During a 2010 visit to Vietnam I was captivated by scenes around Hoan Kiem lake as brides-to-be, and their ever patient grooms-to-be, posed for wedding album pictures weeks, or even months, in advance of the actual weding ceremony. Unlike in most Western countries in Vietnam, and some other SE Asian countries, wedding photography is done over several shoots at scenic, historic and auspicious locations. Hoan Kiem lake, an oasis of calm in a very busy city, is a favourite location.