Some love stories are too big for one city. Justin and Janet's was one of them — so they got married on the coast of Vietnam, against fairytale spires, grand European facades, a glass-roofed conservatory, and a turquoise sea that looks unreal until you see it through a lens. We packed our cameras in Chennai and flew out to film it. This is what a destination wedding in Vietnam looks like when it's shot like a film.
A wedding that travels
The thing about a destination wedding is that the place becomes a character. Justin and Janet didn't just pose in front of pretty backdrops — they lived a day inside one. A castle reflected in still water. Cobblestoned streets with red rooftops. A walk through a sunlit greenhouse. And then the coastline, shot from above, the two of them a small warm note against all that blue.
For us, the job is to disappear into it — to catch the real glances and the quiet hands while the location does the rest.
Why couples are choosing to marry abroad
- One unforgettable place instead of a familiar hall.
- A smaller, more intentional guest list — the people who'll actually travel for you.
- Scenery you can't build — a coast, a mountain, an old-world resort.
- A keepsake film that feels like a travel diary and a love story at once.
While you're here
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What we bring to a destination wedding
OOAK is a Chennai studio that travels for the work. We've shot weddings in Vietnam, Japan, and the Philippines, and the brief is always the same: come back with a film and a set of frames that feel like the day actually felt.
- A small, mobile team that blends in.
- A cinematic candid eye — real moments, never staged.
- A finished wedding film plus the stills, colour-graded to match the place.
- Planning support so the photography fits the timeline, not the other way around.
A few honest planning notes
- Lock your photographer early. Travel weddings have tighter, once-only timelines — there's no reshoot.
- Scout light, not just spots. The best frames here came from chasing golden hour, not landmarks.
- Give the couple breathing room. The strongest images came from the moments between the planned ones.
- Budget for travel in the package — it's part of the cost, and worth it.
Frequently asked questions
Do you travel internationally for weddings?
Yes. We've shot in Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines, and travel for destination weddings worldwide from Chennai.
How much does destination wedding photography cost?
It depends on the days of coverage and travel. We build the travel into the package and quote it upfront — no surprises. Talk to us for a tailored quote.
Do we get a film as well as photos?
Yes — a cinematic wedding film and the colour-graded stills.
Planning a wedding away from home? Tell us your story — we'd love to travel for it. See more of our destination work: Japan and the Philippines.
