat trip along the Perfume River to see the ancient Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by a visit to the Hue Citadel to see the feudal relics of architectural and cultural importance.

• Hat & Incense Villages

  A special day learning how Vietnamese artisans meticulously handmake traditional conical hats (Nón Lá) in Chuong Village, and then sandalwood & cinnamon incense in Quảng Phú Cầu, followed by lunch

• Ha Long Bay Cruise

  An all inclusive overnight cruise where we'll immerse ourselves amongst limestone islands & turquoise waters. We'll also take a cooking class, see several caves, and have Tai Chi exercise.

• Hue & Hoi An City Tour

  We'll see magnificent views along Hai Van Pass, then a walking tour in Hoi An to see centuries old buildings influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture.

• Hoi An Rural Villages

  An exciting day touring King Bong village (famous for wood carvings), a bike tour to see Tra Nhieu village for mat and basket weavings, and Cam Than village where we'll crab fish in sampan baskets.

• Đà Nẵng Day Trip

  A day trip to take in the sights of the Marble Mountains, Mount Thủy and Âm Phủ cave. Then we'll embark on a cable car to the Golden Bridge, La Jardin D'Amour, and Ling Ung pagoda

• An Bang Beach

  We've packed in a lot thus far, and some downtime at the beach will be much appreciated! We'll get some rest and relaxation at the Wyndham Royal in Hoi An with endless ocean views.

• Ho Chi Minh Cruise

  Norman's had enough R&R, so it's time to pack up and get back to activities. We'll fly to Ho Chi Minh to cruise along the Saigon River while enjoying a curated dinner by talented chefs.

• Cu Chi Tunnels

  If you know Norman, you know he's a war buff. The Cu Chi Tunnels played a vital part in the US Vietnam War and allowed Viet Cong to control a large rural area 30 to 40 km from former Saigon.

• Ho Chi Minh City Tour

  We'll begin with the Reunification Palace which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until 1975. Next we'll see the War Remnants museum, and finally the Central Post Office.

• Mekong Delta Tour

  A boat tour up the Ben Tre river to experience local workshops for brick and mat making, then continue amongst coconut groves to sample hand picked local fruits.

• Angkor Wat Temple Tour

  Angkor Wat is a bucket-list item for both Amy & Norm, known for its intricate carvings and towering spires. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of the Khmer Empire's rich history.

• Dinner & Aspara Dance

  We'll watch Aspara dancers in Siem Reap perform traditional Cambodian dance, comprised of elegant movements, colorful costumes, and delicate hand gestures to tell stories of ancient myths and legends

• Siem Reap Tour

  An exploration of the Siem Reap area, including Kbal Spean "River of a Thousand Lingas" a visit to Banteay Srei, and to 'The Citadel of Women" (considered the jewel of Khmer art).

• Bangkok Street Food

  We'll traverse Bangkok via Tuk Tuk to try fish balls in pink noodle soup, Dim Sum, Chinese fried donuts, seafood, crispy pork, and ice cream with sesame dumplings in sweet ginger tea.

• Floating Market

  Southwest of Bangkok, we'll visit the famous Damnoen Saduak floating market by long tailed boat, sampling local delicacies like sticky rice and hot soup, and pass by souvenir stalls.

• Maeklong Railway Market

  One of the hippest markets in the world, the Maeklong Railway market is a bustling market on an active railway where vendors must swing their stalls quickly away from the track before the train comes.

• Bangkok City Tour

  We'll visit the Grand Palace (built 1782), Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and more!

• Chiang Mai

  The largest city in northern Thailand and translated to 'New City', Chiang Mai was founded in 1296 and is located along the Ping River. We'll see Wat Phra That Doi Kham and a number of other temples.

• Elephant Sanctuary

  A full day amongst elephants in their natural home. The elephants freely roam the environment where we'll get to interact, feed, and join the elephants in a mud spa.

• Chiang Rai

  We'll continue on to Chiang Rai and see several temples including Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), and Baan Dam (Black Temple).

• Phuket

  Last, but not least, is our stay at a beachside resort on Phuket located in the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. We'll see several islands, fishing villages, kayak, and rest before our return home.

• International Airfare

  Its a loooooooong way to and from Southeast Asia

• Domestic Asia Flights

  We'll be jet-setting across three countries to get quickly from place to place.

• Add On Transportation

  We're gonna need a way to get around in each country (Norm's not a fan of hitchhiking...)

• Accomodations

• Add On Couples Massage

  Who doesn't love a good massage? His and hers massages to relieve the wedding stress, or some much needed spa services!

• Add On Romantic Dinner

  We'll share a table with a view, (and hopefully champagne!)

• Add On Champagne

  It's our honeymoon; there has to be Champagne! (or if Amy has her way Prosecco)

• Add On Souveniers

  Help us bring home some things to remember our honeymoon by.

• Add On Visa Fees

  Gotta be able to get in and out of the countries legally...

• House Fund

  Help us build toward purchasing our first home as a married couple!

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