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.

1️⃣ Korean Wedding - Gift Culture

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.

2️⃣ Korean Christian Wedding Ceremony

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.

3️⃣ Korean Wedding - Attire

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~