I have two sisters. One of them is by blood, one of them is not. Two summers ago my American sister married and this last weekend my Korean sister married as well. After arriving at the wedding hall I first saw the welcome table for the bride (can give your gift of money, say hello, sign the guestbook). Next I saw one of the mothers dressed in hanbok in front of the traditional flower displays you will see at various events.
To the side they have the photobook, filled with pictures taken before the wedding while wearing various wedding clothing.
The student orchestra warms up. And then one of the students asks me if I am going to see my sister or not. Now I am used to the idea of the bride and groom not seeing each other before the service. Isn't it traditionally bad luck? But then I find my Nuna (big sister) sitting in a room accessible to everyone. She'll pose for pictures and then return to her very stoic pose. Okay, so I guess it isn't bad luck for non-groom people to see her before the ceremony.
Teachers want to take a picture with their fellow teacher? Not a problem. Different group of teachers go up, sure thing. Admit it, it took you a few minutes to find me there. I just...blended in. Just like Waldo~
Bummer they weren't flower girls; they were so darling. Come to think of it, I haven't seen flower girls at a Korean wedding before. Students in their uniforms want to take a picture with their teacher? No problem. But what about the groom, surely he isn't allowed in; bad luck right? Guess not. Acting cute for the camera. Now with a heart shape to show your love. Teachers' turn!
In traditional Asian photos no one smiles. Not even at a wedding. Well, to get away from those traditionally "boring" photos, we gotta spice things up a bit.
He's got such a kind smile. Song of blessing as they pull out the white cloth for the couple to walk upon.
Truly guess forget about not seeing each other before the wedding. Really like the coloring with this one.
This was a parody song of some sort. I kept hearing lines about "beautiful woman" and "great woman" but really didn't catch the rest.
Fun action shot.
What's fun glancing at this photo is that I recognize twelve people in it. But for me, the part I was looking forward to the most happens after the Western-style ceremony; there is a private ceremony only for family (and Rick!). The couple dress in extravagant clothing and go through a few rituals. After that they change to more tame traditional clothing and then go off to their honeymoon. The best part of the day: I got to see my sister and brother-in-law in hanbok ^_^v
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