On the morning of April 10, excavators embellished with wedding ceremony calligraphy and balloons set off from the home of the 25-year-old groom in Dai Tu District of northern Thai Nguyen province in the direction of the bride, Duong Thi Lien’s residence.
The convoy took about quarter-hour to cowl the 3-kilometer distance to the bride’s home, attracting vital consideration and delighting onlookers upon reaching their vacation spot.
“I’ve seen movies of wedding ceremony convoys with plows, containers, and basket boats on social media. However I by no means imagined in the future I might discover myself within the highlight,” exclaimed Lien.
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The bride Duong Lien and groom Hong Son with the excavator fleet within the northern province of Thai Nguyen, April 10, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Hong Son |
Son and his spouse, each natives of Thai Nguyen, have been collectively for a decade. His ardour for excavators since childhood and his decade-long profession working with the autos impressed the unconventional wedding ceremony thought.
“I obtained the place I’m at this time due to my excavators, so I needed them to be a part of my most vital day,” Son mentioned. “In addition to, utilizing a automobile to choose up the bride is just too typical.”
A month earlier than the marriage, he mentioned the concept together with his bride-to-be and each households. Figuring out his good humorousness, everybody thought it was a light-hearted joke.
Because the ceremony was nearing, Son sat down once more together with his dad and mom to have a severe speak concerning the plan. They lastly supported his resolution, whereas additionally reminding him to prioritize security and chorus from disrupting site visitors.
Proudly owning solely two wheel excavators himself, he borrowed 5 extra from his pals. At some point earlier than the marriage, all seven autos, starting from 5-10 tons, had been completely washed and embellished for the event. The excavators didn’t carry any wedding ceremony presents, given the cab area was solely sufficiently big for one driver.
Son initially meant to drive an excavator by himself to choose Lien up. Nevertheless, a automobile was finally chosen for the newlyweds for sensible causes, particularly contemplating the bride’s consolation and potential climate points.
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Hong Son (in white) together with his excavator driver pals in northern Thai Nguyen province, April 10, 2024. Photograph courtesy of Son |
On the marriage day, the excavator convoy, operated by Son’s pals, adopted carefully behind the marriage automobile.
Le Si Chien, one of many operators, shared his pleasure when Son requested to borrow his car.
“Up to now, folks used bicycles and motorbikes for his or her wedding ceremony ceremonies, and subsequent up there have been automobiles. And now we’re utilizing excavators,” Chien mentioned. “It’s my first time doing one thing like this. Everybody on the workforce was so thrilled. Many company even requested to take images with the autos.”
Images and movies of the marriage convoy obtained numerous consideration from social community customers. A person named Binh Minh mentioned: “What a significant thought to incorporate a car that’s carefully associated to your skilled profession in your wedding ceremony day. I want you each numerous happiness.”
Son expressed his shock on the sudden consideration from the general public. He asserted that the aim of utilizing excavators was to not search consideration, however to create unforgettable reminiscences for his special occasion.
Hong Son’s excavators put together for the journey to his bride’s residence on April 10, 2024. Video courtesy of Son