Here, Tom and Michelle are wearing custom Korean Hanbok during part of their wedding celebration.
Traditionally, in Korea, the Bride lives with the Grooms family after they get married. The Paebeck ceremony takes place so the Bride and Groom can show respect the Grooms family. It takes place in front of a table containing edibles and tea. Members of the Groom’s family sits in front of the table. The Bride and Groom bow to the honorees and then share tea with them. At this time the honorees impart advice and wisdom onto the couple and will throw chestnuts (symbolizing boys) and dates (symbolizing girls) which the Bride catches in her skirt. The number of chestnuts and dates caught represents the number of children the couple will have.
Since the Bride and Groom no longer live with the Groom’s family, many couples will honor both families in this very beautiful and sacred ritual.
Here is a picture of the Bride in her western wedding attire.
Thanks to Marais Studios for these beautiful photographs
Happy planning!
Is this one of your weddings? The chocolate fountain area is really gorgeous. It also an excellent idea to include traditions from each culture represented in the union.
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