VietNamNet Bridge – The idea of taking nude wedding photos is new in Vietnam But it is anticipated to become a popular trend very soon.

In Vietnam’s neighboring country – China, taking nude wedding photos began in 2007 and by now it has become a populartrend.

Chinese youth explained that wedding is a unique event in their lives and taking nude wedding photos is to record their deep love and memorable moments. They are willing to pay a lot of money to have a nude wedding album.

But most Chinese parents think this is too much against customs.

In Vietnam, taking nude photos is said to become popular soon.

A person with nickname keynis wrote on az24.vn forum: “It is interesting! my girlfriend and I will take nude wedding photos”.

The manager of a photo shop on Le Duan road, Hanoi, told Life and Law Newspaper that taking nude wedding photos has been practised in Hanoi for nearly a year. There are two kinds of nude photos, partly and entirely nude.

He also said that prices depend on the amount of pictures, the quality of printing paper and the picture sizes but generally, couples have to pay at least VND9 million ($450) for an album.

couples are warned about problems if their pictures are dispersed.

Moreover, most of future mothers-in-law don’t like daughters-in-law who are “courageous” enough to take nude pictures.

Some photo shop managers said they are requested  to promise/sign a contract with clients to keep their nude photos secret.

Ngoc Le