💍 Korean Wedding Photoshoots and Pre-Wedding Rituals
💍 Cinematic Love: Understanding Korean Wedding Culture & Photoshoots
Getting married in Korea is an elaborate journey. Teacher Hoon explains the blend of ultra-modern "Studio Shots" and centuries-old traditional rituals that define a Korean wedding.
📑 Tap to view Wedding Guide
1. The Glamorous Pre-Wedding Photoshoot
Engagement photos are a serious business in Korea! Known as 스튜디오 촬영 (Studio shooting), couples spend a full day changing into multiple wedding gowns and tuxedos. These photos are later displayed on huge canvases at the wedding hall.
Hoon's Professional Insight: Many couples also opt for Hanbok (한복) shots during these sessions to honor their heritage. The photography technology in Seoul is considered world-class, attracting couples from all over Asia!
2. Respecting Tradition: Paebaek & Ham
- 🎎 함들이 (Ham): The groom's family delivers a box of gifts to the bride's house. Traditionally, it was a loud, joyous event with friends shouting in the neighborhood!
- 🎎 폐백 (Paebaek): A post-ceremony ritual where the couple bows to parents. Parents throw dates and chestnuts at the couple to wish for many children and prosperity.
🗣 Essential Wedding Vocabulary
- 🤵 신랑 (Sin-rang): Groom
- 👰 신부 (Sin-bu): Bride
- 💍 결혼 (Gyeol-hon): Marriage
- 🏛 예식장 (Ye-sik-jang): Wedding Hall
- 🥂 청첩장 (Cheong-cheop-jang): Wedding Invitation
💡 Did You Know? The Stress Factor
A recent survey showed that 68% of Korean couples found the pre-wedding photoshoot more stressful than the actual wedding! From skincare treatments to "couple rings," the preparation starts months in advance.
Want to Learn More About Korean Life?
Culture and language are two sides of the same coin! Book a 1:1 session with Hoon on italki. We'll explore Korean social customs, polite greetings, and the "unwritten rules" of life in Korea so you can connect deeply with locals.
🚀 Explore Korean Culture with Hoon
Trust Resources from LearningKR:
About Us |
Contact/Lessons
