Mum, Dad and I went really early to Gwangalli beach - first we had a nice walk along the beach - just what I had always dreamed of before my wedding :)
It was then time to go to the hair and make-up shop. Usually in Korean culture the bride and groom get ready together but we had organized for us to go first and then Hyunwoo come later once I had left. When we arrived Hyunwoo's Mum was already there getting her makeup finished and they started the beauty process on Mum first (think they thought she may need more time!!!)
We had the whole works - full make-up and little heated rollers for our hair before the back combing began! But after working some magic we three ladies were looking beautiful!
Then we went to the hotel in time to meet the rest of our gang! We went and decorated our tables and Em managed to practice her singing.
We took down the wedding cake - we had decorated all the little cakes by hand and one of my students - Hee-dok had made me the most beautiful bears for the top! Thank - you!!
Here are a few pictures from inside the bridal room before the actual wedding...
Being attacked by my bridesmaids!!
Now they look so elegant!
Me and my cousin!
Aren't they pretty?! (the flowers!)
Grandma under strict orders to smile!
Just me!
The parents...looking rather dapper!
It was time for the mothers to light the candles before the bridesmaids and groomsmen went down the aisle. Elena was our MC - yes at Korean weddings everything must be introduced. Michael was our "minister" - officially no wedding documents are signed at the wedding place so this had already been arranged.
Dad and I then had our chance to walk down the aisle - Elena had announced it and got everyone to their feet (a first for a Korean wedding!) With Dad's wonderful jabber to keep me smiling and calm I made it down the aisle - shakily I have to admit!!
Hyunwoo came and met me to take me to the altar
Up at the altar we read our vows to each other - and then said our I do's
Finally we were married!
Emma - my cousin sang to us - It was beautiful and almost made me cry as I watched and listened to her
Then the two familes had to come up together and bow to the guests as appreciation for them coming
Two pictures of the happy couple!
It was then the photography time! I have never had so many photographs taken in my life!!
It was now time for the Korean wedding ceremony - called Paebaek
During the ceremony I had to change into my Hanbok as well as the Korean jacket which must be worn over the dress! - very very hot!!
During the ceremony we must pour drinks for each member of both of our families
and then once the offering has been made the family give us advice and well wishes for our marriage.
Then we bow to each family member as a sign of respect
Hyunwoo's parents then throw chestnuts at us which we must try and catch in the scarf i have on - it is quite entertaining!! I only hope the symbolic meaning isn't how many children we will have!!!
The two fathers then introduced their family to the other family - Dad even managed to do it in Korean! I was so so proud of him!!
And the Mums had a cuddle!
Finally Hyunwoo and I had to do the couple rituals - first a love shot! Followed by the eating one date between us with no hands and then finally Hyunwoo carrying me around the table while I had to kiss him!!
It was a very fun but extremly hot affair!!
Finally, it was time to eat - we went to the buffet area to greet our guests, eat and watch our slideshow of our lives together so far.
All in all it was a fantastic wedding - we had a wonderful time and think we managed to capture both the Western and Eastern traditions but yet combine them as two families.
After the wedding we headed out to the beach (in the rain) and played baseball / rounders!!
We had a beautiful dinner overlooking Gwangalli beach - it was the perfect end to the day.
So there you have a basic run through!! - these are only a selection of the hundreds of photographs I have been given by people - I will be adding more as I find them and as soon as the professional pictures are ready I will try and share them with you all.
A big big thank you to our wonderful photographer Jerry and video man Jay! Thank you sooo much!
Please leave comments if you read this! It's nice to know who has seen them!
Lots of love to everyone
The Kims!
xxxx
2 comments:
Sounds like it was such a fun day! I can't believe you dad did all that in Korean!! lol. You must be so proud. The Korean wedding sounds like so much fun--I really wish i had been there. You are such a lucky girl! It looks like Hyunwoo's family is so nice. :) And you lookd gorgeous! I am so happy for you Ceri! Thanks for sharing your story here and for posting more photos!!! ^^ I can't wait to see the professional ones! :)
This comment is from Rachel and Greg!
These lovely pictures bring me back to your wedding on that day.It's so great, touching and fun!Specially in that part of you two were having a heart-talking to each other, I almost teared.I didn't know why.Must be too happy for you two.:)congratulations and all the best!
(from Rachel&Greg)
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