hello everyone!
One day during the Chuseok holiday, I attended a friend's wedding. It was my first Christian wedding in Korea, and as an international student, it was a truly fascinating cultural experience. Let's take a look.
hello everyone!
One day during the Chuseok holiday, I attended a friend's wedding. It was my first Christian wedding in Korea, and as an international student, it was a truly fascinating cultural experience. Let's take a look.
In Korea, when attending a wedding, it's common to prepare an envelope called a "wedding gift." The photo shows the gift I prepared. Inside, you put cash. I found out that it's common to give around 50,000 won for friends or acquaintances, and 100,000 to 300,000 won or more for close relatives or family. To give a wedding gift, you sign your name in the guestbook at the reception desk at the entrance to the wedding hall and hand over the envelope. You'll also receive a wedding program and meal tickets there.
This wedding was a Christian ceremony held in a church. A cross adorned with white cloth glowed softly on the pulpit, and white flowers adorned both sides, creating a truly beautiful atmosphere. Because it was a worship service, it was a bit different from a typical hotel wedding. The ceremony began with a pastor leading the ceremony. Korean Christian weddings tend to be more refined than extravagant.
And most of the attendees were dressed neatly. They mostly chose muted colors like beige, navy, black, and pastel tones. I looked it up and found that it's considered polite to look less conspicuous than the bride. So, it's best to avoid white! I wore black, haha.
Korean Christian weddings were truly impressive. Rather than a flashy stage, they seemed to be filled with heartfelt prayers and blessings. Have you ever been to a wedding in Korea?
Have a nice day~